The 2-year property investor visa Dubai offers through the Dubai Land Department (DLD), called Taskeen, is open to any sole owner of a Dubai property, whatever it is worth; a co-owner qualifies when their share is worth at least AED 400,000. DLD lists the fee at AED 10,212.50 for the investor, and property bought for AED 2 million or more opens the 10-year golden visa instead, listed at AED 9,884.75. Owners aged 55 or over with property worth AED 1 million or more can apply for a 5-year retiree visa. All three are applied for in person through DLD, and every fee below is as DLD listed it on 5 November 2026.
- Family: all three let you sponsor a spouse, children and parents, for different lengths of time and a fee per person.
- Check first: DLD's Taskeen page doesn't say whether off-plan or mortgaged homes qualify, so ask DLD on 800 4488 before you buy for the visa.
What is the Taskeen property investor visa?
Taskeen is DLD's Investor Residence Application: a residence visa linked to property you own in Dubai, valid for two years, with the option to sponsor your spouse and children. You apply in person at a DLD service centre, which arranges the medical test and the residence permit with the federal and Dubai authorities, and the permit is sent to you by email.
DLD's partners for the service are the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), insurers and Dubai Police. Resident and visiting foreign investors can both apply, and the owner is the sponsor rather than an employer. The title deed must be in your name: our guide to the Trakheesi permit check shows how to confirm an advertised home before you commit.
Which property investor visa Dubai offers suits your purchase?
It depends on what you pay, how you own it and your age. Any sole owner can apply for the 2-year Taskeen visa; a purchase of AED 2 million or more opens the 10-year golden visa; and owners aged 55 or over with AED 1 million in property can apply for the 5-year retiree visa. The table sets out DLD's conditions.
| Visa | Property condition | Validity | DLD-listed fee (investor) | Family | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investor Residence (Taskeen) | Sole owner: any value. Co-owner: share worth AED 400,000 or more | 2 years | AED 10,212.50 | Spouse and children for 2 years; a son over 18 and parents for 1 year | Al Manara Center (Cube – Taskeen) or three DLD-listed trustee centres |
| Golden visa, real estate investor | Purchase value of AED 2 million or more, in your name, in one or more properties; mortgaged with a bank letter | 10 years, renewable | AED 9,884.75 | Spouse, children and parents for 10 years | Al Manara Center (Cube), the Golden Cube at Dubai World Trade Centre or the trustee centres |
| Golden visa, retired | Aged 55 or over; property worth AED 1 million or more (purchase or market value), with AED 1 million paid | 5 years, renewable | AED 6,984.75 | Spouse, children and parents for 5 years | As for the golden visa |
The golden visa follows ICP's federal criteria, which count one or more properties worth a total of AED 2 million or more, including homes financed by a loan from an approved local bank and off-plan units bought from an approved developer. DLD's Dubai service counts the purchase value at the time of purchase, so a home bought for less than AED 2 million doesn't qualify just because it would sell for more today.
Is there a minimum property value for the 2-year visa?
Not for a sole owner. DLD's Taskeen terms let a property owner apply regardless of the property value, and a co-owner can apply when their share is worth at least AED 400,000. The AED 750,000 minimum you will still see in older guides, and in DLD's own FAQ, was the earlier rule.
Khaleej Times reported the change on 29 April 2026, noting that DLD's Cube Centre published it without a formal announcement. Where DLD's FAQ page still describes a three-year residency from AED 750,000, follow the service pages, which hold the current rules.
For co-owners, work out each share. On an AED 900,000 apartment owned 50/50, each share is worth AED 450,000, above the line; at AED 700,000, each share is AED 350,000, below it. DLD's page doesn't say whether it values a share at the purchase price or at today's value, so ask before you rely on a figure close to AED 400,000.
How much does the property investor visa cost in Dubai?
DLD lists AED 10,212.50 for the investor's 2-year Taskeen visa, between AED 6,482.25 and AED 8,882.25 for each family member, and AED 318.75 to open a sponsorship file. The 10-year golden visa is listed at AED 9,884.75 for the investor and AED 5,774.50 for each family member, plus AED 100 for each sponsored person.
| Applicant | Taskeen visa (2 years) | Golden visa (10 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Investor | AED 10,212.50 | AED 9,884.75 |
| Wife or husband | AED 7,382.25 | AED 5,774.50 |
| Child under 18 | AED 6,482.25 | AED 5,774.50 |
| Daughter over 18 | AED 7,182.25 | AED 5,774.50 |
| Son over 18 | AED 7,182.25 (1 year only) | AED 5,774.50 |
| Each parent | AED 8,882.25 (1 year) | AED 5,774.50 |
| Sponsorship file opening | AED 318.75 | AED 318.75 |
| Added for each sponsored person | Not listed | AED 100 |
DLD breaks the golden visa total down as AED 700 for the medical test, AED 1,153 for a 10-year Emirates ID, AED 2,856.75 for the residency, AED 4,020 in DLD fees and AED 1,155 in administrative fees. It doesn't itemise the Taskeen total.
A worked example for a couple with two children under 18: DLD's listed fees come to AED 30,878.00 for two years of Taskeen visas (AED 10,212.50 + AED 7,382.25 + 2 × AED 6,482.25 + AED 318.75), and AED 27,827.00 for ten years of golden visas (AED 9,884.75 + 3 × AED 5,774.50 + AED 318.75 + 3 × AED 100). Neither total includes the good conduct certificate, document attestation or health insurance, which ICP requires for golden visa holders and their families.
These are DLD's listed fees They are the figures on DLD's service pages on 5 November 2026 and can change. They come on top of buying: DLD's sale registration page shows 2% of the price for each side, split as agreed, plus title deed and trustee fees. Our guide to Dubai property fees covers the rest.
What documents do you need for the property investor visa?
For the 2-year visa, DLD asks for your passport, an electronic copy of the title deed, a personal photo, your Emirates ID and current residence visa or entry permit if you have them, and a good conduct certificate issued in Dubai and addressed to DLD. You must attend in person, without companions or representatives; extra documents can go into DLD's Document Vault beforehand.
- Spouse and children: an attested marriage certificate and the children's attested birth certificates, the sponsor's Emirates ID and passport, photos and an IBAN; a notarised no-objection letter from the father if the mother sponsors; for daughters over 18, a social status certificate from Dubai Courts.
- Parents (1 year): an attested dependency certificate from the consulate, your last three months of bank statements, an attested birth certificate, a photo and an IBAN.
- Golden visa: passport, title deed, photo, and Emirates ID and residence permit if you have them (DLD's list has no good conduct certificate), the bank's no-objection letter for a mortgaged home, and health insurance for family members.
How do you apply for the Taskeen visa, and how long does it take?
In person, at Al Manara Center (Cube – Taskeen) or one of the registration trustee centres DLD lists: you submit your documents, pay and take the medical test at the centre. DLD gives 7 to 10 business days, and the residence permit is sent by email. The golden visas follow the same steps and timing.
- Own the property in your name. DLD issues the electronic title deed the application asks for when the sale is registered.
- Get a good conduct certificate from Dubai Police, addressed to DLD.
- Go to a centre in person. Al Manara Center (Cube – Taskeen) opens Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to 11:30 am; DLD also lists three registration trustees (EGSH, Alyalayis and Gulf Vision), each with longer hours.
- Submit, pay and take the medical test. DLD accepts bank transfer, card or cash.
- Receive the residence permit by email, within 7 to 10 business days.
Can you get a property visa on a mortgaged or off-plan home?
For the golden visa, a mortgaged home can qualify: DLD accepts it with a bank no-objection letter showing the amount paid and the balance, and ICP's federal rules also count off-plan units from approved developers. DLD's Taskeen page says nothing about mortgaged or off-plan property, so confirm with DLD before you buy for the 2-year visa.
Read DLD's golden visa page closely: its description mentions a bank letter showing AED 2 million paid, while its terms ask only for the amount paid and the balance, so ask DLD which applies to your loan. For the Taskeen visa, the page asks for an electronic title deed, and April 2026 press reports described conditions for mortgaged and instalment purchases that DLD's page doesn't list. Call DLD on 800 4488 with your title deed and loan details.
Our guide to the minimum down payment in Dubai covers deposits, and our mortgage calculator runs the monthly numbers. If you plan to pay a loan down to raise the amount paid, our guide to mortgage early settlement explains the capped fee.
Can you sponsor your family on a property investor visa?
Yes. On the 2-year Taskeen visa you can sponsor a husband or wife and children for two years, a son over 18 for one year, and parents for one year. The golden visa covers a spouse, children and parents for ten years, and the retiree visa covers them for five. Each family member has a separate DLD fee.
ICP requires health insurance for golden visa holders and their families for the whole validity of the residence. If you already live in the UAE and are buying your first home, DLD's First-Time Home Buyer Programme may also help with the purchase.
Should you buy for the 2-year visa or stretch to the golden visa?
Choose by budget and plans. The 2-year visa has no minimum for a sole owner, but DLD's listed investor fee is higher than the golden visa's and covers a fifth of the time. If your purchase is close to AED 2 million anyway, the golden visa gives ten years, longer stays abroad and 10-year permits for your parents.
| Check | 2-year Taskeen visa | 10-year golden visa |
|---|---|---|
| Property you need | Any value as a sole owner; a share worth AED 400,000 as a co-owner | A purchase value of AED 2 million or more |
| Investor fee per year of residency | About AED 5,106 (AED 10,212.50 ÷ 2) | About AED 988 (AED 9,884.75 ÷ 10) |
| Renewal on DLD's page | Not described | Renewable |
| Where you are when you apply | Resident or visiting investor | Inside the UAE |
| Time outside the UAE | Ordinary residence visa rules | Can stay out longer than the usual six months (UAE government portal) |
| Parents | 1-year permits | 10-year permits |
Weighing a home near the AED 2 million line? Our agents can show you properties for sale on either side of it and the purchase costs each would bring.
What about the 5-year retiree visa?
DLD's retiree service gives a 5-year renewable visa to owners aged 55 or over whose property is worth AED 1 million or more, by purchase or market value, paid in full or with at least AED 1 million paid on a mortgaged home. A husband and wife can share one property. DLD lists AED 6,984.75 for the applicant and AED 4,968.50 for each family member.
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai and the UAE government portal describe the retirement visa with more conditions: at least 15 years of work inside or outside the UAE, and savings of AED 1 million alongside the property, or a fixed yearly income instead. The pages differ, so confirm with DLD which conditions apply to you before you buy for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum property value for the property investor visa in Dubai?
Not for a sole owner: DLD's Taskeen terms, checked on 5 November 2026, allow an application regardless of the property value. A co-owner's share must be worth at least AED 400,000, and the 10-year golden visa needs a purchase value of AED 2 million or more.
How much does the 2-year property investor visa cost?
DLD lists AED 10,212.50 for the investor, AED 7,382.25 for a husband or wife, AED 6,482.25 for each child under 18 and AED 318.75 to open a sponsorship file. Fees can change, so check DLD's Taskeen page before you apply.
Can joint owners each get a property visa in Dubai?
Yes, if each co-owner's share is worth at least AED 400,000. On an AED 900,000 home owned 50/50, each share is AED 450,000, so both meet DLD's condition; at AED 700,000, neither does.
Can I get the golden visa on a mortgaged property in Dubai?
DLD accepts a mortgaged property for the 10-year golden visa with a no-objection letter from the bank showing the amount paid and the balance. Its service description also refers to AED 2 million paid, so confirm with DLD how much must be paid on your loan.
Does an off-plan property qualify for a Dubai property visa?
ICP's federal golden visa rules count off-plan units worth AED 2 million or more bought from an approved developer. DLD's Taskeen page asks for an electronic title deed and doesn't mention off-plan purchases, so ask DLD on 800 4488 before relying on an off-plan unit for the 2-year visa.
Can I sponsor my parents on a property investor visa?
Yes. The 2-year Taskeen visa sponsors parents on 1-year permits at AED 8,882.25 each, with an attested dependency certificate and three months of bank statements. The golden visa sponsors parents for 10 years at AED 5,774.50 each.
Sources
- Dubai Land Department: Investor Residence Application (Taskeen): eligibility for sole and joint owners, fees, documents, service centres and time (checked 5 November 2026)
- Dubai Land Department: Golden visa for real estate investors: AED 2 million purchase value, mortgaged property, fee breakdown, family fees (checked 5 November 2026)
- Dubai Land Department: Golden visa for retirees: age, AED 1 million property, fees (checked 5 November 2026)
- Dubai Land Department: Property sale registration: transfer fee and electronic title deed (checked 5 November 2026)
- Dubai Land Department: Frequently asked questions: residence answers that still show the older rules (checked 5 November 2026)
- ICP: UAE Golden Residency: federal criteria for real estate investors, loans, off-plan units, health insurance (page updated 10 September 2026; checked 5 November 2026)
- UAE government portal: Golden visa: no sponsor, stays abroad beyond six months, family (checked 5 November 2026)
- GDRFA Dubai: Issuing a residence permit for the retired foreigner: age, work history, property, savings and income conditions (checked 5 November 2026)
- UAE government portal: Residence visa for the retired (checked 5 November 2026)
- Khaleej Times, 29 April 2026: press report of the change to the 2-year visa (checked 5 November 2026)
Buying with residency in mind? Browse our properties for sale or talk to an agent about homes that meet the condition for the visa you want; DLD confirms your eligibility when you apply.
