Can you get a UAE Golden Visa without buying property?
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Property is the best-known route, not the only one. Here are the other ways to a 10-year Golden Visa.
Quick answer
Yes. Besides property, the Golden Visa is open to skilled professionals earning 30,000 a month in MOHRE level 1 or 2 roles with a degree; public investors (for example an 2 million deposit in an accredited UAE investment fund or capital in a UAE company); entrepreneurs (1 million revenue, an incubator approval or past exits worth 7 million); specialised talents such as doctors, scientists, creatives and athletes; outstanding students and graduates; and humanitarian pioneers and frontline heroes.
If buying property is not right for you, one of the other routes may fit better — and some are faster.
Routes without property
| Route | In short |
|---|---|
| Skilled professionals | 30,000 a month, MOHRE level 1 or 2, bachelor's degree |
| Public investment | 2 million in an accredited fund or company capital |
| Entrepreneurs | 1 million revenue, incubator approval or 7 million in past exits |
| Specialised talents | Doctors, scientists, inventors, creatives, athletes — with endorsement |
| Students and graduates | Top results at school or university |
| Humanitarian and frontline | Recognised humanitarian work or frontline service |
How to choose
Pick the route where your documents are strongest today. A professional with a clear salary record is usually faster on the skilled route than on the investment route, for example.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest Golden Visa without property?
For employees, the skilled-professional route is often the most straightforward if the salary, job level and degree conditions are met.
Can I switch routes at renewal?
Yes. Renewal can use any route you qualify for at the time.
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