What are the documents required for a 5-Year Retirement Visa?

You need to acquire the following documents to apply for the long-term residency Visa once you are in the UAE:

• When a title deed, Pre-title deed (Oqood) or Initial Contract of Sale is issued for property in Dubai, the property value stated in the deed must be at least 1 million AED (other emirates & DIFCA are not accepted). This is the official legal document issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) that proves you are the rightful owner of a property. Your electronic Title Deed is available on the Dubai REST app and you can access it like this. You can also upload your Title Deed on Prosper to automate lease renewals, receive expiry reminders, and track tenant contracts for every property—ensuring no missed renewals or outdated records.
• Applicant age must be min. 55 years old
• Very clear passport copy (passport valid for more than 6 months).
• A clear passport copy (Passport valid more than 6 months).
• Emirates ID (If applicable). An Emirates ID is the official identification card issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) to all UAE citizens and residents.
• A high-quality applicant digital photo that matches the ICP specifications(Note: Please find the personal photo guidelines to be followed set by the Federal Authority for Identity Citizenship, Customs & Port Security here.
• Applicants from the following countries Must Bring their National ID (IRAN – PAKISTAN – IRAQ – LIBYA – AFGHANISTAN).
• Health insurance (from any insurance company in UAE).
• Title deed owners can apply for Retirement residence visa application if the market value exceeds 1 million (official evaluation certificate is mandatory).
• Title deed jointly between partners is acceptable (applicant share should be minimum 1 million).
• The applicant’s name in the title deed must be matching with the name in the passport.

As per the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) regulation, Medical insurance is compulsory for all residence permits applications.

In case the property joint between Husband & Wife, property share must be equal between both parties. In case the shares are not equal, the highest share holder will only be allowed to apply as primary visa holder and then sponsor another party (Spouse).

You can also consult with Prosper property specialists to explore properties that qualify and mortgage a property worth AED 1 million with a downpayment of just 20% to be eligible for the 5 Year Retirement Visa.