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Golden Visa by Investment

Your next property could also become your long-term base abroad. Explore 740 homes across the UAE, each priced at or above the AED 2M minimum for the 10-year Golden Residency, which can be granted when all its conditions are met.

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The essentials

Golden visa for foreign buyers: Everything to know

A golden visa turns a qualifying investment into long-term residency. For the UAE, where every eligible INTRIC listing sits today, it comes down to six facts.

  • AED 2MMinimum property value

    One or more fully owned properties with a total value of at least AED 2M, or about US$545,000.

    Why it matters: In Dubai, Dubai Land Department certifies the value, so it can confirm whether a specific home, or a set of homes, reaches the minimum.

  • 10 yearsRenewable residency

    Property investors who meet the conditions can be granted Golden Residency for 10 years. It can be extended when the same conditions are met.

    Why it matters: Renewal depends on meeting the same conditions again. ICP can confirm what a renewal needs at the time.

  • Self-sponsoredYour own residency

    You sponsor yourself, so your residency stays in your own hands.

    Why it matters: Your residency does not depend on an employer. ICP can confirm the documents an application needs.

  • FamilySpouse, children, and parents

    Your closest family can be sponsored on your Golden Residency.

    Why it matters: Each family member needs valid health insurance. Dubai Land Department can confirm the documents needed for each person.

  • Off-planNew launches can count

    Off-plan units qualify when bought from an approved local real estate company.

    Why it matters: The seller must be an approved local real estate company. Dubai Land Department can confirm a seller's status and the proof of ownership it accepts.

  • Health coverInsurance throughout

    You and your family keep comprehensive, valid health insurance while the residency runs.

    Why it matters: Cover has to stay valid for the whole residency, not only when you apply. An insurer can confirm whether a policy meets UAE requirements.

Sources: UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and Dubai Land Department.

Compare your options

Golden visa countries: Where to invest

The UAE and Greece both offer a golden visa through property. Compare their requirements below, and follow the links to read each government's official rules.

UAEGolden ResidencyAED 2M in totalThe property must be fully owned and registered in your name. Off-plan units must be bought from an approved local real estate company. You and your family need valid health insurance throughout.
Official sourceSee 740 properties
GreeceGolden Visa€400,000 to €800,000, depending on the regionThe investment must be in one property of at least 120 sqm. Short-term letting is prohibited.
Official sourceRead the Greece guide

This table is general information rather than legal or immigration advice.

For the full list of countries offering a golden visa, see our FAQs.

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Frequently asked questions

Golden visa by investment: Your questions answered

Clear answers to help you plan your purchase.

What is a golden visa by investment?

It is long-term residency granted to investors who meet a country's qualifying investment, such as a property purchase. It gives you the right to live in that country, and it is separate from citizenship.

Which countries offer a golden visa?

These are the programmes we have checked against official government sources:

  • Through property: the UAE, Greece, Bahrain, and Oman.
  • Through other investments: Portugal and Indonesia.

Portugal, Spain, and Latvia have closed their property routes, so homes there no longer qualify for this type of residency.

What is the minimum property investment for a UAE golden visa?

AED 2M, or about US$545,000, in total property value. One property or several can count, provided they are fully owned and registered in your name.

How long does UAE Golden Residency last?

Golden Residency can be granted for 10 years to property investors who meet the conditions, and it can be extended when the same conditions are met.

What are the conditions for a 10-year UAE golden visa through property?

Golden Residency can be granted for 10 years when these conditions are met:

  • Value: One or more UAE properties must total at least AED 2M. In Dubai, the value must be certified by Dubai Land Department.
  • Ownership: The property must be fully owned and registered in your name. In Dubai, a share of a jointly owned property must itself be worth at least AED 2M.
  • Off-plan: Units must be bought from an approved local real estate company.
  • Financing: A loan must come from an approved local bank. In Dubai, the bank provides a no-objection letter, and Dubai Land Department can confirm how much must be paid.
  • Keeping the property: In Dubai, a lien is placed on the property, and it may not be disposed of during the 10-year residency period.
  • Health insurance: You and your family need comprehensive, valid cover throughout the residency.
  • Applying in Dubai: You must be inside the UAE when you apply through Dubai Land Department.

A bank deposit of at least AED 2M is a separate route for public investments, so it isn't needed for a property application. ICP and, in Dubai, Dubai Land Department can confirm what applies to you.

Can my family be included in my UAE golden visa?

Yes. Your spouse, children, and parents can be sponsored on a UAE Golden Residency, and everyone needs valid health insurance.

Does off-plan property count towards a UAE golden visa?

Yes. Off-plan units count when their total value is at least AED 2M and you buy from an approved local real estate company.

What are the golden visa rules for property in Greece?

The minimum depends on the location and type of property:

  • €800,000 in Attica, the Thessaloniki regional unit, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands above 3,100 residents.
  • €400,000 in other areas.
  • €250,000 for qualifying conversions to residential use and listed buildings being restored.

The investment must be in one property. At the €800,000 and €400,000 levels, it must be at least 120 sqm. Short-term letting is prohibited.

Does buying a listed property guarantee a golden visa?

A golden visa is granted by the UAE authorities once all the conditions are met. A price of at least AED 2M covers the minimum price, and your application also needs full ownership of the property in your name, valid UAE health insurance, and supporting documents such as your passport and proof of ownership. Any home you buy off-plan must also come from an approved local real estate company. The relevant UAE authority then decides your application and issues the residence permit.

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