Property you own outright
The property, or properties, must be worth at least AED 2,000,000.
Evidence: The registered purchase agreement, or a property value certificate from the Department of Municipalities and Transport.
Golden Visa
A 10-year UAE Golden Visa through Abu Dhabi property
Own AED 2M of property in Abu Dhabi and you, your spouse and your children can live in the UAE for ten years, renewable. Here's exactly how the AED 2M is measured, and a quick way to check your own numbers.
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10 years
Renewable residence visa
Family
Covers your spouse and children
AED 2M
Of your own capital in Abu Dhabi property
Off-plan
Counts once AED 2M has been paid
How the AED 2M is measured
What counts is your own capital in the property, not just its price. That's where most marketing gets it wrong, and it depends on how you buy.
Property with a mortgage
Your own capital in the property must be at least AED 2,000,000. For example, on a property worth AED 5,000,000, the mortgage still owed can't be more than AED 3,000,000.
Evidence: A property value certificate and a search certificate from the Department of Municipalities and Transport. Mortgages must be with UAE national banks.
Off-plan property
At least AED 2,000,000 must already have been paid to an approved developer. A AED 2M unit bought on a 10% deposit doesn't qualify on day one.
Evidence: The purchase agreement with the approved developer and proof of payments made to date.
Source: Abu Dhabi Residents Office, checked 8 November 2026. Dubai applies different rules; this page covers Abu Dhabi only.
Do I qualify?
Four quick questions. Nothing is sent until you choose to send it.
Is the property ready, or off-plan?
Will you own it alone or jointly?
Own more than one property in Abu Dhabi? Add their values together. Mixed cases, such as one ready home and one off-plan, are best checked by our partner.
Your answer appears here
Fill in the questions to see whether the property gives you a route to the Golden Visa, and if not, how far off it is.
Get your route checked
Send us your answers and we'll come back with property that fits the route, when an off-plan payment plan would reach AED 2M, and an introduction to our Golden Visa partner.
- Your checker answers come with your message
- A reply within one working day
- No obligation to buy
From purchase to visa
- 1
Choose a property that fits the route
We shortlist property where the numbers work: the price, how much you'll have paid by when, and whether a mortgage leaves enough of your own capital in it.
- 2
Buy and pay
You complete the purchase, or for off-plan, make payments to the developer until at least AED 2M has been paid. We track that point for you.
- 3
Our partner prepares your application
Your Golden Visa partner gathers the certificates and documents, and handles the nomination with the Abu Dhabi authorities.
- 4
Medical, Emirates ID and visa
You complete the medical check and biometrics, then receive your visa and Emirates ID. Our partner tells you the government fees and timeline before you start.
How we help
We find property where the visa route actually works, not just property with a AED 2M price tag. Once you qualify, our Golden Visa partner handles the application end to end.
Property that fits the rule
We check your capital in the property, not just its price, before you reserve.
Payment plans timed for you
For off-plan, we show you the date your payments reach AED 2M.
The application handled
Our partner prepares the documents and manages the process with the authorities.
Golden Visa questions
Who does the visa cover?
You, your spouse and your children. The Abu Dhabi Residents Office lists family members as covered by the real estate investor visa.
Can I combine more than one property?
Yes. The rule looks at the total value of the real estate you own, so two or more properties can add up to AED 2M. Our partner confirms the documents needed for each one.
Can I use a mortgage?
Yes, with a UAE national bank, as long as your own capital in the property is still at least AED 2M. On a AED 5M property, for example, the mortgage still owed can't be more than AED 3M.
Does off-plan property count?
It can, once at least AED 2M has been paid to an approved developer. On a payment plan, that point may be months or years after you reserve, so we'll show you when you'd reach it before you buy.
What if I own the property jointly?
Shared ownership can qualify, but how the value is split between owners is assessed case by case. Our partner confirms this before you rely on it.
What happens if I sell?
The visa depends on the property you hold, so selling can affect it. Talk to us before you sell, and our partner will explain what it means for your visa.
Is it the same in Dubai?
No. Dubai measures the AED 2M differently, including the value of mortgaged property. This page covers the Abu Dhabi rules only.
Does buying property guarantee a visa?
No. The authorities decide every application. Our checker gives an indication based on the published rules, and our partner checks your case before you commit.
Rules checked against the Abu Dhabi Residents Office on 8 November 2026. They can change, and the authorities decide every application. This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice. AngelBrics is a trading name of PRSIM Property Management L.L.C, a licensed real estate brokerage in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Talk it through before you decide anything
A 30-minute video call with Ashley. Tell us what you own now and what you want it to do, and we'll tell you honestly whether Abu Dhabi fits.