Golden Visa UAE
Secure 10-year residency with the Dubai Golden Visa in the UAE.
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United Arab Emirates
Golden Residence
10 years · renewable
Collaborating extensively with UAE government departments
Every file we submit passes through official channels. We work alongside the federal and Dubai authorities that issue, approve and stamp long-term residence in the UAE.
Government of Dubai
Ministry of Economy
Dubai Land Department
ICP
Dubai Chamber
GDRFA
Dubai Courts
Ministry of Justice
Dubai Municipality
Government of Sharjah
Dubai Police
MOHRE
MOFAIC
Dubai Health Authority
Emirates Health Services
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What is the UAE Golden Visa?
A long-term residence permit, granted by the UAE government, that removes the sponsor from the equation entirely.
Long-term stability
The Golden Visa is a government-backed long-term residence programme that lets you live, work and study in the UAE without a national sponsor. It was introduced in 2019 to keep global talent and capital in the country.
Global talent attraction
Where a standard residence permit runs two to three years, the Golden Visa is issued for five or ten years and is renewable — enough runway to plan a career, a school and an investment horizon properly.
Economic growth
Eligibility has widened well beyond investors: entrepreneurs, doctors, scientists, researchers, cultural figures, athletes and top-performing students all now qualify under their own routes.
The core objectives of the Golden Visa
Attract foreign investment and encourage entrepreneurship.
Bring in global expertise across medicine, science, technology and culture.
Build a stable, diverse and innovation-driven economy.
The Golden Visa is more than a residence permit. It is a route to staying in the UAE on your own terms, with the stability to build a life around it.
Book your free consultationWhy choose the UAE Golden Visa?
A renewable ten-year residence that combines tax advantages, family security, lifestyle and global mobility in one permit — without depending on an employer.
Long-term residency & peace of mind
Residence valid for up to ten years and renewable. There is no standard six-month re-entry rule, so frequent travellers and business owners keep their status while they move.
Family sponsorship & dependants
Sponsor a spouse, children of any age, parents and household staff — everyone on the same long-term footing, with full access to schools and healthcare.
Tax-free wealth & business growth
No personal income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax. Corporate tax is 0% up to AED 375,000 of taxable income and 9% above it, with small-business relief where eligible.
Real estate opportunity
Around AED 2 million of qualifying property opens the ten-year route. Dubai transactions reached roughly AED 431 billion in the first half of 2025, with rental yields commonly in the 6–8% range.
World-class lifestyle & education
Advanced hospitals, international schools and globally ranked universities, in a country consistently placed near the top of regional safety indices.
Career freedom
The visa is not tied to one employer. Change jobs, hold roles across companies or freelance across projects without your residency being at risk.
Recognition & privileges
Priority lanes at airports and government centres where available, premium banking, and access to incentive programmes designed for investors and founders.
How it compares globally
Against residency-by-investment programmes in Portugal, Malta or the US EB-5, the UAE grants a longer initial term — up to ten years against a typical two to five — and its property route sits at roughly AED 2 million, below or alongside most comparable thresholds.
Eligibility criteria for the Golden Visa in the UAE
Most refusals happen because an applicant files under the wrong category. Here is the breakdown, route by route.
Investors
Property and public investment routes.
- Property from AED 2 million — ready or off-plan from approved developers
- Multiple properties can be combined to reach the threshold
- Mortgaged units accepted where down-payment conditions are met
- Public investment route from around AED 10 million into a UAE company or accredited fund
Entrepreneurs
Founders and start-up owners.
- An existing UAE business, or an endorsed start-up
- Capital requirements commonly between AED 500,000 and AED 1,000,000
- Endorsement from an accredited incubator, accelerator or government body
- AI, renewable energy, technology and e-commerce are prioritised
Specialised talent
Science, medicine, culture and sport.
- Doctors with a valid UAE licence and health-authority approval
- Scientists and researchers accredited by the Emirates Scientists Council
- Inventors with patents approved by the Ministry of Economy
- Artists, athletes and coaches endorsed by the relevant authority
Outstanding students
High achievers and graduates.
- Top-performing secondary school graduates in the UAE
- University students with a GPA of 3.8/4.0 or equivalent
- Universities must be UAE-recognised or internationally accredited
- Families of outstanding students may be included
Humanitarian pioneers
Frontline and community contribution.
- Charity founders, philanthropists and long-serving volunteers
- Community leaders and social workers with measurable impact
- Endorsement from a government body or recognised organisation
- Proof of service, achievements and recommendation letters
Skilled professionals
Salaried employees and executives.
- Salary thresholds set by MOHRE, commonly from AED 30,000 per month
- A valid employment contract with a UAE-based employer
- Attested degree at bachelor level or above
- Occupational classification in MOHRE's first or second skill level
Not sure where you fit? Book a free consultation with our Dubai Golden Visa specialists and we will tell you, honestly, which route is strongest for you.
Free eligibility opinionOne week, five stages, zero guesswork
Most files complete inside seven working days. You always know which stage you are in and what happens next.
- 01
Eligibility check
A senior consultant reviews your profile and confirms the strongest category in writing.
- 02
Document preparation
A tailored checklist, with attestation and legal translation handled in-house.
- 03
Application submission
Filed through ICP Smart Services, GDRFA or the Dubai Land Department, tracked at each stage.
- 04
Approval & biometrics
Entry permit, medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics booked around your calendar.
- 05
Visa issuance
Your 5 or 10-year visa is stamped and the Emirates ID delivered, dependants included.
Property Golden Visa issued within 24 hours
Built for high-net-worth investors in Dubai for only a few days. Provide the title deed and passport in the morning; medical, biometrics, Emirates ID and visa stamping are completed inside one working day — with a consultant beside you at every counter.
- Same-day submissionFiled the moment documents are verified.
- VIP pick & dropChauffeured pick-up and drop-off for every appointment.
- Priority medical & biometricsPrivate VIP screening lanes, no queues.
- Dedicated senior consultantOne point of contact, reachable on WhatsApp.
Golden Visa vs other UAE residency visas
| Other UAE residency visas | UAE Golden Visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1–3 years, renewable | 5–10 years, renewable |
| Sponsorship | Employer or family member | None — self-sponsored |
| Eligibility | Employment, family, freelance | Investors, founders, skilled talent |
| Benefits | Standard residency | Live, work and study freely |
| Best for | Short-term, job-linked stays | Long-term planners and HNWIs |
Processing time, fees and costs
Standard Golden Visa files complete in three to seven working days with us; property investors on the VIP route can be issued within 24 hours. Complex talent and entrepreneur files can take longer where an endorsement is required.
Understanding the costs
Costs depend on your category and the emirate you apply in. Government fees generally fall between AED 5,000 and AED 15,000, before medicals, stamping and insurance.
Application & government fees
AED 5,000 – 15,000
Varies by category and emirate.
Medical fitness test
From AED 430
VIP same-day screening available.
Visa stamping & Emirates ID
AED 2,500 – 3,500
Includes biometrics and ID issuance.
Health insurance
AED 800 – 2,500 / year
Basic, comprehensive or family cover.
Renewal, suspension and cancellation
Your Golden Visa renews as long as you continue to meet the criteria — an active property holding, a running business, or a valid endorsement. It can be suspended or cancelled if those conditions lapse, for example if the property value falls below the threshold or an endorsement is withdrawn. We monitor renewal dates for every client we file for.
Common Golden Visa rejections, and how to avoid them
Almost every refusal we are asked to rescue comes down to one of these four.
Incomplete documents or unattested translations
Issue: Missing certifications or a translation that is not legally attested.
How we avoid it: We audit every document and arrange attestation and sworn translation before anything is filed.
Property below threshold or unapproved developer
Issue: The property is valued under AED 2 million, or the developer is not registered.
How we avoid it: We obtain the DLD valuation and confirm developer approval before submission.
Weak evidence for entrepreneur applications
Issue: Insufficient proof of the business case behind the start-up.
How we avoid it: We prepare the business plan, endorsement letters and audited financials that assessors expect.
Talent application without recognised accolades
Issue: No patents, awards or authority endorsements attached to the file.
How we avoid it: We map your record against each authority's criteria and assemble the endorsement pack.
Your personal guide to the Golden Visa in Dubai
We make the application simple, transparent and stress-free. Founded by advisers with decades inside the UAE industry, we handle the paperwork, guide you step by step and stay reachable throughout — for investors, professionals, students and entrepreneurs alike.
- One named consultant from start to finish
- Fixed, itemised fees agreed before we file
- Attestation and translation handled in-house
- WhatsApp updates at every government stage
Everything a relocation actually requires
Residency is one workstream. Property, corporate structure and documentation are the others.
- Business SetupMainland, free zone and offshore company formation with banking support.
- PRO ServicesYour company's PRO department, fully outsourced — employee visas, work permits and MOHRE compliance.
- Amer ServicesEvery Amer centre transaction done online and delivered to your door.
- Property RevaluationOfficial DLD property valuation certificate — 100% online, valid 90 days.
- AttestationMOFA and embassy attestation, collected from your door and delivered back.
- Legal TranslationMOJ-licensed certified Arabic translation, handled 100% online.
- Power of AttorneyLawyer-drafted POA, notarised online by secure video call.
- Wills & TestamentWill drafting and registration — DIFC, Dubai Courts and Abu Dhabi.
- DLD Trustee ServicesDocument preparation and coordination for Dubai property trustee transactions.
- Medical & IDDHA medical fitness and ICP Emirates ID centres in Dubai — sorted by nearest.
- Emirates IDNew card, renewal, lost-card replacement and fees — filed with ICP, 100% online.
- ILOE InsuranceUAE unemployment insurance — subscription, fines and claim support.
- Newborn Baby VisaBirth certificate, MOFA attestation, passport and residence visa for your baby.
- Maid & Nanny VisaSponsor a domestic worker end-to-end: permit, MOHRE contract, medical, Emirates ID and stamping.
Investors, doctors, founders and families
Thousands of clients now hold long-term UAE residency through our desk. Reviews verified by Trust Index on Google.
The eligibility opinion arrived the next morning and flagged a valuation issue that would have cost us weeks. Approved in eleven days.
Markus Schneider
Property investor, Germany
They handled attestation across two countries, the medicals and my children's files. I signed four documents in total.
Priya Mehta
Consultant physician, India
Clear fixed fee, a named consultant who answered on WhatsApp, and no surprises at any government stage.
Sofia Romano
Founder, Italy
Great service and a quick turnaround. Everything was explained before it happened, which is rare here.
Georgios Chamilothoris
Investor, Greece
Excellent service, very prompt responses and a fast processing time on the Golden Visa application.
Deepak Kohli
Business owner, India
Our visa was secured in a very short period, with no hidden cost and no surprises. Highly recommended.
Anu Batija
Property owner, Dubai
Questions we answer daily
Still unsure? A consultant will answer directly, no obligation.
Investors, property owners from AED 2 million, entrepreneurs, executives, specialised talent such as doctors and scientists, and outstanding students. We assess your profile against every open category before filing.
A complete file typically reaches nomination approval in 2 to 3 working days, with medicals, Emirates ID and stamping completed within one week. Our VIP property fast track can complete the entire process in 24 hours.
Yes. Spouse, children of any age, parents and domestic staff can be sponsored for the same duration as your own residency.
Government charges start from around AED 4,215 (AED 9,978 on the property route) including medical and the 10-year Emirates ID. We issue one written quotation covering disbursements and our fixed professional fee.
We review the refusal reason, correct the file and resubmit under the strongest available category at no additional professional fee.
Latest from our advisers
A ten-minute call is usually enough
Tell us your category and we will tell you, honestly, whether it is worth filing.
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