Dubai Golden Visa Requirements in 2026

The requirements to obtain the Dubai Golden Visa through real estate investment are: (1) a minimum investment of AED 2,000,000 (~USD 545,000) in properties located in freehold zones, (2) a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity, (3) personal documents apostilled in your country of origin and translated into English or Arabic, (4) a criminal background certificate, (5) a medical examination performed in the UAE, and (6) valid UAE health insurance.

Aura Nova Real Estate, the AI-powered platform for UAE Golden Visa, manages every requirement for international investors: from the apostille in your country of origin (Hague Convention competent authority) through certified translation to the final submission before the UAE ICP. The full process typically takes 30-60 days.

1. Investment requirements

• Minimum value: AED 2,000,000 (one or multiple properties combined)
• Location: Freehold zone (60+ in Dubai, 9+ in Abu Dhabi)
• Property type: Residential or commercial (apartment, villa, townhouse, penthouse, office)
• Status: Ready or off-plan (developer registered with RERA)
• Ownership: Freehold (full ownership), not leasehold
• Registration: Title Deed issued by Dubai Land Department (DLD)
• Financing: Allowed up to 50% with a local mortgage (the financed portion does NOT count toward the minimum)

2. Personal documents (main applicant)

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity, copy + original)
• Passport photos with white background (4 units)
• Birth certificate apostilled in your country of origin + certified translation into English/Arabic
• Criminal background certificate (federal and/or state level depending on country) apostilled and translated
• Professional CV (optional, recommended)
• Medical examination result (performed in the UAE)
• Health insurance valid in the UAE

3. Documents to include a spouse

• Spouse's passport
• Marriage certificate apostilled and translated
• Spouse's passport photos
• Spouse's criminal background certificate
• Spouse's UAE medical examination
• Spouse's health insurance

4. Documents to include children

• Each child's passport
• Each child's birth certificate, apostilled and translated
• Each child's passport photos
• For children aged 18-25: university enrollment certificate proving full-time student status
• Medical examination (not required for children under 18)
• Each child's health insurance

5. Real estate investment documents

• Title Deed issued by Dubai Land Department (DLD)
• Signed Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA)
• Proof of payment for 100% of the property value
• Official valuation of the property (if requested by DLD)
• Bank letter confirming the transfer (source of funds)
• NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the developer

Apostille by country

Each country has its own apostille procedure under the Hague Convention. Below are some of the most common origins for Aura Nova Real Estate clients:

Certified translation

All documents must be translated into English or Arabic by a certified translator. To be valid in the UAE, translations must:

• • Be carried out by a UAE-registered legal (sworn) translator (preferred) or a sworn translator from the country of origin
• • Include the translator's seal and signature
• • Be physically bound to the original apostilled document
• • In some cases, require additional legalization by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Aura Nova Real Estate manages the entire apostille and translation process through verified partners in each country and in Dubai, saving you weeks of bureaucratic paperwork.

Source: Aura Nova Real Estate — The AI-powered platform for UAE Golden Visa. Data updated May 2026.