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Residency

UAE Golden Visa

10-year renewable residency for investors, talent and entrepreneurs.

Five ways to qualify

The UAE Golden Visa rewards people who add value to the country. Pick the route that fits you — each one grants the same 10-year, self-sponsored residency.

Golden Visa routeRequirementWho it suits
Property Owner2M+ propertyOwn UAE property with a value of 2 million or more — ready or off-plan.Details
Company Owner2M capital / shareShareholder in a UAE company with capital or a personal share worth 2 million or more.Details
Manager / Executive30k basic salaryGeneral managers, directors and skilled professionals earning 30,000+ basic per month.Details
Fixed Deposit2M depositPlace a two-year blocked cash deposit of 2 million with a UAE-accredited bank.Details
Family Dependentvia a Golden Visa holderA Golden Visa holder grants the same 10-year residency to spouse, children, parents and staff.Details

Each route, step by step

Conditions, documents and the process for every category — read the one that applies to you.

Property Owner

2M+ property

Own UAE property with a value of 2 million or more — ready or off-plan.

Conditions

  • Property value of 2 million or more, assessed by the Dubai Land Department.
  • Off-plan accepted — Oqood is enough, with no minimum payment percentage.
  • Mortgaged property accepted, and the outstanding balance is not deducted from the value.
  • Since 14 July 2026 portfolio merging between spouses or co-owners is no longer accepted — each applicant must individually hold 2 million.

Documents

  • Title Deed or Oqood
  • Passport copy and personal photo
  • Emirates ID / current visa copy (if inside the UAE)
  • Bank NOC is no longer requested for mortgaged property

Procedure

  1. 1DLD property blocking and recommendation letter to immigration
  2. 2GDRFA pre-approval
  3. 3Cancel the existing visa (not required for tourist or on-arrival entry)
  4. 4Medical fitness test
  5. 5Golden Visa issuance
  6. 6Emirates ID application and biometrics
  7. 7Emirates ID delivery

Company Owner

2M capital / share

Shareholder in a UAE company with capital or a personal share worth 2 million or more.

Conditions

  • Company capital, or your personal share of it, of at least 2 million.
  • Mainland and free-zone companies both accepted, subject to authority approval.
  • Financials must be audited by an approved UAE auditor.

Documents

  • Trade licence and Memorandum of Association (MOA)
  • VAT returnslast 4 quarters
  • Audited balance sheetlast 2 years
  • Company bank statementlast 6 months
  • AECB credit report
  • Passport, visa and Emirates ID copies plus digital photo
  • Personal bank statementlast 6 months
  • Auditor trade licence and professional licence

Procedure

  1. 1Immigration pre-approval
  2. 2Cancellation of the current visa
  3. 3Medical fitness test
  4. 4Golden Visa issuance
  5. 5Emirates ID application and biometrics
  6. 6Emirates ID delivery

Manager / Executive

30k basic salary

General managers, directors and skilled professionals earning 30,000+ basic per month.

Conditions

  • Basic salary above 30,000 — the basic figure, not the total package.
  • The same salary received for more than 2 years.
  • More than 2 years with the same company.
  • Job title on the visa must be Manager or higher.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher, attested.

Documents

  • Passport copy, visa copy and personal photo
  • Bachelor's degreelegally translated and MOFA attested
  • Equivalency certificate from MOHESR (if applicable)
  • MOHRE labour contract or free-zone employment contract
  • Personal bank statementslast 6 months
  • NOC letter from the current employer

Procedure

  1. 1Nomination request and document verification
  2. 2GDRFA approval
  3. 3Cancel the current employment visa
  4. 4Medical fitness test and final Golden Visa stamping

Fixed Deposit

2M deposit

Place a two-year blocked cash deposit of 2 million with a UAE-accredited bank.

Conditions

  • Minimum cash deposit of 2 million.
  • Funds held (blocked) for a minimum of 2 years.
  • Deposit must sit with a UAE-accredited bank or approved fund.

Documents

  • Official bank hold letter addressed to GDRFA / ICP
  • Passport copy and personal photo
  • Proof of UAE accommodation (Ejari or Title Deed)

Procedure

  1. 1Open a UAE bank account and transfer the funds
  2. 2Obtain the official Golden Visa block letter from the bank
  3. 3Submit the GDRFA nomination for approval
  4. 4Medical fitness test and final visa stamping

Family Dependent

via a Golden Visa holder

A Golden Visa holder grants the same 10-year residency to spouse, children, parents and staff.

Conditions

  • Spouse and children receive visas matching the sponsor's.
  • No age limit for unmarried sons and daughters on a Golden Visa.
  • Parents can be granted 10-year visas under standard sponsorship rules.
  • Unlimited domestic workers, maids and drivers can be sponsored.

Documents

  • Sponsor's Golden Visa and Emirates ID copy
  • Dependants' passports and personal photos
  • MOFA-attested marriage / birth certificates
  • Valid health insurance (required for final stamping)

Procedure

  1. 1Cancel any existing UAE visa
  2. 2Golden Visa application
  3. 3Medical fitness test
  4. 4Golden Visa issuance
  5. 5Emirates ID application, biometrics and delivery

Benefits of the Golden Visa

More than long-term residency — the Golden Visa removes the rules that make ordinary UAE visas stressful. Here is what you actually get.

10 years, renewable

Residency for a full decade, renewable as long as you still meet your route's condition. No more 2–3 year renewal cycles.

You are your own sponsor

The visa is not tied to an employer or a local sponsor. Change jobs, close a company or retire — your residency continues unaffected.

No 6-month entry rule

Normal residence visas lapse after 6 months outside the UAE. The Golden Visa has no such rule — live abroad and return whenever you like.

Sponsor your whole family

Spouse, children and parents receive 10-year visas under you, plus domestic staff. No age limit for unmarried sons and daughters.

Security for your family

If the holder passes away, family members keep their residency until their own visas expire — they are not required to leave the UAE.

Work, study & business freedom

Live, work and study anywhere in the UAE and own 100% of a mainland business — full flexibility with no extra approvals.

Your exact Golden Visa cost in under 30 seconds

Pick your category, add family members and see every fee broken down — DLD, GDRFA, ICP, medical and Emirates ID. No signup, no phone number.

Golden Visa routeGovernment fees includedFrom (1 applicant)
Property OwnerDLD & admin 5,763 · Immigration & visa 2,710 · Emirates ID 10-yr 1,1859,148
Company OwnerImmigration & visa 2,710 · Emirates ID 10-yr 1,1853,895
Manager / ExecutiveImmigration & visa 2,710 · Emirates ID 10-yr 1,1853,895
Fixed DepositImmigration & visa 2,710 · Emirates ID 10-yr 1,1853,895
Each family dependentImmigration & visa 2,710 · Emirates ID 10-yr 1,1853,895

Indicative UAE government fees. A medical fitness test applies per adult applicant, and family members are added on top. Use the calculator for your exact total including the processing package, dependants and our service fee.

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Our Golden Visa services

A complete, done-for-you Golden Visa service in Dubai. We confirm your eligibility, prepare and attest every document and handle the full DLD, GDRFA and ICP application across all five routes.

01

Free eligibility check

We confirm which route you qualify for — property, company, salary, deposit or dependent — before you pay anything.

02

Documents & attestation

Degree attestation, salary certificates, title deeds and bank letters prepared and verified to GDRFA and ICP standards.

03

Full application handling

We submit and follow your file end to end — pre-approval, status change, medical, Emirates ID and visa stamping.

04

Family sponsorship

Add your spouse, children, parents and domestic staff to your 10-year visa in the same process.

05

VIP 24-hour fast track

Property Golden Visas completed within 24 hours, with pick-and-drop for medical and Emirates ID biometrics.

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Upfront, itemised cost

See exact government fees versus our service charge in the calculator before you commit — no surprises.

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 2 million
  • Public investors and fund contributors from 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.

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