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The UAE Golden Visa for Property Investors
Full eligibility criteria, required documents, processing times and how to sponsor your spouse, children and parents.
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## Eligibility
Buy property worth AED 2,000,000+ (single unit or combined units, off-plan or ready) and you qualify for a 10-year renewable visa. Mortgaged properties are allowed provided the principal exceeds AED 2 m.
## Family Sponsorship
The visa covers spouse, all unmarried children and dependent parents. Domestic workers are sponsored separately under a labour visa.
## Application Process
Submit through the Dubai REST app or via the GDRFA channels. Average processing time: 2–6 weeks. The visa is renewable indefinitely as long as you continue to own the qualifying property.
## Renewal & Loss
If you sell the qualifying property, you must replace it with another AED 2 m+ property within a 6-month grace period to keep the visa active.
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