Golden Visa Checker

Will your property get you UAE residency?

Enter the property value and your share. We will show which visas you are likely to qualify for under the 2026 rules.

Your property

Use the Dubai Land Department value (usually the purchase price).

Total property value (AED) Several Dubai properties in your name can be added together.

Your ownership share (%)Your share:

Property status

Is it mortgaged?

Your age

Your result

A guide only, based on Dubai Land Department and GDRFA rules published up to 2026. Final approval is by the UAE authorities and rules change; we confirm eligibility for your exact property before you buy. Fees are roughly AED 10,000 for a new Golden Visa, plus medical and Emirates ID costs.

How the Golden Visa works through property

The UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa lets property owners live in the UAE and sponsor their spouse and children, without needing a local employer. It renews as long as you keep qualifying property. You do not have to live in the UAE to keep it valid in the way a regular residence visa requires.

The main rules (2026)

AED 2 million in Dubai property held in your name. One property or several can be combined.
Joint ownership: your own share must be worth at least AED 2 million.
Mortgaged property can qualify on its full value with a no-objection letter from the bank.
Off-plan property can qualify when registered with the Dubai Land Department and sold by an approved developer. Conditions vary, so we confirm project by project.
5-year retirement visa: age 55+ with property worth at least AED 1 million.
2-year investor visa: since 2026 there is no minimum property value for completed property with a title deed. Joint owners need a share of at least AED 400,000.

For Canadian buyers: the Golden Visa is a UAE residence permit, not citizenship. Holding it does not by itself change your Canadian tax residency. Speak to a Canadian tax adviser before relying on it for tax planning.

Sources: Property Finder, Golden Visa through Dubai property · Savory & Partners, 2-year investor visa change (May 2026). Always confirm with the Dubai Land Department and GDRFA.