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- Issuing authority
- Dubai Land Department, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
- Jurisdiction
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Publication date
- November 12, 2026
- Effective date
- November 12, 2026
- Stage
- Amendment
- Official source
- www.timeoutdubai.com
On November 12, 2026, Dubai authorities updated regulations regarding residence visa qualifications and tourist entry procedures, according to a report by Time Out Dubai.
Under updated directives from the Dubai Land Department, the previous Dh750,000 minimum real estate investment required for sole property owners to secure a two-year property owner residency visa has been eliminated. For jointly owned properties, the eligibility criteria have been set at a minimum cap of Dh400,000 per investor.
Simultaneously, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has streamlined processing times for single-entry tourist visas. Turnaround times for both 30-day and 60-day tourist visas have been brought down to 48 hours.
The stated intent of the regulatory revisions is to widen residency pathways, reduce barriers to entry, and attract more property investors and international visitors to the emirate.
Sources
- Time Out Dubai · 2026-11-12
