2-Year Investor Visa Dubai: Residency Through AED 750K Property Investment

The minimum qualifying investment for the 2-year investor visa is AED 750,000, assessed against the purchase price recorded on the title deed at the time of acquisition. The property must be a completed residential unit with an issued title deed from the DLD. Multiple completed properties under the same applicant’s name may be combined to reach the threshold. The property must be freehold and in a designated zone approved for foreign ownership. Ras Al Khaimah freehold zones qualify under a separate RAK Land Department pathway, not through DLD Taskeen.

No. The 2-year investor visa via DLD Taskeen requires a completed property with an issued title deed. Off-plan properties under construction do not qualify for this visa category until handover and title deed issuance. If you are purchasing off-plan and targeting visa eligibility, the relevant route is the 10-year Golden Visa, which accepts off-plan purchases from RERA-approved developers provided the total purchase value reaches AED 2,000,000.

The official duration is 2 years. The visa is processed through the Dubai Land Department’s Taskeen programme and issued by the GDRFA. Some sources, including certain property listings and real estate portals, incorrectly reference a 3-year duration. The DLD’s official service page states a 2-year renewable residence permit. The visa renews every 2 years at a reduced renewal fee of AED 7,808 for the main applicant, as long as the qualifying property remains in the investor’s name.

Yes. Mortgaged properties qualify for the 2-year investor visa provided the investor has paid at least 50% of the property value or AED 750,000, whichever condition is met first. A No Objection Certificate from the financing bank is required, addressed to the DLD, together with a mortgage account statement confirming the paid amount and outstanding balance. Note that the 10-year Golden Visa removed this 50% down-payment requirement in February 2026. For investors whose paid equity meets the AED 750,000 threshold but not AED 2,000,000, the 2-year Taskeen route remains the applicable pathway.

Yes. The 2-year investor visa supports family sponsorship. The investor can sponsor a spouse, unmarried daughters of any age, sons under 18 and parents (on 1-year permits subject to conditions). Sons over 18 receive a 1-year permit only under this visa tier. Government fees are AED 7,382.25 per sponsored spouse, AED 6,482.25 per child under 18 and AED 8,882.25 per parent on a 1-year permit. A family file opening fee of AED 318.75 applies once. Health insurance is mandatory for all sponsored dependants and is not included in the DLD fee schedule.

The holder must enter the UAE at least once every 6 consecutive months. Remaining outside the UAE for more than 6 months continuously creates a risk of visa cancellation. This is one of the key differences from the 10-year Golden Visa, which carries no minimum stay or re-entry requirement. Investors who spend extended periods outside the UAE — particularly international buyers treating Dubai as a part-time base — should consider whether the 2-year visa adequately fits their residency pattern, or whether the Golden Visa is a more practical long-term option.

Not automatically. The 2-year property investor visa grants the right to reside in the UAE. It does not include UAE work authorisation. Holders who wish to take up employment in the UAE must obtain separate work permission through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) or via a free zone employer. The 10-year Golden Visa includes full work rights without a separate permit, and holders can operate mainland or free zone companies or take up employment without additional authorisation.

The total government fee for the main applicant is AED 10,212.50, processed through DLD Taskeen. This covers the Taskeen service fee, GDRFA residence permit issuance, medical fitness examination and Emirates ID. Renewal every 2 years costs AED 7,808 for the main applicant. By comparison, the 10-year Golden Visa costs approximately AED 9,885 for the main applicant and renews only once per decade. Over 10 years, the 2-year visa renewal cycle accumulates significantly higher fees than the Golden Visa for the same investor.

The 2-year investor visa requires AED 750,000 in completed property and is administered through DLD Taskeen. It is valid for 2 years and renews every 2 years. Holders may not remain outside the UAE for more than 6 consecutive months. Working in the UAE requires separate MOHRE authorisation. The 10-year Golden Visa requires AED 2,000,000 in property and accepts ready, off-plan and mortgaged units. It carries no minimum stay requirement, includes full work rights and renews every 10 years. The Golden Visa also extends sponsorship to parents and domestic staff, which is not available under the 2-year route.

Mira Developments provides buyer support throughout the property acquisition and DLD registration process. This includes coordination with the Dubai Land Department, assistance with documentation and guidance on the visa application workflow. Mira is not a licensed visa agency or immigration adviser. The company supports the property purchase and registration stage that forms the basis of the visa application. Buyers who require professional visa filing support should engage a licensed PRO or immigration advisory firm.

Yes. The 2-year investor visa and the 10-year Golden Visa are separate applications, not a tiered conversion. An investor who subsequently acquires additional property, bringing their total portfolio to AED 2,000,000 or more, may apply for the Golden Visa independently of their existing 2-year permit. The Golden Visa application requires meeting all eligibility criteria at the time of the new application. Where original purchase prices did not individually meet the AED 2,000,000 threshold, a DLD valuation certificate is required to confirm current market value. Many Mira buyers use the 2-year route as an entry point and upgrade as their portfolio grows across projects in Al Furjan, Meydan and Al Marjan Island.