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How long does a property-linked residence visa last in the UAE?

Asked by Anonymous·Jun 26, 2026·1 answers
An owner wants to understand the validity period of a residency tied to property and whether it can be renewed.

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Validity depends on which category you qualify for. The UAE offers more than one real-estate route: shorter-term renewable investor visas where the property meets a lower value threshold, and the long-term 10-year Golden Visa for those meeting the higher investment threshold and conditions. Every property-linked visa is conditional — you must keep owning the qualifying property — and is renewed through GDRFA or the ICP, generally with the title deed, a medical fitness test, biometrics, Emirates ID renewal and health insurance. Durations and value thresholds are set by the authorities and can change, so confirm current periods on u.ae or with GDRFA. Full step-by-step guide: Dubai property residence visas. A verified UAE legal professional on LEXAI can advise which category your property supports.
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