The UAE Golden Visa grants foreign investors long-term residency through a range of investment routes, with a 10-year residency permit at the core. The visa supports family inclusion and, distinctively, requires no local sponsor.
The UAE Golden Visa grants foreign investors long-term residency through a range of investment routes, with a 10-year residency permit at the core. The visa supports family inclusion and, distinctively, requires no local sponsor.
Purchase property in Dubai worth at least AED 2,000,000.
Property must be completed; outright ownership is accepted, and mortgages are accepted under specific conditions.
The property must be registered in the investor's own name; in joint ownership cases, each owner's share must be at least AED 2,000,000.
Deposit at least AED 2,000,000 in a UAE investment fund or bank, or
Establish a UAE company or invest at least AED 2,000,000 in an existing UAE business.
Alternatively, be the owner or a partner of a company paying at least AED 250,000 in taxes per year.
Investment funds must be entirely the applicant's own; proof of source (not a loan) is required.
Pick one of the options above and arrange the required capital.
Compile passport, property ownership certificate, health insurance, police clearance, and other supporting documents.
Apply through the Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or a relevant agency.
The submitted documents are reviewed and the application is approved.
Once approved, a 10-year Golden Visa is issued and can be renewed as required.
Investment funds must be the applicant's own — proof that funds are not borrowed is required.
Applicants must be in good health and free of criminal record.
The Golden Visa can be applied for without a sponsor, and family members may be included.
Holders may remain outside the UAE for more than 6 months during the visa's validity without losing it.
If the holder passes away, family members may remain in the UAE until the visa's expiry.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and in good health.
Applicants must have no criminal record and must not be subject to international sanctions.
The minimum investment must be met, with funds from clear, lawful sources.
The Golden Visa has no minimum stay requirement and can be applied for without an in-person visit.
Spouse and children may be included in the application.
Long-term residency
Receive a 10-year residency visa that can be renewed.
Visa-free benefits within UAE
Live, work, and study freely across the UAE.
Tax benefits
No personal income tax, inheritance tax, or wealth tax.
Dual citizenship allowed
No need to renounce your existing nationality.
Family inclusion
Spouse, children, and other direct family members may be included.
Fast processing
Visa typically issued in 2–6 months.
The Dubai Golden Visa offers investors long-term residency, paired with broad benefits and flexible conditions — making it an attractive option for global investors. With its stable living environment and status as a global business hub, Dubai opens a wide range of opportunities.
The property route requires completed real estate worth at least AED 2,000,000 registered in the applicant’s own name; where ownership is shared, each share must itself be worth AED 2,000,000 or more. The alternatives are a deposit of AED 2,000,000 in a UAE investment fund or bank, establishing or investing AED 2,000,000 in a UAE company, or being the owner or partner of a company that pays at least AED 250,000 in tax per year.
Yes. The Dubai Golden Visa can be applied for without a local sponsor and allows family members to be included. There is also no separate residency requirement, so the application can be made without visiting the UAE, which sets it apart from other long-term residence visas.
The Golden Visa is valid for 10 years and can be renewed. Staying outside the UAE for more than six months does not invalidate it during its validity, and if the visa holder dies, family members may remain in the UAE for the remainder of the visa term.
The investment must consist entirely of the applicant’s own funds, and evidence that it is not borrowed is required. Mortgage-financed property can be recognised under certain conditions in the real-estate route, so the funding structure should be reviewed individually before filing. Separately, applicants must be in good health, have no criminal record, and not be subject to international sanctions.
Visas are typically issued within two to six months. The UAE levies no income tax, inheritance tax, or wealth tax and permits dual nationality, so there is no need to renounce an existing citizenship, and holders may live, work, and study freely in the UAE.
DaeYang supports the selection of the investment route and preparation of funds, the document set including passport, proof of ownership, health insurance, and police clearance, the filing with GDRFA or the relevant authority, and the review process through to issuance. Recognised investment formats are revised frequently, so the applicable requirements are re-confirmed as of your consultation date.
