Dubai removes minimum property value requirement for two-year investor visa

The emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has reportedly scrapped the minimum property value requirement for obtaining a two-year real estate investor residency visa for single property owners, easing entry conditions for foreign investors.

Earlier, the Dubai Land Department required investors to purchase property worth at least AED 750,000 (Dirham 7.5 lakh) to qualify for the visa. The revised rules remove this threshold for sole owners, reportedly allowing buyers of any property value to apply for residency.

However, for jointly owned properties, each investor must hold a minimum share of AED 400,000 to be eligible, the report said.

The changes, reported by Gulf News, are aimed at making the investor visa more accessible and attracting a broader pool of property buyers.

Under the updated framework, applicants must own a completed property in Dubai and meet standard procedural requirements, including medical tests, issuance of an Emirates ID and residency stamping.

Officials said the two-year property investor visa remains one of the fastest routes to residency in the UAE, offering access to the emirate’s established living and investment ecosystem.

The move is expected to boost real estate activity by lowering entry barriers, particularly for small and mid-level investors seeking residency-linked property options.