Residency by Investment in UAE
Residency in the United Arab Emirates gives holders the opportunity to live in a flourishing business hub where the quality of life is unrivaled. With low residency requirements and fast-track applications, residency in the UAE is a fantastic asset for people doing business in the region
The Golden Visa Program
The Golden visa is a long-term residence visa that enables foreign talents to live and work or study in the UAE while enjoying exclusive benefits. Investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers, and frontline heroes are amongst those eligible for the Golden visa. Read about the benefits of the Golden visa and find digital services to apply for it
What is the UAE’s Golden visa
The UAE’s ‘Golden visa’ is a long-term residency visa that enables foreign talents to live and work or study in the UAE while enjoying exclusive benefits which include:an entry visa for six months with multiple entries to proceed with residence issuance
a long-term, renewable residence visa valid for 10 years
a self-sponsored visa, as there is no need for an employment sponsor
ability to stay outside the UAE for more than the usual restriction of six months in order to keep their residence visa
sponsoring their family members, including spouses and children regardless of their ages
sponsoring an unlimited number of domestic helpers
allowing family members to stay in the UAE until the end of their permit duration if the primary holder of the Golden visa passes away
Golden Visa for Property Investors
Real estate investors can obtain a Golden visa in the UAE if they fulfill one of the following conditions:
purchase a property worth no less than AED two million or
purchase a property with a loan from specific local banks or
buy one or more off-plan properties of no less than AED two million from approved local real estate companies
Golden Visa Eligibility Check
In order to check for eligibility, one can visit
https://www.adro.gov.ae/en/golden-visa/eligibility-tool
Digital Services Related to Golden Visa
Visit https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/goldenServicesDashboard
