A Dubai/UAE Investor Visa grants residency to individuals who invest in real estate, business/funds, or a company setup. Depending on the route, validity ranges from 2–10 years with renewal options, plus benefits like family sponsorship, banking, Emirates ID, and the ability to live and operate a business in the UAE.
Best for long-term residency and flexibility. Common investor pathways include:
Real estate investor: buy property worth AED 2,000,000+ at purchase time (mortgage allowed if minimum paid is met).
Public investments / business capital: qualifying AED 2,000,000 investment via approved fund or company capital; alternative tax-based eligibility can apply in some cases.
Highlights: 10-year renewable residence, sponsor spouse/children (and often parents), own and operate businesses, multiple entries, and travel flexibility.
For buyers of qualifying freehold properties (typical minimum AED 750,000; higher if spouses co-own). Suitable when you want residency tied directly to property ownership.
Obtain residency as a shareholder/partner in a UAE company (free zone or mainland). You’ll hold a trade licence, establishment card, and partner/investor visa under the business.
Exact fees vary by emirate, urgency (standard vs VIP), and whether you use a service provider.
Government/Admin Components (per applicant):
Entry permit & status change: ~AED 500–1,200
Medical fitness (adult): ~AED 300–800 (VIP available)
Emirates ID (1–3 years): ~AED 370–1,000
Visa stamping / residence issuance: ~AED 500–1,200
Typing/service charges (if any): AED 300–1,000+
Typical totals (excl. investment & insurance):
Company/Free-zone investor visa: ~AED 3,700–15,000+ (package-dependent)
Golden Visa (investor) govt/admin: ~AED 9,700–15,500+
Property investor (2-year) govt/admin: usually falls within the component ranges above; budget ~AED 3,000–5,000+ per adult excluding property purchase and medical insurance.
Add medical insurance per emirate requirements. For property routes, factor title deed, registration fees, and any mortgage/down payment rules.
Common Sponsor/Investor Basics
Passport with 6+ months validity, recent photos
Clean background & medical fitness
UAE mobile/email, local address
Medical insurance (as required)
Golden Visa (Investor)
Evidence of AED 2M investment (property title deed, fund letter, or company docs), or meeting tax-based eligibility
Proof of funds/source of income (as requested)
Family documents for dependents (marriage/birth certificates, attested + translations where needed)
Property Investor (2-Year)
Title deed/e-Title in your name (meeting minimum value)
If mortgaged: bank letter showing required paid amount
Health insurance; police clearance may be requested depending on case
Company/Free-Zone Investor
Trade licence, Memorandum/Articles, Establishment Card
Immigration file, partner list/share certificate
Bank IBAN and other standard KYC as requested
Confirm eligibility (property value or fund/business criteria).
Pre-clear documents (IDs, titles, attested certificates, insurance).
Submit application via the authorised portal/service desk.
Medical & biometrics for Emirates ID.
Receive 10-year residence (e-visa/visa stamping).
Add dependents (spouse, children; parents often possible).
Buy qualifying property and obtain title deed.
Apply for entry permit (inside/outside UAE).
Do status change, medical, Emirates ID biometrics.
Visa issuance and Emirates ID.
Renew tied to property ownership/criteria.
Incorporate company (choose free zone/mainland & activity).
Get licence + establishment card; open immigration file.
Apply partner/investor visa (entry permit → status change).
Medical, biometrics, visa stamping.
Renew with valid licence and establishment card.
With complete documents, most investor visas issue in ~5–15 working days after medical/biometrics (company and property routes). Golden Visa timelines vary by case; once eligibility is confirmed and documents are in order, issuance is typically smooth.
Live, work, and do business in the UAE
Sponsor family (spouse, children; parents commonly possible on Golden Visa)
Tax advantages (no personal income tax in the UAE)
Multiple entry and long validity (especially the 10-year Golden Visa)
Access to banking, leasing, schooling, healthcare
| Goal | Best Route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term residency, maximum flexibility | Golden Visa (10-year) | Long validity, broader family sponsorship, fewer renewals |
| Tie residency to real estate asset | Property Investor (2-year) | Lower entry vs Golden; asset-backed |
| Run a business / invoice clients | Company/Free-zone Investor (2–3 years) | Trade licence + visa under your company |
What is the minimum investment for an Investor Visa in Dubai?
Golden Visa investor routes commonly require AED 2M. For a 2-year property investor visa, typical minimum is AED 750k (higher if spouses co-own).
Is the Golden Visa always 10 years?
Yes, investor Golden Visas are typically 10-year renewable (some categories elsewhere are 5 years).
Can I mortgage the property for the Golden Visa?
Yes—if the required paid amount is met and you can evidence it per the authority’s rules.
How much does a Dubai Investor Visa cost?
Government/admin fees generally fall within the ranges above. Your biggest cost is the investment itself (property or capital).
Can I sponsor my family?
Yes—spouse and children; Golden Visa categories also commonly allow parents.
Can I be outside the UAE and keep my Golden Visa active?
Yes; long absences don’t automatically nullify Golden Residence, but keep documents/insurance valid.
We manage end-to-end: property/company setup, eligibility check, medicals, Emirates ID, and stamping—with transparent pricing.
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