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Dubai Sets $1,572 Fee for Parents of Golden Visa Investors

Dubai has disclosed that foreign property investors sponsoring their parents under the UAE Golden Visa programme must pay $1,572 for each parent's 10-year residence permit. According to the Dubai Land Department, qualifying investors must hold real estate valued at least AED 2 million ($545,000). The long-term residency arrangement offers families an alternative to recurring short-term visa applications.

Published Source: Arbiterz
Issuing authority
Dubai Land Department
Jurisdiction
Dubai
Publication date
November 9, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official source
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Foreign property investors seeking to sponsor their parents under the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Golden Visa scheme must pay $1,572 for each parent's 10-year residence permit, Arbiterz reported. The measure offers eligible investors' families an alternative to repeated short-term visa applications.

According to the Dubai Land Department, the primary investor must pay $2,692 for their own 10-year residence permit, while each parent's permit costs $1,572, excluding additional administrative charges.

To qualify for the residency scheme, foreign property investors are required to own real estate in Dubai with a minimum valuation of AED 2 million ($545,000).

Beyond meeting the property ownership threshold and settling the designated fees, applicants must submit several supporting documents. These include identification documents, a certified birth certificate, proof of dependency, health insurance coverage, a recent photograph, and bank account details.

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