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Two-year property visa and time abroad
No official page says whether the 180-day absence rule applies to the two-year property visa.
What the source says
"investors holding valid residence visas in the UAE"
u.ae General provisions for the residence visa, exemption list
| Status | Not confirmed - No government page we found states this rule. Treat it as unconfirmed. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | u.ae General provisions for the residence visa, exemption list |
| Authority | UAE Government |
| In force since | Not stated |
| Last checked | 23 September 2026 |
| Source | UAE Government |
What to know
The exemption names investors without saying whether a property-visa holder is one. Ask GDRFA in writing.
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Taskeen.
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Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Two-year property visa and time abroad", Dubai property rules register, last checked 23 September 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/taskeen-180-day-rule/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 23 September 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask UAE Government in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
u.ae General provisions for the residence visa, exemption list, published by UAE Government. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- u.ae General provisions for the residence visa, exemption list - UAE Government - accessed 23 September 2026
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