Direct answer

Official DLD and ICP pages identify AED 2 million as the threshold for the real-estate investor route. DLD also describes a route for mortgaged property where the applicant provides bank evidence of the amount paid. However, the current official pages differ on the stated duration of the property-investor permit, so the applicable route and term should be confirmed with DLD, GDRFA or ICP at filing. A property advertised below AED 2 million should not be treated as qualifying unless an official qualifying value is accepted or the applicant independently meets another category.

Information on this website is general and is not legal advice. Legal options depend on the facts, documents and applicable forum.

What to prepare

A first assessment is faster when the core documents and identifiers are organised.

  • Passport, Emirates ID and current visa or entry status
  • Title deed and official property information
  • Mortgage and bank-paid-amount letter if applicable
  • Photograph, insurance and contact details
  • Marriage and birth records for dependent applications

Practical steps

  1. 01

    Confirm the title, official property value, ownership shares and current mortgage position.

  2. 02

    Identify the filing channel and investor category that matches the property and emirate.

  3. 03

    Obtain title, valuation and bank evidence in the form required by that channel.

  4. 04

    Prepare identity, insurance, status and dependent documents.

  5. 05

    Submit and respond to authority requests, then verify the issued permit details.

Authority and scope boundary

VP Expert can assess the route, prepare the evidence and manage the agreed application work. DLD, GDRFA, ICP and other competent bodies determine eligibility, valuation acceptance, duration, approval and issuance.

Common questions

Does any Dubai property qualify?

No. The official property-investor threshold and other conditions must be met and verified.

Can a mortgaged property qualify?

DLD describes a route with a bank letter and evidence of the amount paid, subject to the authority’s assessment.

Can the visa term be guaranteed from a website check?

No. DLD and ICP currently present different durations for this route, so the filing authority must confirm the applicable term.

Primary official sources

Official starting sources

Official procedures can change. Check the live service card and the competent authority before filing.

Last substantive review:
Dubai Land Department: real-estate investor Golden Visa ICP: Golden Residency