UAE Golden Visa Program

The UAE Golden Visa offers foreign talents and their eligible dependents the opportunity to reside, work, and study in the UAE with exclusive benefits. This long-term residence visa can be obtained through various means: investing a minimum of AED 2 million ($545,000) in public funds for a 10-year residency, purchasing real estate in the UAE worth AED 2 million ($545,000) for a 5-year residency, or investing in a technical or future-oriented project valued at no less than AED 500,000 for a 5-year Golden Visa. Applicants can initiate the application process from anywhere globally and are initially issued a six-month multi-entry visa to the country.

Which Family Members Can Be Added in the Same UAE Residency Application?

Spouse
Children of any age

UAE Overview

The UAE holds significant economic and cultural sway on the global stage. It consists of seven Emirates, with Abu Dhabi as the capital and Dubai as its dynamic cultural hub. Following the discovery and exportation of extensive oil reserves in the 1970s, the nation underwent rapid development. Presently, it stands as a regional powerhouse, acclaimed worldwide for its stability, robust financial system, and opulent lifestyle accessible to both Emirati citizens and its diverse expatriate population.

Language

Arabic

Currency

Emirati Dirham

Total Area

83,600 Km²

Capital

Abu Dhabi

Government

Constitutional federation

Population

10,211,857

UAE Residency Benefits

Spouses and unmarried children of any age can be included in a single application.
Eligible spouses and children may remain in the country throughout their residency period, even in the event of the death of the main Golden Visa applicant.
Access to rewarding financial prospects, benefiting from low tax schemes, such as zero taxes on personal income.
Can attend local schools and universities.
Golden Visa holders and their families may stay abroad for more than the traditional six-month duration while still preserving their UAE residency.
Applicants may secure visas for as many eligible non-UAE nationals as they require for household employees.
The ability to sponsor an unlimited number of domestic helpers.
The privilege of not needing a sponsor.

Golden Visa by Investment in UAE

The UAE's Golden Residence visa is available to a wide range of individuals, including real estate investors who can purchase one of the following to receive a 10-year renewable residence visa.

Investment Options

1- Invest a minimum value of AED 2 million (roughly USD 550,000) for a property
2- A property with a loan from particular local banks and a minimum value of AED 2 million (roughly USD 550,000).
3- One or more off-plan properties from reputable local real estate firms, valued at least AED 2 million (roughly USD 550,000).

How to Qualify for the UAE Residency?

For investors in public investments, a 10-year Golden Visa is possible without a sponsor if they meet certain criteria:
1. Submit a letter from an accredited investment fund in the UAE confirming a deposit of AED 2 million, or
2. Provide a valid commercial or industrial license and memorandum of association indicating a capital of at least AED two million.
3. Present a letter from the Federal Tax Authority verifying annual government payments of at least AED 250,000.
4. Own the invested capital outright, not as a loan.
5. Provide medical insurance proof for themselves and their family.
Real estate investors may obtain a 5-year Golden Visa, renewable under the same conditions, by fulfilling the following:
1. Ownership of property valued at no less than 2 million dirhams.
2. Purchase property with a loan from specific local banks approved by the competent local entity.
Entrepreneurs can secure a 5-year Golden Visa if they own an economic project focused on technical or future-oriented innovation and risk. They must also obtain approval letters from:
1. An auditor in the UAE stating the project's value is not less than 500,000 dirhams.
2. Authorities in the emirate confirming the project's technical or future nature.
3. An accredited business incubator in the UAE supporting the proposed activity.
Outstanding specialized talents, including doctors, scientists, artists, inventors, executives, doctoral degree holders, and specialists in engineering and science, are eligible for the Golden Visa.

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Key Benefits Of Alternative Residency Or Citizenship

Global Mobility

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Family Security

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Business Opportunities

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Tax Haven

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Investment

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