In 2002, expatriates were allowed to purchase property in Dubai. Since then, issues of getting a residence via property purchase have become of great interest. Now, buying a property is one of your best options to secure the residency without the need of sponsors.
Moreover, in 2019, local authorities upgraded the visa’s terms. They increased the residency period, added extra new visa types, and simplified the conditions.
So, at present there are three options related to getting a residency by the property:
As always, property value is the core of all visa-obtaining requirements. As there are a few visa types you can get via property, let’s differentiate its minimal value separately:
In this post we will explore further intricacies related to getting the visa with a mean of real estate.
If you pursue the UAE residence via property sponsorship, you need to be aware of its certain specificities. Here are some of intricate conditions for residence eligibility via real estate purchase in Dubai:
Due to recent changes in visa legislation in 2019, you may buy up to three property units providing you reach the required value in total. For example, you can buy three apartments of AED 335,000.00 each to apply for a three-year investor visa. Any other combinations are also welcomed. Also, you are entitled to apply for a five-year residence visa with, for example, one real estate unit of AED 2 million and one of AED 3 million.
It is always quite pretty if you are the only owner of the property. But, you can have a share in it providing your share is worth of the stated minimum. However, in case you share the property with your spouse, one of you is still entitled to get the visa even with a smaller share.
Whether you can finance your real estate purchase to have right for getting a UAE residence or not depends on the exact visa type. For example, for a three-year investor visa you can buy your flat or villa via mortgage scheme will need to pay off at least 50% of the mortgage. However, for a five-year investor visa any financing is not allowed. That is to say, you need to have enough savings to pay for the desired real estate.
First, since 2019, for visa purpose, you can own not only residential real estate unit, but a commercial one as well. So, it could be:
Second, it shall be in Dubai free hold areas. Third, the property under which sponsorship you apply for the visa shall be ready-to move in. To clarify, you can’t get the visa with an off-plan flat or office or that is under reconstruction or unsafe.
For a two-year investor visa you need to prove you monthly earn in the UAE at least AED 10,000.00. For a five-year retirement visa, your monthly earnings in the UAE shall be at least AED 20,000.00.
Getting a residence visa in the UAE via property purchase is not automatic. In contrast, this is a long procedure that deals with meeting all administrative requirements. Your basic steps here are the following:
Here you will get a reference letter for a good conduct certificate you need to obtain.
If you set your mind to live in the UAE, the residence by property is what you need. Note residing in the country is one of the main requirements of your visa validity for a three-year investor visa. However, your abroad travelling and its’ period is unlimited with a five-year investor visa.
Moreover, as recent changes allow buying two or three real estate units, you can benefit even more. Thus, you are able to implement both investment strategies:
It means, you can live with your family in one flat or villa while renting out another your flat, office, etc.
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