FREE TOOL · UAE 2026
Answer a few quick questions to instantly find out which UAE Golden Visa route you qualify for in 2026. Free assessment by Astraterra's licensed advisors.
Do you own or plan to buy UAE property worth AED 2M+?
Are you a doctor, engineer, scientist, or specialist professional?
Do you have a UAE company with capital of AED 500K+?
Are you a student with 95%+ GPA from a UAE university?
AED 2M+ property · 10-year visa
Purchase completed or off-plan property valued at AED 2M or more. Covers investor + family.
Doctors, Engineers, Artists · 10-year visa
Specialists in science, technology, education, culture, or arts can apply via the Talent Visa route.
AED 500K+ company capital · 10-year visa
UAE company owners with paid-up capital of AED 500,000 or investors with qualifying portfolios.
95%+ GPA, UAE university · 5-year visa (renewable)
Outstanding graduates from UAE universities with top academic records can secure long-term residency.
Buy a completed property or off-plan unit with Oqood value of AED 2M or more. Mortgaged properties qualify if paid-up equity exceeds AED 2M.
Register the property at the Dubai Land Department. You receive a Title Deed (ready property) or Oqood (off-plan). This is your primary proof of ownership.
Valid passport, UAE entry stamp or existing visa, passport-size photos, Title Deed or Oqood, and a property valuation certificate from a DLD-approved valuator.
Apply through the ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) or GDRFA Dubai. Processing time: typically 2–5 working days.
Complete the mandatory medical fitness test and biometrics. Emirates ID will be issued — serving as your official UAE residency document.
You must purchase property worth a minimum of AED 2,000,000 (approximately USD 545,000) to qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa through real estate investment. The property must be completed (not off-plan unless 50% paid) or registered via Oqood at AED 2M+.
The UAE Golden Visa is valid for 10 years and is renewable. It covers the primary applicant plus spouse, children, and domestic staff.
Yes, but the property must have a minimum paid-up value of AED 2,000,000 after deducting the outstanding mortgage. If the property is worth AED 3M and the outstanding mortgage is AED 800K, your equity of AED 2.2M qualifies.
All nationalities are eligible to apply for the UAE Golden Visa, including GCC nationals, Indians, British, Americans, Europeans, and all other nationalities. There are no nationality restrictions.
The process typically takes 3–6 weeks from application submission, including property valuation, DLD registration confirmation, and ICA approval. Astraterra handles the full process end-to-end.
Yes. An off-plan property qualifies for the Golden Visa based on its Oqood registration value, provided it's AED 2M or more. You don't need to wait for handover.
Yes. The Golden Visa allows you to sponsor your spouse, children (up to age 25 for sons, no age limit for daughters), and domestic workers under your visa.
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WhatsApp Our Golden Visa TeamThe UAE Golden Visa requires a minimum real estate investment of AED 2,000,000 (approximately USD 545,000) for the property route. The visa is valid for 10 years and is renewable. It covers the main applicant, spouse, children (no age limit), and parents. Both ready and off-plan properties are eligible. Mortgaged properties qualify if the paid-up equity is AED 2M or more. Additional routes include talented professionals (doctors, engineers, artists), investors (AED 500K+ company capital), and students with outstanding academic records. Government fees range from AED 3,000 to AED 5,000. Processing time is typically 3–6 weeks.
Source: ICP, GDRFA Dubai, Astraterra Properties advisory 2026 · Full Golden Visa guide →