Golden Visa | Dubai Land Department
Golden Visa in Emirates Hills
A 10 year UAE residence on an Emirates Hills mansion, far above AED 2 million.
The Golden Visa in Emirates Hills is a 10 year renewable UAE residence earned by owning a home in this freehold Emaar community worth at least AED 2 million on the Dubai Land Department valuation. Emirates Hills is a custom-villa enclave where values sit far 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 Emirates Hills 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 Emirates Hills?
- 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 Emirates Hills property?
Value is never the issue
Emirates Hills homes sit far above AED 2 million, so the property test is a formality; the work is the paperwork.
The whole family
One application covers your spouse, children and parents for the same 10 year term.
Handled end to end
We confirm the DLD valuation, assemble the title deed and any bank letter, and manage the medical and Emirates ID.
How we help with your Golden Visa
Frequently asked questions
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How much property do I need in Emirates Hills for the Golden Visa?
A Dubai Land Department valuation of at least AED 2 million. Emirates Hills homes clear that many times over.
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Is Emirates Hills freehold for foreign buyers?
Yes. Emirates Hills 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 before filing.
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Can I sponsor my family on the Emirates Hills 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.
Nearby and related
Sources
- Dubai Land Department, Golden Visa for property investors dubailand.gov.ae
- UAE Government, Golden Visa u.ae
- Dubai Land Department, property ownership and freehold areas dubailand.gov.ae
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