10 year visaMatches your valueGolden Visa
Own UAE property worth at least AED 2 million. Ready, off-plan and mortgaged properties are accepted.
View details10-Year UAE Golden Residency
Secure Your Future with the Golden Visa in the UAE
Live, work, invest and build your future in the UAE with long-term residency, family sponsorship and the freedom to plan ahead. Check your eligibility and apply with a team that handles every step.
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Chat with an expertWhat is a UAE Golden Visa?
The Golden Visa is a long-term residency programme created by the UAE to attract and keep talented people and investors. Approved applicants receive a renewable 10-year residence permit that supports the country's economic growth and global competitiveness.
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Golden Visas issued up to 2023
Long-term stability
A longer validity gives individuals and families more security. You can plan careers, education and investments without frequent visa renewals.
Global talent attraction
The programme is built for skilled professionals and top talent. Long-term residency lets global experts contribute, grow and settle in the UAE.
Economic growth
Holders bring skills and capital that support national development, from entrepreneurs and scientists to creatives and students.
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10 year visaMatches your value
5 year visaRetirement Visa
Buy a property valued at AED 1 million. The minimum age requirement is 55 years.
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2 year visaInvestor Visa
No minimum property value for a single owner, and AED 400,000 for joint ownership.
View detailsIndicative only. The retirement route also needs a minimum age of 55, and rules vary by emirate. We confirm everything before you commit.
Who qualifies for the Golden Visa?
Pick the category closest to you. Rules differ by emirate and change over time, so we confirm them for you.
Investors
Investors can secure 10-year residency by putting money into the UAE economy. Property investors qualify once the property value meets the threshold, whether it is completed or off-plan.
Check my eligibilityTypical requirements
- Investment in a UAE-based company
- Real estate valued at AED 2 million or more
- A fixed deposit of AED 2 million in a UAE bank
From first message to approved visa
Five steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
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Free eligibility check
Tell us your situation. We confirm the best route and what you need.
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Prepare your documents
We review, attest and translate papers so the file is complete first time.
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We submit your application
Filed through the official UAE channels, with fast-track where it is available.
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Medical test and Emirates ID
We book the nearest approved centre at a time that suits you.
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Receive your Golden Visa
Your 10-year residency is issued and your family can be sponsored.
Why Golden Visa applications get rejected
Most refusals come down to the same few issues. Knowing them early is the easiest way to avoid delays.
What goes wrongHow to avoid it
Property below the threshold
The property is valued under the required amount, or the developer is not registered or approved.
Check the valuation and the developer's approval before you submit. We confirm both for you up front.
Incomplete documents
Missing papers, wrong details or unclear copies slow the file down or lead to rejection.
Make sure every document is complete, valid, attested where required and submitted in the correct format.
Salary or job criteria not met
Professionals can be refused when salary or job classification falls short of the approved criteria.
Confirm that salary transfers, contracts and qualifications meet the latest requirements before applying.
Weak entrepreneur evidence
A start-up application can fail when it does not show that the project is viable, innovative or promising.
Submit a solid business plan, financial documents, endorsement letters, incubator approvals and audited reports where they apply.
Talent without recognised achievements
Exceptional-talent applications struggle when proof of awards, patents or publications is thin.
Include awards, patents, recommendation letters, industry recognition, research, memberships and certifications.
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Why the UAE Golden Visa stands out
Compared with residency-by-investment programmes in countries such as Portugal, Malta and the United States, the UAE offers a flexible route to long-term residency for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals and their families.
10-year renewable residency
Longer validity and fewer renewal cycles than many traditional residence programmes.
Multiple routes to qualify
Property, public investment, fixed deposits, entrepreneurship, or eligible professional and talent categories.
Property from AED 2 million
Eligible UAE real estate of AED 2 million or more can qualify, subject to authority requirements.
Family sponsorship
Eligible spouses, children and parents can be sponsored so the family can settle together.
No standard six-month absence rule
Holders can spend long periods abroad without losing their residency.
Business and lifestyle advantage
A globally connected, business-friendly base with growing investment and commercial opportunities.
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Golden Visa questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppThere are several categories: property investors, public investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, scientists, doctors, exceptional talents, outstanding students and graduates, creatives and athletes. Requirements depend on the category and the emirate.
Yes. Eligible UAE property valued at AED 2 million or more can qualify. Several properties can generally be combined to reach the value, mortgaged properties can qualify with the right bank documents, and eligible off-plan properties can be considered subject to authority requirements.
A basic monthly salary of at least AED 30,000 is generally required, along with a qualifying UAE employment contract, an attested bachelor's degree or equivalent, and the right professional classification. If your salary is slightly below that, we can check whether another category fits your profile.
Cost and timing depend on the category, the emirate, your circumstances, medical processing and Emirates ID. Fast-track processing may be available for eligible applications. We give you a written breakdown of government fees and our service fee before you commit.
Yes. Golden Visa holders are generally exempt from the six-month absence rule that applies to many other residence visas.
Yes. You can sponsor your spouse and children, and parents subject to the applicable requirements. Each family member needs their own residence application. Children can be sponsored regardless of age, and unmarried daughters can stay under your sponsorship.
No. The Golden Visa is self-sponsored, so your residency is not tied to an employer or a local sponsor.
Yes. They usually need to enter the UAE once to complete the residence visa process, then they can return to their studies.
Documents in English or Arabic normally do not. Certificates in other languages generally need a certified legal Arabic translation before submission.
A medical fitness test is required from age 18. Emirates ID biometrics are generally required from age 15 if not already done. Where possible we book the nearest approved centre at a time that suits you.
It depends on the emirate. Some require insurance before the visa is issued or renewed and others do not. We advise you based on your application.
Approval is always decided by the immigration authority. If a file is refused, we review the reason, explain your options and help correct the issues before reapplying where possible.
Find out today if you qualify for the Golden Visa
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