Dubai 10-Year Residency Visa Salary 2026: Minimum Required
Dubai's 10-year Golden Visa requires AED 2 million property or AED 2 million deposit for qualifying expats in 2026. Here are the exact salary and investment rules.
Who qualifies for Dubai's 10-year residency visa in 2026
The 10-year Golden Visa is issued by ICP. It is available to investors, property owners, entrepreneurs, and high-earning professionals. No sponsor is required and the visa can be renewed every 10 years.
Salary threshold for employed professionals
Employed expats must earn a minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000 (AED 360,000 per year) for the last six months. The salary must be shown on an attested employment contract and reflected in the last six months of bank statements. MOHRE issues the labour card that supports the application.
Property purchase route
Buying residential property worth AED 2 million or more grants eligibility. The property must be fully paid or financed with at least 50 percent equity paid. The title deed is issued by DLD and must be in the applicant's name. Off-plan properties do not qualify until the final handover and payment certificate is issued.
Bank deposit route
Applicants can place AED 2 million in a UAE bank as a fixed deposit for two years. The deposit must remain untouched and a bank certificate confirming the amount and tenure is required. Only deposits held with banks licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE are accepted.
Additional costs and processing
ICP charges AED 2,900 for the 10-year visa stamp plus AED 100 for the Emirates ID. Medical fitness and Emirates ID biometrics are completed at approved centres in Dubai. Processing takes 5 to 10 working days once all documents are submitted online through ICP's portal.
Family sponsorship on the same visa
Spouse and children under 18 can be added at no extra visa fee. Children over 18 must qualify independently or apply for a separate residence visa. Domestic helpers can be sponsored under the same Golden Visa holder with a separate application and a refundable deposit of AED 30,000 per helper.
Key documents checklist
- Valid passport with six months validity
- Salary certificate and six months bank statements
- Property title deed or bank deposit certificate
- Medical fitness certificate from DHA-approved centre
- Passport photos and Emirates ID application form
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Frequently asked questions
Is AED 30,000 monthly salary enough for the 10-year visa?▾
Yes, if the salary is documented for six months and supported by an attested contract and MOHRE labour card.
Can I combine salary and property to qualify?▾
No. You must meet either the salary, property, or deposit threshold in full; partial combinations are not accepted.
How long does the property need to be held?▾
The property must remain in your name for the full 10-year validity of the visa.
Does an off-plan purchase count toward the AED 2 million?▾
Only completed properties with a final DLD title deed qualify. Off-plan units are accepted only after handover and full payment.
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