News April 30, 2026 Dubai Removes the Minimum Property Value Requirement for Residency: A New Gateway for Foreign Property Owners
Dubai’s recent update to the two-year property-linked residency permit marks a significant development in the relationship between real estate ownership, foreign investment, and long-term residency planning in the UAE. According to recent reports, the previous minimum property value requirement of AED 750,000 for individual property owners has now been removed for sole owners
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According to recent reports, the previous minimum property value requirement of AED 750,000 for individual property owners has now been removed for sole owners, while jointly owned properties remain subject to a minimum ownership share of AED 400,000 per investor. This means that, under the new framework, a foreign investor who solely owns a property in Dubai may now be eligible to apply for a two-year residency permit without being restricted by the previous minimum value threshold, subject of course to the final requirements and approvals of the competent authorities. Previously, the investor residency route was more restrictive. A foreign property owner was generally required to hold real estate in Dubai with a minimum value of AED 750,000 to qualify for the renewable two-year property investor visa, processed through the Dubai Land Department and issued by the relevant residency authority, While this requirement served as a clear regulatory threshold, it also limited access to residency for many genuine investors and end-users who had purchased sma
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Reported by: BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem 12 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem →
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