Overview of UAE Golden Visa
Benefits of UAE Golden Visa
- Six-month entry visa with multiple entries leading to residence issuance
- Long-term, renewable residence visa valid for 5 or 10 years
- No requirement for a sponsor
- Flexibility to stay outside the UAE for extended periods
- Ability to sponsor family members, including spouses and children of any age
- Option to sponsor an unlimited number of domestic helpers
- Permit for family members to remain in the UAE even after the primary Golden Visa holder passes away.
UAE Golden Visa Eligibility
The requirements for the Golden Visa vary depending on the type of residence, whether investor, talent, entrepreneur, and more.
Investors in Public Investments
Investors in UAE-accredited investment funds can obtain a 10-year Golden Visa without a sponsor if they meet the following criteria:
- Deposit of AED two million in an accredited investment fund or possession of a commercial or industrial license with a capital of no less than AED two million
- Annual government contribution of no less than AED 250,000
- Complete ownership of the invested capital (not a loan)
- Proof of medical insurance for the investor and their family.
Real Estate Investors
Property owners with a property value exceeding AED two million can secure a 5-year Golden Visa, renewable under the same conditions and without a sponsor, provided they:
- Own one or more properties valued at AED two million or more
- Have purchased the property with a loan from specific local banks approved by the relevant local entity.
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs with innovative projects may obtain a 5-year Golden Visa if they meet the following conditions:
- Project value of at least AED 500,000, certified by a UAE auditor
- Approval from relevant authorities confirming the project’s technical or future-oriented nature
- Establishment of the proposed activity in the UAE by an accredited business incubator.
Outstanding Specialized Talents
This category includes professionals such as doctors, scientists, creatives, executives, athletes, and specialists in scientific fields, among others. Each group has specific criteria for obtaining a 10-year Golden Visa, including approval letters from relevant authorities and proof of achievements or qualifications.
Outstanding Students
High-achieving high school and university students may be eligible for a 5 or 10-year Golden Visa respectively, based on their academic performance and the accreditation of their educational institution.
Pioneers of Humanitarian Work and Frontline Heroes
Individuals who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to humanitarian efforts or displayed extraordinary efforts during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic may also qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa with appropriate recommendations from relevant authorities.
Explore the opportunities and benefits of the UAE’s Golden Visa program today.