2-year property investor visa in Dubai (Taskeen): who qualifies and the fees

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) issues a two-year residence visa linked to owning property in Dubai, through its Taskeen service. A sole owner can apply whatever the property’s value; a joint owner needs a share worth at least AED 400,000. The investor visa fee is AED 10,212.50, and the owner can sponsor a spouse, children and parents.

Owning property worth AED 2 million or more qualifies for the longer 10-year Golden Visa instead. This page follows the DLD service page; it is general information, not legal or investment advice.

Who qualifies

• Sole owner: may apply regardless of the property value, according to the DLD page.
• Joint owner: may apply if their own share is worth at least AED 400,000.
• Residents and visitors: the DLD lists both a resident foreign investor and a visiting foreign investor as eligible.
• Good conduct: a Good Conduct Certificate issued in Dubai and addressed to the DLD is required.

Joint ownership: two examples

The test is the value of each owner’s share, not of the whole property:

• A flat worth AED 700,000 owned 50/50: each share is AED 350,000, below the AED 400,000 threshold.
• A villa worth AED 1,000,000 owned 60/40: the shares are AED 600,000 and AED 400,000, so both owners meet the threshold.

The DLD page does not say how the share value is measured, so confirm it with the DLD before applying.

The fees

Fees are paid at the centre by card, bank transfer or cash.

Worked examples

All figures are from the DLD fee list above. The sponsorship file fee is included wherever family members are sponsored.

The parents’ permit and a son over 18’s permit are for one year, while the investor’s is for two. Work out your own household with the property visa cost calculator (Golden Visa or Taskeen).

Documents

Investor

• Passport.
• Electronic copy of the title deed.
• A personal photo.
• Emirates ID and a copy of the current residence visa or entry permit, if you have them.
• Good Conduct Certificate issued in Dubai, addressed to the Dubai Land Department.

Spouse and children

• Attested marriage certificate and attested birth certificates for the children.
• If the mother is the sponsor, a notarised no-objection letter from the father.
• For daughters over 18, a social status certificate from Dubai Courts.
• Copy of the sponsor’s Emirates ID, the original passport, a recent photo meeting Emirates ID requirements, and an IBAN.

Parents (one year)

• An attested dependency certificate from the consulate and an attested birth certificate.
• Bank statements for the last 3 months, a photo, a copy of the sponsor’s Emirates ID and passport, and an IBAN.

The DLD notes that additional documents can be uploaded through its Document Vault.

How to apply, step by step

1. Go to a service centre in person. Companions and representatives are not allowed.
2. Submit the documents and pay the fees.
3. Do the medical examination at the centre.
4. Receive the residence permit by email, within 7 to 10 working days.

Where the service is offered

Common mistakes

• Sending someone else. The applicant must attend in person.
• A good conduct certificate from elsewhere. The DLD asks for one issued in Dubai and addressed to the DLD.
• Unattested family documents. Marriage, birth and dependency certificates must be attested.
• Budgeting two years for everyone. Parents and sons over 18 receive one-year permits.

Frequently asked questions

Does the property have to be worth a minimum amount?

Not for a sole owner, according to the DLD page. Joint owners need a share worth at least AED 400,000.

Can I apply for a mortgaged or off-plan property?

The DLD service page does not address either case, so ask the DLD or the service centre before applying.

How long does it take?

The DLD gives 7 to 10 working days, with the permit sent by email.

What happens after the visa is issued?

See the Emirates ID for the identity card, and rights for UAE residents for every residence option.

Checked against the Dubai Land Department service page on 5 October 2026. Fees and criteria can change; they are confirmed at the service centre. General information, not legal or investment advice. See our editorial policy.