Dubai property investor visa: no minimum property value for sole owners
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Listen nowThe Dubai property investor visa currently has no minimum property value for a sole owner under the two-year Taskeen route. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) says an individual property owner may apply for the two-year investor residence permit regardless of the property’s value. For jointly owned property, each applicant’s share must be worth at least AED 400,000.
This makes the two-year Taskeen route substantially more accessible to some property owners, but it should not be confused with Dubai’s 10-year property Golden Visa. The Golden Visa continues to require qualifying property worth at least AED 2 million.
Last verified: 19 September 2026 against Dubai Land Department service pages.
What are the current Dubai property investor visa rules?
The official DLD Investor Residence Application (Taskeen) service sets out two different ownership tests.
- Sole ownership: the property owner may apply for the licence and residence visa regardless of the property’s value.
- Joint ownership: a co-owner may apply if their own share in the property is worth at least AED 400,000.
The issued residence permit is valid for two years. DLD describes the service as being for a foreign property investor and says the investor may also sponsor a spouse and children, subject to the relevant requirements.
How much does the two-year property investor visa cost?
DLD currently lists the fee for the two-year investor visa at AED 10,212.50. The authority gives an expected service time of 7 to 10 business days.
Applicants are asked to provide a passport, an electronic title deed, a personal photograph, an Emirates ID if available, a copy of any current residence visa or entry permit if available, and a good conduct certificate issued in Dubai and addressed to the Dubai Land Department. DLD says the applicant must attend in person.
Requirements can change and individual cases can differ, so investors should confirm the current document list and fees directly with DLD before making a purchase or residence decision.
Is this the same as Dubai’s Golden Visa?
No. The two-year Taskeen property investor residence permit and the 10-year property Golden Visa are separate routes.
For the 10-year Golden Visa for property investors, DLD currently requires property with a purchase value of at least AED 2 million. One or more properties can be used, provided the qualifying ownership requirements are met. DLD also sets separate rules for mortgaged property.
That distinction matters because headlines saying Dubai has removed the minimum investment for a property visa can be misleading. The removal applies to the two-year investor residence route for sole owners, not the AED 2 million property threshold for the 10-year Golden Visa.
What does the change mean for lower-value property owners?
The practical effect is that someone who owns a lower-value Dubai property in their own name may now have a residence option that was previously associated with a higher property threshold. This can make the route relevant to owners of smaller apartments and other lower-priced units, not only buyers at the premium end of the market.
Joint buyers need to look at the value of each person’s share rather than only the property’s total value. If two people jointly own a property, an applicant must still meet the AED 400,000 individual-share test set by DLD.
Property value is only one part of the process. Buyers should consider ownership structure, financing, registration, insurance, residence costs and the tax consequences in every country where they remain tax resident.
Can family members get residence permits too?
DLD lists family residence options under the Taskeen service, including permits for spouses and children. The documents and fees vary according to the family member. Parents are listed under a one-year residence option.
For investors planning a family relocation, the headline property threshold should therefore be only the starting point. Schooling, medical insurance, housing costs and each dependant’s residence documentation can materially affect the total cost of moving.
What should prospective investors check before buying?
Before treating a property purchase as a residence strategy, confirm that the title structure matches the visa route you intend to use. In particular, check whether the property will be held solely or jointly, whether any mortgage conditions affect the application, and whether the residence route meets your family’s needs.
The safest source for eligibility is the Dubai Land Department’s own service information. Property agents and immigration advisers can help with the process, but the official DLD criteria should take precedence if marketing material conflicts with the published rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum property value for Dubai’s two-year investor visa?
For a sole owner, DLD currently states that there is no minimum property value. For joint ownership, an applicant’s share must be worth at least AED 400,000.
How long is the Dubai property investor residence permit valid?
The Taskeen investor residence permit is issued for two years.
How much does it cost?
DLD currently lists the two-year investor visa fee at AED 10,212.50.
Does the no-minimum rule apply to the 10-year Golden Visa?
No. DLD continues to list a minimum qualifying property value of AED 2 million for the 10-year property investor Golden Visa.
How long does the application take?
DLD lists an expected processing time of 7 to 10 business days for the Taskeen investor residence service.
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