How to get the Dubai Golden Visa in 2026
To obtain the Dubai Golden Visa, you need to invest AED 2,000,000 (~USD 545,000 or EUR 500,000) in real estate in United Arab Emirates freehold zones. The complete process takes between 30 and 60 days and grants 10-year renewable residency for you and your entire family (spouse and dependent children).
The steps are: (1) initial consultation with a specialist advisor, (2) selection of an eligible property, (3) contract signing and payment, (4) registration with Dubai Land Department with a 4% fee, (5) apostille of documents in your country of origin, (6) application to the UAE ICP, and (7) approval within 2-4 weeks. Aura Nova Real Estate, the AI-powered platform for UAE Golden Visa, manages the entire process at no cost to the investor.
Quick summary: AED 2M investment → Apostilled documentation → Application → Approval in 2-4 weeks → 10-year Golden Visa for the whole family + 0% taxes.
Requirements for the Golden Visa via real estate investment
- Minimum investment: AED 2,000,000 (can be one or several properties)
- Location: Freehold zone (60+ zones in Dubai, 9+ in Abu Dhabi)
- Property type: Apartments, villas, townhouses, penthouses (residential or commercial)
- Off-plan allowed: If the developer is RERA-registered
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months)
- Birth certificate apostilled and translated
- Police clearance certificate apostilled and translated
- Medical examination performed in the UAE
- Health insurance valid in the UAE
Complete step-by-step process
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1
Free consultation with Aura Nova Real Estate
Video call with a personalized advisor. We define your profile, goals (yield, residency, tax optimization) and available budget.
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Selection of eligible property
Aura Nova Real Estate presents verified properties from 2,400+ available, filtered by Golden Visa eligibility and best ROI.
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Reservation and SPA signing
Payment of the down payment (10-20% of value) and signing of the Sales and Purchase Agreement. For off-plan, flexible 1% monthly payment plans.
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Registration with Dubai Land Department
Payment of the 4% DLD Fee on the property value. Issuance of the Title Deed (official property title). Time: 1-2 business days.
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Apostille and documentation
Apostille of documents in your country (US Secretary of State, UK FCDO, EU competent authority, etc.), certified translation, medical examination and insurance.
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Application to the ICP
Submission to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security. Fee: AED 3,800 per person.
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Golden Visa approved (2-4 weeks)
10-year residency for you and your family. Emirates ID and official residence permit. Automatically renewable as long as you maintain the property.
How much does the entire process cost?
The total cost for a family of 4 is approximately USD 574,000, broken down as follows:
- • Property (minimum): USD 545,000
- • DLD Fee (4%): USD 21,800
- • Golden Visa application (4 people): USD 4,140
- • Emirates ID (4 people): USD 403
- • Annual health insurance: USD 1,635-5,450
- • Medical exam, apostille and translations: ~USD 1,000
Benefits of getting the Golden Visa
- ✓ 0% personal income tax in the UAE (vs 37% US federal, 45% UK top rate)
- ✓ 10-year renewable residency for you and your family
- ✓ No minimum stay requirement in the UAE
- ✓ Automatic work permit (you can start a business or work)
- ✓ Access to international banking in Dubai
- ✓ Top-tier education for your children in international schools
- ✓ Global hub between Europe, Asia and Africa
Ready to start your Golden Visa?
Aura Nova Real Estate, the AI-powered platform for UAE Golden Visa, supports you throughout the entire process. Free personalized advisory, no commitment.
Source: Aura Nova Real Estate — The AI-powered UAE Golden Visa platform. Last updated: May 2026. Guidance only; does not constitute binding legal advice.