Owning property in the UAE can support a long-term residence visa, but the property has to meet the current test and the sale must go through a licensed real estate brokerage. We handle the visa, company and bank-account side. We do not list, price, negotiate or take commission on property.
By Imran Mirza, Founder & CEO, Xillion Group UAE. Born and raised in the UAE, with 18+ years of professional working experience, including nearly seven years at Barclays and ADCB and 12 years in UAE business setup. Last reviewed 29 October 2026.
The long-standing Golden Visa property rule is a minimum value of AED 2 million, in one property or several, with a bank no objection certificate if the property is mortgaged. Reports say the test changed in 2026, and we only quote what the Immigration authority (ICP), Dubai Land Department (DLD) or GDRFA confirm, so check the current test before you sign anything. Property sales are licensed by DLD and RERA.
Xillion Group UAE is a business setup consultancy. It is not a real estate broker and does not list, price, negotiate or sell property or take brokerage commission. Property purchase is arranged through licensed real estate brokerages, and legal and immigration advice through independent licensed external professional partners, who are not Xillion employees. ICP and DLD decide eligibility.
Xillion Group UAE is a consultancy. It is not a licensing authority, a bank or a law firm, and approvals are decided by the authority. This page is general information, not legal, tax or investment advice, and nothing here is a guarantee.
Your case may need more or less. We confirm the exact list with the authority or partner before you spend time on it.
| Item | What we can say |
|---|---|
| Property price | Set by seller and buyer through a licensed brokerage. Not through us. |
| Visa fees | Published by ICP and GDRFA and they change. We do not quote a figure here. Ask for a current written quote. |
| Our service fee | Quote on request. |
| Timeline | Quote on request. Property transfer and visa processing are decided by DLD and ICP. |
| Guarantee | None. Buying a property does not guarantee a visa. |
It is the long-standing test, but ICP decides, and reports say the test changed in 2026. Confirm the current rule before buying.
A bank no objection certificate has been required in the past. Read our guide on mortgaged property and Golden Visa and confirm with ICP.
No. We are not a brokerage. We introduce you to licensed brokerages and handle visa, company and bank-account work.
No. We do not list, price, negotiate or take commission on property sales.
There are routes for company owners and investors. An immigration adviser confirms which category fits. See Golden Visa for company owners.
Usually yes under the family rules, subject to ICP. See family visa.
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The 2026 rule change is reported only by competitor pages that do not cite the circular, so we do not publish it. Confirm with ICP, GDRFA or DLD.
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