Gateway Group Worldwide

UAE Visa Services

Visa Support, Simplified

End-to-end visa guidance for every property investor.

Buying property in the UAE and securing the right to live in it are two separate processes, and the second is where most overseas buyers lose time. We handle the paperwork, the typing centre, the medical and the Emirates ID application — and we tell you upfront which route your purchase actually qualifies for.

Visa Options We Assist With

Golden Visa

A ten-year renewable residency for property owners at or above the AED 2 million threshold. Covers spouse, children and domestic staff, with no sponsor required.

Property Investor Visa

A shorter-term residency route for owners below the Golden Visa threshold. Renewable, and often the sensible first step while a portfolio is still building.

Employment Visa

For buyers relocating to work, or setting up a company here. We coordinate with the employer or free zone so the residency and the property timeline don't collide.

Family & Dependent Visa

Once your own residency is issued, you can sponsor a spouse, children and parents. Each has its own income and documentation test — we map them before you apply.

Retirement Visa

A five-year residency for applicants over 55 who meet the property, savings or income criteria. Renewable as long as the qualifying asset is held.

Renewal & Status Change

Existing residents switching sponsor, converting a visit visa, or renewing before expiry. Handled without you leaving the country in most cases.

Our Visa Process

Consultation

Document Collection

Application Submission

Medical & Biometrics

Visa Issuance

Eligibility & Documents

What you'll need to get started.

Speak with a visa advisor about your options.

Our agents combine hyperlocal expertise with a global buyer network to position your home for its best possible outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Dubai allows full foreign ownership in designated freehold areas, which cover most of the city’s most popular communities. Buyers do not need to hold residency before purchasing and the process is open to investors from almost every country.
Yes. Dubai’s off-plan market is regulated by the Dubai Land Department and RERA, with developer payments typically held in escrow accounts and released according to construction progress. When purchasing with a reputable developer, off-plan property can be a secure investment offering attractive payment plans and strong growth potential. Our advisors help you assess each opportunity and select projects that align with your investment goals.

The principal cost is the Dubai Land Department transfer fee at 4% of the contract price. The law splits this 2% buyer / 2% seller, but market practice is that the buyer carries the full 4%. Beyond that: Binghatti

  • Title deed issuance — around AED 580 for apartments; AED 40 on off-plan contracts Binghatti
  • Trustee office registration — AED 4,200 above AED 500,000, fixed regardless of value Realestateclubdubai
  • Developer NOC — typically AED 500 to 5,000 Realestateclubdubai
  • Agency commission — 2% is the market standard
  • Mortgage registration, if financing — 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290In practice, budget 7–10% above the purchase price for the full transaction. RealestateclubdubaiProperty Finder

One point that catches overseas buyers: since February 2025, Central Bank rules require these costs to be paid upfront in cash — banks can no longer roll them into the mortgage. There is no property tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax in Dubai, though your home jurisdiction may still tax the asset. Letsprosper

Yes. We work around your schedule, wherever you are in the world. Viewings, calls and paperwork are handled remotely and if you’re unable to travel, a Power of Attorney allows us to complete the transaction on your behalf. Many of our clients purchase property in Dubai without ever leaving home.