Dubai drops minimum property value requirement for 2-year visa

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Dubai drops minimum property value requirement for 2-year visa: DLD

Editorial Team

April 30, 2026

Dubai drops minimum property value requirement for 2-year visa — Dubai city, UAE, 2026. Photo: Screengrab video/Seaside Beats channel YT/via DubaiDiplomacy.com

Any Dubai property now qualifies its sole owner for a two-year residency visa

DUBAI,— Dubai has eased the rules for its two-year property-linked residency visa, removing the minimum property value threshold for sole owners in a move that significantly broadens access for individual real estate investors.

The updates were posted on the Cube Center, an entity linked to the Dubai Land Department that handles services for real estate investors. No formal government announcement has been made.

Under the revised rules, a person who is the sole owner of a property in Dubai may now apply for the two-year residency visa without needing to meet any minimum property value.

The previous requirement set the threshold at 750,000 AED dirhams ($204,220).

For properties with joint ownership, the rules remain stricter. Each co-owner must hold a minimum share valued at 400,000 AED to qualify for the visa.

Officials said the changes are part of Dubai’s broader effort to increase regulatory flexibility, widen its investor base, and strengthen the emirate’s position in global real estate markets.

What applicants need

To apply for the two-year property investor visa, applicants must provide a title deed for a property located in Dubai. Properties registered in other Emirates or in the Dubai International Financial Centre are not accepted.

If the property carries a mortgage, applicants must submit a No Objection Certificate from their bank. If the property is financed by a developer, a payment statement from that developer is required instead.

Additional required documents include a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity, a copy of the applicant’s Emirates ID if applicable, a digital photo meeting the specifications set by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, and valid health insurance from any insurer operating in the UAE.

Applicants must also submit a certificate of good conduct issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Dubai Land Department.

Residents may request the certificate through the Dubai Police mobile application. Non-residents are directed to visit the Dubai Police station at Port Rashid.

Nationals of Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan must additionally provide a national identity card.

Authorities noted that the applicant’s name must match exactly across all submitted documents and the passport. Health insurance is mandatory under General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs regulations.

Applicants may choose between basic insurance through the Dubai Health Authority or a comprehensive private plan.

The application process

The visa process involves several stages, including initial submission and approval, followed by medical testing, Emirates ID issuance, and final residency stamping.

The visa allows holders to live in Dubai and access its investment and business environment.

Costs

According to the Cube Center, a new two-year property investor visa costs 10,545 AED. Renewal for another two-year term costs 8,215 AED. Cancellation of the visa carries a fee of 1,239 AED.

Key points for investors

The UAE does not impose personal income taxes, and the country is known for its business-friendly legal framework. The two-year visa is described by the Dubai Land Department as one of the most accessible routes to UAE residency for property owners.

With the removal of the minimum property value condition for sole owners, the visa now extends eligibility to a wider range of investors, including those who own lower-value properties.

The Cube Center noted that assistance is available for applicants who need support completing their medical insurance registration for themselves and their families.

(With files from Cube Center, the Dubai Land Department)