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Property Owner Visa - 2 Years

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 days

Estimated Cost

AED AED 740

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Varies (Renewable)

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Living in United Arab Emirates

Cost of Living

20% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryAED 126,000

Quality of Life

169/200

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Overview

2-year residence permit for real estate investors holding property valued at AED 750,000+, renewable.

The Property Owner Visa - 2 Years is a residency permit for real estate investors who own property in the UAE. It is self-sponsored, requiring no employer backing or job offer. qualification requires ownership of a completed, freehold residential property valued at minimum AED 750,000, registered in the applicant's name (or joint ownership with a qualifying share).

The visa is valid for two years and fully renewable, provided the property is maintained. Applicants must hold valid health insurance and undergo medical fitness testing. Total fees are AED 740: residence permit (AED 200), Knowledge Dirham (AED 10), Innovation Dirham (AED 10), in-country processing (AED 500), and delivery (AED 20). Processing takes 2 days. Dependents may be sponsored.

This visa is ideal for international real estate investors seeking long-term residency in the UAE without employment sponsorship.

Cost Breakdown

Residence permitAED AED 200

Knowledge DirhamAED AED 10

Innovation DirhamAED AED 10

In-country processing feeAED AED 500

DeliveryAED AED 20

Validity5 years (renewable)

Processing2-4 weeks

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must own a residential or commercial property in the UAE.

Property value must be at least AED 750,000 (as per the Title Deed).

Property must be fully owned by the applicant (joint ownership allowed if the applicant's share meets the threshold).

If mortgaged, at least 50% of the property value or AED 375,000 must be paid.

Property must be in a freehold area.

Must be a completed property (not under construction).

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

10,000 EUR/yr

Investment

750,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Passport photos

Property deed

Medical test

Police clearance

Proof of funds

Health insurance

Income proof

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Self-sponsorship eliminates intermediaries and provides direct control without employer dependency
Property ownership above AED 750,000 serves as both residency anchor and investment asset
Renewable every 2 years without employment sponsorship or employer connection
Dependents can be sponsored alongside property owner for family-based residency
No job offer required—ideal for investors, business owners, and career flexibility
Clear pathway to upgrade to Golden Visa or other residency categories post-acquisition

Worth Knowing

Property must be completed and freehold; under-construction properties and leasehold non-qualifying
If mortgaged, minimum 50% equity (AED 375,000) must be paid despite AED 750,000 minimum
Processing timeline not standardized—check local GDRFA office for expected approval windows
Requires minimum AED 750,000 property investment—inaccessible for most non-affluent applicants
Property must be owned outright or 50%+ paid; heavily mortgaged properties disqualify

Application Process

Purchase property: Acquire property valued at minimum AED 750,000

Register property: Complete property registration

Prepare documents: Gather property deed and financial documentation

Submit application: Apply for property owner residence visa

Verify property ownership: Provide property registration documents

Medical examination: Undergo health screening

Process application: GDRFA processes property visa

Receive residence visa: Get 2-year property owner residence visa

Application Forms

Property Owner Visa Application

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Fee Breakdown

Residence permit: 200 AED; Knowledge Dirham: 10 AED; Innovation Dirham: 10 AED; In-country processin…

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Fees

AED 740 total (Residence permit: AED 200, Knowledge Dirham: AED 10, Innovation Dirham: AED 10, In-co…

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Included Nationalities

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Official Info

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Min Income

10000

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Min Income Currency

AED

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Processing Estimates

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Official Information

Living in United Arab Emirates

Cost of Living

20% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryAED 126,000

Quality of Life

169/200

Full Country Guide

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Overview

2-year residence permit for real estate investors holding property valued at AED 750,000+, renewable.

This visa is ideal for international real estate investors seeking long-term residency in the UAE without employment sponsorship.

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must own a residential or commercial property in the UAE.

Property value must be at least AED 750,000 (as per the Title Deed).

Property must be fully owned by the applicant (joint ownership allowed if the applicant's share meets the threshold).

If mortgaged, at least 50% of the property value or AED 375,000 must be paid.

Property must be in a freehold area.

Must be a completed property (not under construction).

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

10,000 EUR/yr

Investment

750,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Passport photos

Property deed

Medical test

Police clearance

Proof of funds

Health insurance

Income proof

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Self-sponsorship eliminates intermediaries and provides direct control without employer dependency
Property ownership above AED 750,000 serves as both residency anchor and investment asset
Renewable every 2 years without employment sponsorship or employer connection
Dependents can be sponsored alongside property owner for family-based residency
No job offer required—ideal for investors, business owners, and career flexibility
Clear pathway to upgrade to Golden Visa or other residency categories post-acquisition

Worth Knowing

Property must be completed and freehold; under-construction properties and leasehold non-qualifying
If mortgaged, minimum 50% equity (AED 375,000) must be paid despite AED 750,000 minimum
Processing timeline not standardized—check local GDRFA office for expected approval windows
Requires minimum AED 750,000 property investment—inaccessible for most non-affluent applicants
Property must be owned outright or 50%+ paid; heavily mortgaged properties disqualify