Dubai Cancels Minimum Property Value Requirement for Two-Year Investor Visa

Dubai, April 29, 2026 — The Dubai Land Department, through its Cube platform, has completely removed the minimum property value requirement for obtaining a two-year residency visa linked to real estate ownership (Taskeen).

Key Changes:

• For sole owners: The minimum property value requirement has been fully eliminated. Previously, investors needed to own property worth at least AED 750,000. Now, the visa can be obtained with any property value as long as the applicant is the sole owner.
• For jointly owned properties: The threshold has been lowered — each co-owner must hold a share worth a minimum of AED 400,000 (down from AED 750,000).

Important Rules for Mortgaged or Instalment Properties

If the property is purchased with a mortgage or under an instalment plan from the developer, applicants must submit a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the bank or developer. The document must clearly state:

• The total amount already paid,
• The outstanding balance,
• An official mortgage statement.

Required Documents for the Property Visa

• Title Deed of the property located in Dubai (properties in other emirates or DIFC are not accepted);
• Clear copy of the passport (valid for more than 6 months);
• Emirates ID;
• High-quality digital photo meeting ICP specifications;
• Health insurance from any UAE insurance company;
• Certificate of Good Conduct and Behaviour from Dubai Police, addressed to the Dubai Land Department;
• National ID for applicants from Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya, or Afghanistan;

The name on the Title Deed must exactly match the name in the passport.

Why This Matters

The removal of the minimum value threshold significantly lowers the entry barrier. Investors can now obtain a two-year Dubai residency visa with a property purchase starting from approximately AED 300,000–500,000. This makes residency in Dubai much more accessible for families, entrepreneurs, and mid-range investors who no longer need to overpay for expensive real estate solely to secure a visa.

The 10-year Golden Visa requirement remains unchanged at AED 2 million.

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