UAE Golden Visa Eligibility Check

Ten. Dubai (GDRFA) has granted 10 years on AED 2M+ property for some time, and the federal ICP service now publishes the same 10-year term for real-estate investors — the old 5-year federal track no longer appears in its category list. Mortgages are accepted with a bank NOC and off-plan qualifies from DLD-registered projects. For Dubai property, apply through DLD/GDRFA channels. Note that the u.ae summary page still carries the older 5-year line for real estate; the ICP service page is the more current of the two.

Yes — the threshold applies to your combined title-deed value, and joint ownership with a spouse can also count when properly documented.

Not in Dubai. What the file is judged on is the DLD-assessed value of the property reaching AED 2 million; a mortgage is handled with a bank NOC showing the amount paid and the balance outstanding, and off-plan units qualify when registered with DLD (Oqood). The old requirement to have paid 50% — or a minimum of AED 1 million — up front is reported to have been removed by a federal policy circular in February 2026. That reporting is consistent across market sources but we could not open an official page stating it, so treat the exact wording as unconfirmed and check with DLD or GDRFA before you commit money.

Yes — a bachelor's degree or equivalent, an active employment contract, and a MOHRE professional level 1–2 classification, alongside the AED 30,000+ monthly salary.

Yes — spouse, children and support staff can be sponsored for the same duration. If the main holder passes away, family members keep their residency until it expires.

No — it's self-sponsored residency, not tied to an employer. That independence (plus no 6-month-abroad cancellation rule and a 180-day grace after expiry) is the core benefit.

Government fees for the visa itself are around AED 1,640 (Dubai investor route), and the realistic all-in figure with Emirates ID and medical tests is roughly AED 4,100–4,800. Property routes add DLD administrative fees.

Yes — teachers and education leaders in Dubai are nominated via KHDA (annual window around October–December), Dubai Health nurses with 15+ years of service were added in 2025, and content creators apply through the Creators HQ programme. Each runs on nomination/excellence criteria rather than salary.