The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term, self-sponsored residence permit granted for five or ten years and renewable on expiry. It removes the need for a national sponsor and gives investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talent and outstanding students the freedom to live, work and study anywhere in the Emirates.
- Validity
- 5–10 years
- Sponsor required
- None
- Typical timeline
- 3–7 days
- Family included
- Yes
Who qualifies
Eligibility has widened considerably since the programme launched in 2019. Our advisers map your profile against every open category before you commit to an application.
- Real estate investors holding property from AED 2 million
- Public investors and fund contributors from AED 2 million
- Entrepreneurs and founders of approved start-ups
- Specialised talent: doctors, scientists, engineers, creatives
- Executive directors and senior managers meeting salary thresholds
- Outstanding students and academic high achievers
How we work
Every file is handled by a named consultant and a documentation specialist. You receive a written eligibility opinion, a document checklist tailored to your category, and status updates at each government stage.
What is included
Our fixed-fee mandate covers nomination, application submission, medical and Emirates ID scheduling, dependants, and post-issuance support such as status change and visa stamping.
Frequently asked
Most complete files receive nomination approval within 2 to 3 working days, with issuance, medical testing and Emirates ID completed inside one week. Property investors on our VIP fast track can complete everything within 24 hours.
Yes. Spouse, children of any age, parents and domestic staff can be sponsored under your Golden Visa for the same duration.
Golden Visa holders are not subject to the standard six-month re-entry rule, though absence conditions vary by category and emirate.