What happens after your 10-year Golden Visa ends?
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Ten years feels a long way off, but it helps to know what the end of the term looks like.
Quick answer
At the end of ten years you renew, provided you still meet a Golden Visa route at that time. Renewal brings another ten-year term. The Golden Visa does not convert into citizenship, and if you no longer qualify you can move to another visa category before expiry.
Ten years feels a long way off, but it helps to know what the end of the term looks like.
Renewal
- Show you still meet a qualifying route
- Valid passport and health insurance
- New medical test and biometrics
- Family members renewed with you
Switching routes
You can renew on a different route — for example property instead of salary — if that is what fits at the time.
If you no longer qualify
Move to another residence category such as employment, investor, family or retirement before the Golden Visa expires.
Citizenship
There is no automatic citizenship after ten years; UAE citizenship works only by nomination.
Start renewal planning about six months before expiry, especially if your circumstances have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is renewal guaranteed?
It depends on meeting a route at renewal time.
Can I renew from abroad?
You need to be in the UAE for medical and biometrics.
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