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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.

Dubai

Dubai Golden Visa

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.

Major Investment Options

1. Real Estate Investment

  • 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.

2. Business & Job Creation

  • 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.

Application Process Summary

1. Select an investment route and prepare funds:

Pick one of the options above and arrange the required capital.

2. Prepare required documents:

Compile passport, property ownership certificate, health insurance, police clearance, and other supporting documents.

3. Submit the application:

Apply through the Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or a relevant agency.

4. Review and approval:

The submitted documents are reviewed and the application is approved.

5. Visa issuance:

Once approved, a 10-year Golden Visa is issued and can be renewed as required.

Important Notes

  • 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.

Eligibility

1. Age & health

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and in good health.

2. Legal record

Applicants must have no criminal record and must not be subject to international sanctions.

3. Investment threshold

The minimum investment must be met, with funds from clear, lawful sources.

4. Residency requirement

The Golden Visa has no minimum stay requirement and can be applied for without an in-person visit.

5. Family inclusion

Spouse and children may be included in the application.

Advantages of the Dubai Golden Visa

  • 1

    Long-term residency

    Receive a 10-year residency visa that can be renewed.

  • 2

    Visa-free benefits within UAE

    Live, work, and study freely across the UAE.

  • 3

    Tax benefits

    No personal income tax, inheritance tax, or wealth tax.

  • 4

    Dual citizenship allowed

    No need to renounce your existing nationality.

  • 5

    Family inclusion

    Spouse, children, and other direct family members may be included.

  • 6

    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.

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