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Dubai Updates Property Residence Visa Criteria and Entry Regulations

Dubai immigration and land authorities have revised several visa requirements, including real estate residency criteria. The Dubai Land Department removed the previous Dh750,000 threshold for sole-owner two-year property visas and set a Dh400,000 minimum per investor for jointly owned property. Tourist visa processing has been shortened to 48 working hours, and 60-day visas on arrival are available for US, UK, and EU residency holders.

Published Source: Time Out Dubai
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Dubai Land Department, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 12, 2026
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November 12, 2026
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Illustration: Editorial photograph of a modern government service and immigration center in Dubai, showing modern glass desks, digital display screens
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Regulatory authorities across Dubai and UAE immigration channels have implemented adjustments to residency and entry rules, according to Time Out Dubai.

The Dubai Land Department removed the previous Dh750,000 property value minimum for sole owners applying for the two-year property owner residence visa. Under the revised framework, an eligibility minimum of Dh400,000 per investor has been established for jointly owned properties.

In addition, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) reduced tourist visa processing times to within 48 working hours. Travellers holding residency permits from the United States, the United Kingdom, or the European Union are eligible for simplified visas on arrival valid for up to 60 days.

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