Your guide to the UAE golden visa for property
We can help you obtain a golden visa for the UAE.
To successfully qualify for a Golden Visa through real estate investment, one crucial step is ensuring your property meets the required value of AED 2 million or more.
While the process of applying is relatively straightforward, property valuation plays a significant role in reviewing eligibility. Whether you’re looking to purchase a new property or already own property, having an accurate valuation to determine your eligibility is crucial.
Eligibility criteria
Our residential valuations team can help you navigate the requirements.
With our independent valuations, you can be confident that our valuation service meets the necessary criteria for the Golden Visa. Whether you’re purchasing a new property or valuing an existing one, having an independent valuation will confirm if your property is eligible for a Golden Visa.
Why a property valuation is essential
Confirm eligibility
Does your property meet the AED 2M+ requirement?
Reduces risk of overpayment
Identifies and prevents overpayment for non-qualifying properties
Required for mortgaged properties
Approved valuation to determine market value and confirm eligibility of mortgaged properties
Approved valuations
RICS qualified and approved to provide valuations for Golden Visa applications
Choosing the right property and obtaining an independent valuation from our qualified valuers ensures that your property investment is valued inline with Goverment regulations and standards for the UAE Golden Visa application, helping you to enjoy the full benefits of the UAE Golden Visa, including long-term residency and family sponsorship.
Frequently asked questions
The Golden Visa grants long-term residency in the UAE. It’s available to investors, entrepreneurs, and certain professionals, allowing them to live and work in the country for 10 years.
An approved independent valuation is integral towards the application process to determine and verify that your property meets the AED 2 million eligibility requirement.
The Golden Visa is valid for 10 years, and it is renewable, allowing you to continue living and working in the UAE as long as you maintain the requirements.
Yes, by investing AED 2 million or more in real estate in the UAE, you can qualify for the Golden Visa. As part of the application process it is essential to get an independent property valuation. Knight Frank's Residential Valuation team can assist with expert property valuation to confirm if your property meets the eligibility requirements.
Yes, you can apply with a mortgaged property, but you’ll need to provide a No Objection Certificate from your bank and a bank letter to indicate the purchase value of the property is AED 2 million or more, or loan payment of AED 2 million has been paid.
Yes, the Golden Visa allows you to sponsor your family, including your spouse, children, and any domestic workers.
The Golden Visa application costs approximately AED 9,700, including medical exams, residency fees, and other administrative costs.
With the Golden Visa, you can stay outside the UAE for more than 6 months without losing your residency.
The Golden Visa allows for long-term residency but does not grant citizenship or permanent residency.
Yes, you can apply if the off-plan property is valued at AED 2 million or more and meets the criteria.
The Golden Visa doesn’t grant citizenship, but it offers long-term residency for investors, professionals, and entrepreneurs.
You will need:
- A property valuation
- A valid passport
- Property Title Deed
- Emirates ID (if you are already a resident)
- Health Insurance valid in the UAE
You can apply for the Golden Visa online through the ICP Smart Services portal or at Golden Visa service centres.
- Verify developer approval (for off-plan buyers): ensure your developer qualifies
- Check financial requirements: be prepared for application fees (approx. AED 9,700)
- Ensure all documents are up to date: avoid delays in processing
- Get an independent property valuation: review if your property meets the AED 2M+ threshold requirement
- Valid passport and Emirates ID
- Medical test and health insurance: required for visa approval
- Bank letter for mortgaged properties: confirms purchase of AED 2M+
- Property title deed: proof of ownership
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