Golden Visa in Dubai for a Russian investor: threshold and conditions

A Russian investor considering a property purchase in Dubai often asks about residency early in the conversation. The relevant route is the UAE Golden Visa, and its property threshold is clear: an investment of at least AED 2 million. Everything beyond the threshold, exact conditions, required documents, how a family's application is processed, is confirmed with the UAE authorities at the time of filing.

The threshold and the principle

The UAE's official portal states that a property investment of at least AED 2 million opens the door to a Golden Visa application, under conditions. It is not an automatic right attached to the purchase itself: it is an entry point into an application reviewed by the relevant authorities. No specific visa duration is stated in this guide; it is confirmed with the authorities at the time of filing.

How the threshold maps onto a Prestige One purchase

At Prestige One, working out what 20% of the Golden Visa threshold represents gives a useful anchor: 20% of AED 2,000,000 is AED 400,000, and the 4% DLD registration fee on that same amount is AED 80,000. These are figures derived from the official threshold, not project prices. The exact starting prices for Coastal Haven, Hilton Residences, FAUCHON Résidences, Luxury Canal Residences, Sanctuary Residences or Golf Residences remain on request, confirmed by your adviser for the typology you choose.

What a Russian investor should prepare

A file built around a property-linked Golden Visa application generally needs to show:

identity documents for the applicant and, where family members are included, documents establishing the family relationship;
proof of payment showing the invested amount;
the signed sale or reservation contract covering the unit.

The exact list and eligibility conditions are confirmed with the authorities at filing time. Orven points you toward the right steps without standing in for the authorities, and does not suggest any way to work around compliance checks on the funds used for the investment.

Family members in the application

Many investors ask about including a spouse and children. The Golden Visa route in principle allows certain family members to be included, but the exact scope, and the documents required for each, are confirmed with the authorities rather than assumed identical for every file.

Compliance comes first

Because the property investment itself is reviewed alongside the residency application, the source-of-funds documentation matters as much as the investment amount. Our guide on source of funds and KYC for a Dubai property purchase covers what the developer and the bank check before funds reach the escrow account, and our guide on buying property in Dubai from Russia covers the broader purchase process.

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How the investment and the application connect

The Golden Visa application is not independent from the property purchase itself: the file submitted to the authorities relies on the sale contract and proof of payment for the property concerned. This means an investor needs to move both processes forward in parallel, rather than treating the purchase as settled and residency as a formality to handle afterwards. Your Orven adviser helps you line up the two timelines, the payment schedule and the application filing, without ever standing in for the authorities on the final decision.

The typologies available at Prestige One

Beyond the threshold itself, several Prestige One projects can suit different investor profiles: Hilton Residences and FAUCHON Résidences, both with a 20/40/40 plan, Luxury Canal Residences and Sanctuary Residences with a 20/45/35 plan, Golf Residences with a 20/20/60 plan, and Coastal Haven with its 20/80 plan. Each sits in its own district with its own published amenities; your adviser helps you identify which one fits both your investment objective and the Golden Visa threshold.

Moving forward with Orven

Reach Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com with your investment plan. Your adviser walks you through the official resources on the Golden Visa and confirms each step against your own file before you rely on it.

For the full project list and buying process alongside the Golden Visa question covered here, see our page on buying property in Dubai and Batumi from Russia.

FAQ

Is reaching AED 2 million enough on its own to get the Golden Visa? No. Reaching the threshold only opens the door to an application. Approval still depends on the authorities' review of the full file, not on the invested amount alone.

How long does the Golden Visa last once granted? This guide does not state a fixed duration. That detail, like the renewal process, is something the authorities confirm when the application is filed.

Does the source of the invested funds affect the application? Yes. The funds used for the investment go through the same source-of-funds checks as any Dubai property purchase, and a Golden Visa application does not bypass that process.

Do I need to travel to the UAE to file the application? Some identity verification steps may require an in-person presence. Your Orven adviser confirms, case by case, what can be handled remotely.