Can Under Market Value Property Qualify for a Golden Visa in the UAE?
Key Highlights UAE authorities look at official DLD or ICP records, not your purchase agreement. A below-market buy can still qualify. The DLD 10-year route uses the title deed value; the ICP 5-year route uses current market valuation—each treats “value” differently. A DLD-certified Taqeemi valuation can turn an old AED 1.6M property into a qualifying […]
What Are the Conditions to Keep the UAE Golden Visa Active?
Key Highlights Golden Visa holders are officially exempt from the UAE’s 6-month return rule. Your visa stays active for its full 5 or 10-year term even if you live abroad, as long as you renew before the expiry date. Selling your qualifying property without a replacement AED 2 million asset removes your renewal basis entirely. […]
UAE Golden Visa vs. Investor Visa: Which Is Better for a Long-Term Stay?
Key Highlights The Golden Visa continues even if you close your UAE company. The Investor Visa does not. Golden Visa holders are exempt from the 6-month re-entry rule that applies to all standard residence visas. You can qualify for a real estate Golden Visa by combining multiple properties to reach the AED 2 million total […]