The UAE Has Simplified the Process of Obtaining Residency Visas for Property Owners

Previously, there was a single minimum property value threshold of AED 750,000 for obtaining a 2-year residency visa. The rule applied equally to both sole ownership and shared ownership. The conditions have now changed. 

Before: 
– minimum property value – from AED 750,000 
– the same requirements applied to both sole and shared ownership 

Now: 
– for sole owners, the minimum property value threshold has been removed 
– for shared ownership, a new minimum threshold has been established – from AED 400,000 per co-owner 

This makes entering the market more flexible, especially for family investments or purchasing property with a partner. 

The changes also affect the Golden Visa – one of the most sought-after long-term residency instruments in the UAE. 

Previously, obtaining a 10-year visa through the purchase of off-plan property required a minimum down payment of 50% of the property value. 

The conditions have now become more flexible: 

– the minimum down payment has been reduced from 50% to 24% 
– the minimum property value remains unchanged – from AED 2 million 

In practice, this allows investors to enter projects with a lower capital burden and use more comfortable installment structures.

The changes to the UAE visa programs demonstrate that the country continues to focus on attracting international capital and long-term residents. 

For real estate buyers, this means: 
– a lower entry threshold 
– the ability to use installment plans 
– flexibility in joint purchases 
– access to long-term residency 

For the UAE real estate market, this is an important signal: the country continues to adapt conditions for foreign investors and reduce entry barriers. Against the backdrop of Dubai’s active development, expanding infrastructure, and high rental demand, real estate remains not only a tool for obtaining residency, but also a format for capital preservation and earning income in foreign currency. 

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