5-Year Retirement Visa (Property-Based Residency)
For Real Estate Investors Aged 55+ in the UAE
What is the Retirement Visa?
The UAE Retirement Visa is a 5-year renewable residency designed for individuals aged 55 and above who wish to settle in the UAE after retirement — and who have made a qualifying real estate investment of AED 1 million or more.
It provides legal long-term stay, full access to banking, healthcare, and property ownership
- without the need for employment or business
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 5-Year Retirement Visa through property ownership, you must:
1 . Be 55 years old or above at the time of application
2 . Own property worth AED 1 million or more in the UAE
- Can be one or more properties
- Must be fully paid or mostly paid off (depending on the emirate's specific requirements)
3 . Provide the following documents:
- Title deed(s)
- Passport copy
- Emirates ID (if already in UAE)
- Recent photograph
- Proof of age (passport is sufficient)
- Property valuation (if required by immigration)
Benefits of the Retirement Visa
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5-year renewable UAE residency
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No employment or sponsor required
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Full access to UAE healthcare, utilities, and banking
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Sponsor your spouse and children (under your visa)
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Maintain visa even while traveling abroad for extended periods
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Ability to convert to Golden Visa later if investment value increases
Additional Notes
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● This visa is specifically for retired individuals, not active business owners or salaried employees
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● Property must be in your personal name (not under a company or trust unless converted)
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● Some Emirates may require basic health insurance coverage as part of the file
How We Help You
AtPERFECT CONNECTION , we manage the full process from start to stamp:
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Document review and eligibility check
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Property valuation (if required)
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Application typing and submission to relevant immigration authority
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Visa medical test and Emirates ID coordination
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Full family visa assistance (if needed)
Want to Retire in the UAE With Peace of Mind?
If you're 55+ and own AED 1M+ worth of property — you're eligible. Let’s make your next chapter secure and stress-free.
