About this site

Purpose of this site

The UAE Golden Visa Cost Calculator is a free, independent tool that estimates the full, real cost of obtaining a 10-year UAE residency through property investment. Beyond the headline AED 2,000,000 property threshold, it adds the government fees, agency commissions, registration charges and recurring costs that applicants often overlook.

Many people see only the property price and are surprised by the additional one-time and ongoing fees. This tool brings them together in one place so you can plan a realistic budget before committing.

Kept current with 2026 rules

UAE Golden Visa rules change. As of February 2026, the upfront full-payment requirement was scrapped, meaning mortgaged and off-plan property purchases can now qualify. We update the calculator's logic and fee assumptions as the rules evolve so the estimate reflects current policy.

Independent and neutral

This is an independently operated site that builds simple tools to remove the friction from complex residency, immigration and tax decisions. We are not a property developer, broker, or government agency, and the calculator processes your figures entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to or stored on any server.

Before you rely on it

All figures are estimates and property values are market-dependent. This is not legal, tax, or investment advice. Please review our disclaimer and confirm exact costs with a licensed UAE property and immigration professional.