Dubai Retirement Visa for 5 Years. What are the requirements and fees?

To qualify for a 5-year Dubai retirement visa, you must meet one of the following financial conditions:

  1. Value of the property:
  • Owning one or more properties in Dubai with a total value of at least AED 1 million (approximately $272,000).
  1. Savings:
  • Having savings worth at least AED 1 million (about $272,000) in a bank account in the UAE.
  1. Monthly income:
  • Have a steady monthly income of at least AED 20,000 (about $5,500) from a pension, investments or other sources.

Document preparation:

  • Passport: A copy of a valid passport.
  • Photos: Passport photos in accordance with the requirements.
  • Evidence of meeting financial requirements: Evidence of property value, savings or income (e.g., property deeds, bank statements, income certificates).

Application Fees:

  • Application Fee: Fees can vary, but are usually around AED 3,700 (about US$1,000), which includes the cost of processing the application, issuing the visa and other administrative fees.