What is ICA批准（内务部批准）?
UAE内务部（ICA）颁发的安全许可，特定国籍的外籍人士购买特定地点或类型的房产时须事先获得。ICA审批通常由公证处代为申请，是相关交易完成DLD过户的必要前置条件。
Description
ICA (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) is the UAE federal body that manages identity documents, residency permits, and entry visas. ICA approval is a step in the investor visa application process, after a property investor meets the ownership threshold, ICA vets the application and issues the residency visa upon approval.
Property investors applying for a UAE Golden Visa (10-year) or 2-year investor visa must obtain ICA approval as part of the residency process. Under the April 2026 update, sole owners qualify for the 2-year visa with no minimum property value (joint owners need AED 400K each); the Golden Visa retains the AED 2M total property value threshold and now accepts off-plan and mortgaged property. The typical flow is: purchase qualifying property → obtain title deed (or Oqood for off-plan Golden Visa) → apply through GDRFA → ICA background checks → visa stamping. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks.
How to interpret
ICA approval is one step in a multi-stage process, not the final outcome. Investors should track each stage: title deed issuance, visa application submission, ICA clearance, and visa stamping. Delays at the ICA stage are most commonly caused by missing documentation or incomplete background checks. Ensuring all documents are correctly apostilled and translated before submission reduces the risk of delays.
迪拜市场背景
The ICA approval process is managed federally across all UAE emirates, meaning the timeline is consistent for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah investors. The GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) in Dubai coordinates with ICA and is the primary contact for property investor visa applications. Applications submitted through licensed typing centres or approved legal firms often proceed more smoothly than self-submitted applications.
Frequently asked questions
Clearance from the UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security required for residency visa issuance, entry permits, and identity registration, relevant for property investors seeking investor visas.
ICA (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) is the UAE federal body that manages identity documents, residency permits, and entry visas. ICA approval is a step in the investor visa application process, after a property investor meets the ownership threshold, ICA vets the application and issues the residency visa upon approval.
ICA approval is one step in a multi-stage process, not the final outcome. Investors should track each stage: title deed issuance, visa application submission, ICA clearance, and visa stamping.
The ICA approval process is managed federally across all UAE emirates, meaning the timeline is consistent for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah investors. The GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) in Dubai coordinates with ICA and is the primary contact for property investor visa applications.
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The typical flow is: purchase qualifying property (sole owner: any value; joint: AED 400K per investor; Golden Visa: AED 2M total) → obtain title deed → apply through GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) → ICA background checks → visa stamping. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks.
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