Your path to UAE Golden Visa
Secure your 10-year residency through strategic property investment in Dubai. Full family coverage, no national sponsor required.
What is the UAE Golden Visa?
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency programme introduced in 2019 that allows foreign nationals to live, work, and study in the Emirates — without a national sponsor.
It grants 10-year renewable residency to investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals, offering unmatched stability in one of the world's most dynamic economies. For property investors, the threshold is straightforward: AED 2 million in qualifying real estate.
What makes the programme exceptional is the combination — a tax-neutral residency paired with an income-producing asset that can compound across the holding period. A single decision secures both a generational platform for your family and a position in Dubai's real estate market.
The Golden Visa has transformed Dubai into a global hub for investors seeking long-term stability, tax efficiency, and access to one of the world's most connected business environments.
Golden Visa advantages.
Six structural benefits that together turn a single property purchase into long-term residency, financial flexibility, and family security.
10-year residency
Renewable 10-year residency in the UAE for you and your family — stability across a full investment cycle.
No sponsor required
A self-sponsored visa removes dependency on employers — work, study, or reside long-term in the UAE on your own terms.
Sponsor your family
Sponsor your spouse, sons under 30, unmarried daughters, and parents — all for the same 10-year period under your application.
No stay limit
No restriction on time spent outside the UAE — extended international travel does not affect your visa's active status.
Bank & business access
Open UAE bank accounts and operate businesses with 100% mainland ownership — no local partner or sponsor required.
Zero personal tax
0% income tax, 0% capital gains, 0% property tax — and full repatriation of profits to your home country.
Who can apply?
Four qualification tiers cover the spectrum — from real estate investors to entrepreneurs, specialised talent, and outstanding students.
Real Estate Investor
Acquire qualifying property worth AED 2 million or more in a designated freehold area to qualify for the 10-year residency.
Entrepreneur
Founders of approved start-ups and business owners with qualifying projects can apply for the Golden Visa.
Specialised Talent
Scientists, doctors, artists, and exceptional professionals with documented credentials qualify under the talent tier.
Outstanding Students
High-performing students and graduates from accredited universities and institutions can qualify for residency.
Eligible from AED 480K.
You qualify for the Golden Visa once 20% of the property value plus the 4% DLD fee has been paid — that's roughly AED 480,000 (USD 135,000) on a qualifying AED 2M property, not the full purchase price.
AED 2M title value
Property must hold a minimum value of AED 2 million as shown on the Title Deed.
Dubai only
The qualifying property must be located within Dubai. Other emirates do not qualify under DLD authority.
Ready or off-plan
Both ready and off-plan properties qualify. Off-plan / Oqood holdings require additional DLD approvals.
Single or combined
The threshold can be met through one property or combined across multiple holdings under your name.
From documents to visa stamp.
Once your property qualifies, the Golden Visa process is processed through the Dubai Land Department in 6–8 working days, excluding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Five clear stages, coordinated end-to-end.
Documents
Compile your title deed, passport, photographs, and supporting documentation. We handle attestations and translations where required.
DLD Approval
The applicant visits the Dubai Land Department personally for verification and initial approval — a mandatory step with no VIP option.
Medical Check
Medical fitness test at Al Baraha Medical Center (DLD-affiliated VVIP medical). Coordinated and scheduled on your behalf.
Emirates ID
Biometrics and Emirates ID registration. The card is your official UAE identity document and grants access to banking and government services.
Visa Stamping
Your 10-year Golden Visa is stamped into your passport. Briza completes handover with banking introductions and post-issuance support.
What you'll need.
A consolidated checklist of the documentation required to submit your Golden Visa application. We assist with sourcing, certification, and attestation where applicable.
- ✓ Passport with minimum 6 months validity
- ✓ Emirates ID (if you already hold one)
- ✓ Digital photograph (ICP specifications)
- ✓ National ID — Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan
- ✓ Property Title Deed (or Oqood for off-plan)
- ✓ Escrow receipt or developer receipt (installments)
- ✓ Bank NOC + statement (mortgaged property)
- ✓ MOFA-attested marriage certificate (joint ownership)
The Golden Visa is more than residency — it's a gateway to a new life of opportunity, security, and growth in one of the world's most dynamic cities.
All-inclusive at AED 12,500.
Under Dubai Land Department authority. A single transparent fee covers every government step of the Golden Visa process — medical, Emirates ID, visa charges, DLD fees, and administrative coordination.
- Medical Check
- Emirates ID
- New Visa Charges
- DLD Fees
- Administrative Fees
- VVIP medical coordination
Per dependent — spouse, children, and parents sponsored under your application.
Mandatory but billed separately. Premium varies by provider, age, and coverage tier.
DLD-affiliated medical centre. Priority scheduling and processing for Golden Visa applicants.
How Briza helps you.
A concierge model across every phase — from property shortlist to post-visa renewal — coordinated through a single point of contact.
Property selection
Expert guidance to identify Golden Visa-qualifying properties that match your investment goals and lifestyle preferences.
Legal support
End-to-end legal assistance — from property purchase to visa application — ensuring full regulatory compliance at every stage.
Document preparation
Complete document handling, certification, and verification — submitted correctly the first time, without back-and-forth.
Application management
We manage the entire visa application process — from submission through approval and final passport stamping.
Family sponsorship
Coordinated sponsorship for spouse, children, and domestic staff under your primary Golden Visa application.
Post-visa services
Ongoing support for renewals, Emirates ID updates, banking introductions, and any residency-related matters after approval.
Frequently asked questions.
Direct answers to the questions investors most often ask before applying for the Golden Visa.
No. You become eligible for the Golden Visa once 20% of the property value plus the 4% DLD transfer fee has been paid — approximately AED 480,000 (USD 135,000) on a qualifying AED 2 million property. The remainder can be on a developer payment plan or mortgage.
You can sponsor your spouse, sons under the age of 30, unmarried daughters (no age limit), and your parents — all for the full 10-year period. You can also sponsor up to two domestic helpers and one driver for renewable 2-year terms. Dependent visa fees are AED 100 per dependent.
Yes. Off-plan / Oqood properties qualify, provided the title value is AED 2 million or more. Off-plan applications require additional approvals from the Dubai Land Department, and you'll need the escrow or developer receipt as proof of payment.
Yes. Joint ownership between husband and wife is permitted, provided you submit a marriage certificate that has been attested and translated into Arabic by MOFA. If ownership shares are unequal, the higher-shareholding spouse becomes the primary applicant and sponsors the other spouse separately. Joint ownership with non-spouse partners is also acceptable, provided your individual share is at least AED 2 million.
There is no limit on how long you can stay outside the UAE — unlike standard residency visas, your Golden Visa remains active regardless of time abroad. However, during the application process itself you must remain inside the UAE until visa stamping is complete.
The DLD processing timeline is 6 to 8 working days (excluding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), covering all five stages: Documents → DLD Approval → Medical Check → Emirates ID → Visa Stamping. There is no VIP fast-track option available under the DLD authority — every applicant follows the same process.
Yes. The Golden Visa is issued for 10 years and is renewable, provided you continue to meet the qualifying criteria — for example, maintaining property ownership at AED 2M+ valuation. Renewal is processed via the ICP or GDRFA portals.
You can sell your property, but doing so may affect renewal eligibility. If you no longer hold qualifying property worth AED 2M+, the visa may not be renewable at end of term. Reinvestment would be required to maintain eligibility.
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