Dubai has removed the minimum property value requirement of AED 750,000 ($204,000) for obtaining a Dubai property investor visa, significantly expanding access for foreign buyers seeking residency through real estate investment.
This update eliminates a major financial barrier that previously restricted eligibility for the Dubai property investor visa, which grants a renewable two-year residency to qualifying property owners in the emirate.
The policy change is expected to widen the pool of eligible applicants, especially mid-budget investors who were previously priced out due to the minimum threshold.
As Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global real estate hub, the Dubai property investor visa is becoming an increasingly attractive option compared to similar residency-by-investment programs worldwide.
According to Lewis Allsopp, Chairman of Allsopp & Allsopp:
“This is fantastic news for anyone investing in Dubai. Removing the minimum threshold for the two-year visa means that anyone putting capital into the future of this city—whether for investment or lifestyle—now has a much easier pathway to entry.”
The visa has long been part of the emirate’s strategy to attract foreign capital, allowing investors to live in the UAE through qualifying property ownership.
With the removal of the AED 750,000 requirement, more properties now qualify under the Dubai property investor visa, including lower-cost and mid-range developments.
In joint ownership cases, each investor must hold a minimum share of AED 400,000. This means two buyers purchasing a property worth AED 800,000 can now both qualify for residency, which was not possible before.
Experts expect this update to drive demand from first-time international buyers and investors seeking affordable entry points into the market.
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