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Since April 2026, a sole owner of a completed residential property in Dubai can apply for the two-year property investor visa with no minimum property value. The Dubai Land Department abolished the previous AED 750,000 threshold for sole owners. Joint owners are treated differently: each co-owner must hold an equity share worth at least AED 400,000 to qualify independently. Off-plan units registered only under an Oqood contract do not qualify for this visa tier; the property must be completed and hold a final title deed.
Immigration and residency rules can change and individual outcomes differ. Use this article only as general preparation guidance and verify current requirements through official channels or a qualified professional.
What changed in April 2026
The two-year residence visa linked to property, often called the Taskeen visa, previously required the property to be worth at least AED 750,000. In April 2026 the Dubai Land Department removed that minimum for a sole registered owner. The qualifying test for a single owner is now ownership of a completed residential property, not a specific value.
This matters because competitor and listing-site content still circulates the old AED 750,000 figure. Applicants acting on outdated numbers either disqualify themselves unnecessarily or misjudge eligibility.
Sole owners versus joint owners
For a sole owner, value is no longer the gate; completed ownership is. For jointly owned property, the rule is stricter: each individual applicant must be able to show a verified equity share worth at least AED 400,000 in their own name. Two people splitting a single low-value property may find that neither reaches the per-person share, so the structure of ownership on the title deed needs checking before an application is built.
| Ownership type | Minimum value test (2026) | Key evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sole owner | No minimum property value | Completed property, final title deed |
| Joint owners | At least AED 400,000 share each | Title deed showing each owner’s share value |
Why off-plan does not count here
The two-year visa requires a completed, handed-over property with a final title deed. A unit sold off-plan and recorded under an Oqood (interim) registration is not yet a completed asset and does not qualify for this tier. Buyers who want a residency route while still in a payment plan should look at the ten-year Golden Visa route, which treats off-plan and total contract value differently.
Practical checklist
- Confirmed the property is completed and holds a final title deed
- Checked whether ownership is sole or joint on the title deed
- For joint ownership, verified each applicant’s share is worth at least AED 400,000
- Set aside the old AED 750,000 figure, which no longer applies to sole owners
- Confirmed the property is residential, not off-plan or commercial
Questions to take into the next discussion
- Is the property completed with a final title deed, or still under Oqood?
- Is the applicant a sole owner or one of several joint owners?
- For joint owners, does each share independently meet AED 400,000?
- Would the ten-year Golden Visa route fit better for an off-plan purchase?
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying on the abolished AED 750,000 minimum still shown on many websites.
- Assuming a joint owner qualifies without checking the per-person AED 400,000 share.
- Trying to use an off-plan Oqood unit for the two-year visa.
- Confusing the two-year property visa with the ten-year Golden Visa rules.
- Submitting before the title deed is issued.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum property value for the Dubai 2-year investor visa in 2026?
For a sole owner of a completed residential property there is no minimum value since the April 2026 change. Joint owners must each hold a share worth at least AED 400,000.
Do off-plan properties qualify for the 2-year visa?
No. The two-year property investor visa requires a completed property with a final title deed. Off-plan units registered under an Oqood contract do not qualify for this tier.
What is the difference between the 2-year visa and the Golden Visa?
The two-year visa is tied to a completed property and, for sole owners, has no minimum value. The ten-year Golden Visa requires AED 2,000,000 in total property value but accepts off-plan units and aggregation of multiple properties.
Related support from Phoneix Global
Phoneix Global supports owners and relocating business founders through Dubai residency planning. Review our advisory capability or contact the team. Compare this route with the February 2026 Golden Visa property rules before deciding which visa fits your purchase.
