Golden Visa | Dubai Land Department
Golden Visa in Bluewaters Island
A 10 year UAE residence on a freehold Bluewaters Island home.
The Golden Visa in Bluewaters Island is a 10 year renewable UAE residence earned by owning a home in this freehold community worth at least AED 2 million on the Dubai Land Department valuation. Bluewaters Island is a Meraas waterfront community where the apartments sit above the threshold, so ownership here qualifies and lets you sponsor your spouse, children and parents.
How does the AED 2 million property route work?
The property route grants a 10 year renewable UAE residence when you own Dubai property valued at or above AED 2,000,000. What counts is the Dubai Land Department valuation, so you qualify on the value of the home, not on a minimum down payment. You can also combine more than one property to reach the threshold. The visa then lets you sponsor your spouse, your children and your parents for the same term.
What are the official Dubai Land Department fees?
These are the government fees published by the Dubai Land Department for the 10 year property Golden Visa. They are the authority's fees, separate from our fixed professional fee, which we quote up front.
| Government item | Fee (AED) |
|---|---|
| Emirates ID (10 years) | 1,153 |
| Confirmation of residency permit (10 years) | 2,856.75 |
| Dubai Land Department fees | 4,020 |
| Administrative fees | 1,155 |
| Family residence permit (10 years, each) | 5,774.50 |
| Parents residence permit (10 years, each) | 5,774.50 |
Can a mortgaged property qualify?
Yes. A property under a bank mortgage can still qualify, provided a bank no-objection letter is submitted stating that the bank does not object to a residence permit being issued on the property, and indicating the amount paid and the balance. The AED 2 million test is on the property value, so a financed home in Bluewaters Island can qualify once the value is confirmed.
Who can you sponsor on the Golden Visa?
A property Golden Visa holder can sponsor a spouse, children and parents for the same 10 year term, without the salary-linked test that applies to a standard residence visa. Each family or parent permit carries its own DLD fee, listed above. Household staff can also be sponsored under the Golden Visa rules.
What documents do you need?
- An e-Certificate of Title or title deed for the property, in the applicant's name
- Passport and a recent personal photo to the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship standard
- The current UAE residence permit and Emirates ID, if you already hold them
- For a mortgaged property, the bank no-objection letter with the paid amount and balance
- Marriage and birth certificates, attested, for family sponsorship
How do you apply for the Golden Visa in Bluewaters Island?
- Confirm the valuation.We check the property clears the AED 2 million Dubai Land Department valuation, and where it is close we look at combining units.
- Assemble the file.We collect the title deed, passport, photo and, for a financed home, the bank no-objection letter, so the application passes the first time.
- Submit and pay.We submit to the Dubai Land Department and settle the official fees listed above.
- Medical, Emirates ID and family.We manage the medical, the Emirates ID and, in the same run, the spouse, children and parent permits.
Why go for the Golden Visa through Bluewaters Island property?
A home that qualifies
Bluewaters apartments sit above AED 2 million, so the value test is rarely the obstacle.
The whole family
One application covers your spouse, children and parents for the same 10 year term.
Filed to pass first time
We confirm the DLD valuation, assemble the title deed and any bank letter, and manage the medical and Emirates ID.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much property do I need on Bluewaters Island?
A Dubai Land Department valuation of at least AED 2 million. Bluewaters homes clear that comfortably.
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Is Bluewaters Island freehold for foreign buyers?
Yes. Bluewaters is a designated freehold community, so foreign nationals can own here and use the property for the Golden Visa. We confirm the specific title with the DLD.
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Can I sponsor my family on this Golden Visa?
Yes. Your spouse, children and parents can be sponsored for the same 10 year term, each with the Dubai Land Department fee shown above.
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