Dreaming of UAE Residency? Dubai Property Investor Visa Became Easier to Get in 2026

Updated: April 30, 2026 1 min read

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Want to live in Dubai and enjoy all the benefits of being a UAE resident? Thanks to new changes, it’s now easier for property buyers to qualify for the two-year residency visa. Solo property owners no longer need to meet a minimum value to qualify for the residency visa.

Previously, you needed to own a property worth at least AED 750,000 to qualify. Now, as long as it’s registered with the Dubai Land Department, you become eligible.

UAE residency opens many doors, including access to additional visa-on-arrival and visa-free countries (regardless of nationality). Plus, it gives you the ability to invite friends or relatives for up to 90 days with an online visa.

Here are the updated requirements for the Dubai Property Investor Visa in 2026:

2-Year Investor Visa: Solo owners have no minimum property value requirement, while joint ownership requires AED 400,000 per investor in property value
5-Year Retiree Visa: AED 1 million for a fully paid property
10-Year Golden Visa: AED 2 million property investment required

Earlier this year, the emirate also removed the AED 1 million upfront payment requirement for Golden Visa. Now, investors can qualify for the visa based on the total property value listed in title deeds or Oqood contracts.

You may also be interested in the new 10-year residency program: Blue Visa, which is available for individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental sustainability.

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