Dubai Property Retirement Visa: Requirements and Investor Route Comparison
DLD publishes a renewable five-year property retirement residency route with a property threshold starting at AED 1 million and an age condition that should be confirmed at the 55-year boundary. It differs from the ten-year property investor Golden Visa.
Compare the routes without mixing their requirements
| Feature | Property retirement residency | Property Golden Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Term | 5 years, renewable | 10 years, renewable |
| Starting value | AED 1 million under DLD conditions | AED 2 million under investor conditions |
| Age | Confirm the 55-year threshold with the channel | Separate investor-route requirements |
| Financing | Retirement-specific bank evidence | Separate mortgaged-property assessment |
Relevant references: DLD — Property retirement residency requirements · GDRFA — Golden Residence Permit for investors ·
Why confirm age at the boundary?
DLD’s description and service terms do not use identical wording for the age of 55. If you are exactly 55, confirm acceptance with the submission channel instead of relying on one interpretation.
What if the property is mortgaged?
DLD refers to paid-amount evidence and bank-letter requirements for retirement applications. Do not assume a Golden Visa bank letter is suitable for this route; confirm the required format and content first.
Initial review checklist
- Passport and date of birth.
- Ownership document, property value and applicant’s share.
- Financing status and any required bank evidence.
- Photograph, Emirates ID and current residence permit if available.
- Planned dependants and their separate file requirements.
How should you choose?
Compare eligibility and evidence before comparing visa duration. Identify your residency goals and ownership circumstances, then request a review of the available route. Golden Hub provides remote review and coordination; government authorities determine requirements and issue residency.
Frequently asked questions
Is retirement residency the same as a property Golden Visa?
No. Their duration, value thresholds and requirements differ, even though both can relate to property ownership.
Is an AED 1 million property enough on its own?
Other age, ownership, financing and document conditions apply. Value alone does not guarantee approval.
What if I am exactly 55?
Confirm acceptance with the service channel because DLD’s description and terms do not use fully identical age wording.
Official sources and scope
This is general guidance. Requirements can change and agency pages may differ in detail; the submission channel confirms the conditions applied to your file. Golden Hub provides private remote support, is not a government authority and does not guarantee approval or processing time.
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