UAE off-plan glossary

Golden Visa

A 10-year renewable UAE residency granted to qualifying property investors, professionals and entrepreneurs.

The Golden Visa is a long-term (5 or 10 years) UAE residency permit. For property investors the threshold is currently AED 2 million in real estate (mortgage acceptable), as long as the property value clears the threshold. Off-plan property qualifies if the unit value meets the threshold and the buyer has paid a sufficient down-payment. The visa covers spouse and children, can sponsor staff, and does not require continuous UAE residence.