Property Residency Visas explained

There are two types of visas available to property owners in Dubai:

THE 6-MONTH MULTI-ENTRY

Conditions:

The property must worth more than AED1 million.Properties with multiple owners must cost AED1 million per shareholder. The property must be finished and suitable to live in at the time of the sale. The visa must be renewed every 6 months.It is considered to be a visit visa, so neither the individual cannot work in the UAE, nor his dependents. 

Costs:

1,100AED renewal fee every 6 months.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships for family members are available within this option. They cost 250AED and must be renewed every 6 months. 

THE 2 YEARS RESIDENCY

Conditions:

The property must be worth more than AED1 million for one property owner.Properties with multiple owners must cost AED1 million per shareholder. The property must be finished and suitable to live in. No mortgages allowed. Must be renewed every 6 months.Is considered to be a visit visa, so the individual cannot work in the UAE, and neither can his dependants. A monthly income of 10,000AED or more to be paid to the owner’s account. 

Costs:

Property visa fee of 1,100AED and an administration fee of 400AED.Investor trade license for 2,000AED.

Sponsorships:

The property owner with an investment visa can sponsor their family members at a cost of 6,000AED per member.Maids cannot be sponsored in this case. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The following documents are required to obtain a visa through property ownership:

Title DeedContract of sale and purchasePassport copyCurrent visa copy (tourist or visit)6 photographs (passport size)

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