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Residency in United Arab Emirates

UAE Golden Visa – Residency by Investment

About United Arab Emirates

Overview

About United Arab Emirates

The UAE Golden Visa, launched in 2019, allows foreign investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents, and outstanding students to obtain long-term residency in the UAE. While it does not provide citizenship, it offers stability, security, and access to Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s thriving business, cultural, and lifestyle ecosystem. Applicants can qualify through real estate investment or by meeting category-specific achievements.

Capital:Abu DhabiLanguage:ArabicCurrency:United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Population
11.35 million
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Language
Arabic
Currency
United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Time zone
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
Climate
Hot desert climate

Why United Arab Emirates

Key Points

Why United Arab Emirates?

  • No personal income or capital gains tax.

  • Access to world-class infrastructure, schools, and healthcare.

  • Strategic hub connecting Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

  • Eligibility categories include real estate investors, specialized talents, influencers, and students.

  • Family-friendly: include spouse and children under 25.

Process

How it works

  1. Step 1: Step 1

    Select visa category: investor, entrepreneur, specialized talent, influencer, or student.

  2. Step 2: Step 2

    Compile required documents: investment proof, achievements, recommendations, IDs.

  3. Step 3: Step 3

    Submit application via official UAE portal.

  4. Step 4: Step 4

    Complete biometric registration for Emirates ID and medical examination.

  5. Step 5: Step 5

    Receive Golden Visa (2-year or 10-year) upon approval.

Eligibility — Requirements

Eligibility

Requirements

4 items

The following list outlines the core eligibility requirements for this program.

  • Age 18+ with a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity).

  • Clean criminal record.

  • Health insurance coverage.

  • Category-specific eligibility (investment, talent, influencer, or student).

Frequently asked questions

Question 1

A long-term residency visa allowing foreign investors, specialized talents, and students to live, work, or study in the UAE for 5–10 years.

Question 2

Yes, spouse and unmarried children under 25 can be included.

Question 3

No, it offers long-term residency but not citizenship.

Question 4

EUR 187,000 for a 2-year visa and EUR 500,000 for a 10-year visa.

Question 5

Typically 1–2 months, depending on category and document readiness.

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  • Personalized guidance for investment, talent, and family applications
  • End-to-end assistance: from document preparation to visa issuance
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