Skip to content
Middle East

United Arab Emirates Golden Visa

A ten-year, zero-income-tax residency in a global business hub.

Golden Visa

Explore Your Eligibility for UAE Golden Visa

UAE Golden Visa is a renewable residency by investment program for eligible investors, professionals, and their families. With long term residency, this program requires a minimum investment of AED 2 million.

Book a consultation with SA Global Citizenship to understand the investment routes, eligibility criteria and application costs before making a long-term commitment.

Official Language
Arabic, English
Economy
Real estate, International trade, Tourism and Petroleum
Investment from
AED 2,000,000
Processing time
1–3 months
Holding period
10-year renewable
Currency
Dirham (AED)
United Arab Emirates

UAE Golden Visa Investment Options

The UAE Golden Visa offers 10 years residency program to investors through qualifying real estate investments. The minimum property investment starts from AED 2 million.

01

Real Estate Investment

Applicants must purchase one or more UAE properties with a combined value of at least AED 2 million to apply for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Applicants can also get a 2-year UAE residency visa by purchasing a property with minimum of 20% down payment. This option can only lead to the residency visa.

United Arab Emirates

UAE Golden Visa Benefits

UAE Golden Visa benefits include long-term residency, family sponsorship, business opportunities and flexible travel arrangements for eligible investors.

10-Year Renewable Residency

Qualifying property investors can secure a renewable 10-year UAE Golden Visa. This allows them to plan their long-term residence while maintaining the required investment conditions.

No Local Sponsor Required

UAE Golden Visa holders do not need a local employer or individual sponsor to maintain their qualifying residence status. This gives investors greater control over their residence arrangements.

Family Residency

Eligible investors can sponsor their spouse and children for long-term UAE residence. Parents may also qualify under the applicable family sponsorship rules.

Flexible International Travel

Dubai Golden Visa holders can leave the UAE for more than six months without automatically losing their residence status. This is useful for international investors who regularly travel between countries.

United Arab Emirates

UAE Golden Visa Requirements

To qualify for the UAE Golden Visa, the basic criteria include:

Applicant Eligibility

  • At least 18 years of age for the main applicant
  • Have a clean criminal record
  • Pass the background and due diligence checks
  • Must be in good health condition

Investment

  • Minimum investment of AED 2 million in qualifying UAE real estate

Keeping the Permit

  • Provide legal proof of investment funds
  • Meet the minimum investment requirement
  • Renew the qualifying ten-year residence permit when eligible
Step by step

Application Process for UAE Golden Visa

Here are the details of the general application process for the UAE Golden Visa.

  1. 01

    Initial Eligibility Assessment

    Your Golden Visa journey at SA Global Citizenship starts as our expert advisors review your eligibility, source of funds and a suitable investment route for the program.

  2. 02

    Document Preparation

    Our team helps you prepare the required documents, including a valid passport, financial statements, police clearance certificates, and legitimate proof of investment funds, among others.

  3. 03

    Application Submission

    We then assist you in submitting your application through the official UAE authorities. The Golden Visa pre-approval process could take up to two weeks, and two further weeks after pre-approval to invest in the UAE.

  4. 04

    Golden Visa Approval

    After your application gets approved. You and your eligible family members can then enjoy the benefits of a 10-year UAE residency permit that is also renewable after 10 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

UAE Golden Visa is a long term residency program that allows foreign investors and their families to live in UAE for up to 10 years. Investors can qualify through approved investment routes, including the real estate for AED 2 million.

UAE Golden Visa requirements for property investors include owning qualifying real estate of AED 2 million, with valid identification and ownership documents and the required medical and security checks. Applicants must also meet the applicable health conditions.

To get a Golden Visa in Dubai, investors must own qualifying property of worth at least AED 2 million and provide the legal proof of funds. The application is submitted to relevant Dubai authorities, followed by the medical checks and residence permit processing.

Dubai permanent residency by investment is not the legal status granted under the Golden Visa program. The Dubai Golden Visa offers a renewable long term residency for up to 10 years, not permanent residency.

A Golden Visa in UAE allows holders to remain outside the country for extended periods without any restriction. This makes it suitable for investors who manage their business or maintain homes in the other countries.

No, the UAE Golden Visa does not automatically grant citizenship. It offers long term, renewable residency for up to 10 years. UAE citizenship is a separate process with its own eligibility requirements and government. However, eligible investors, professionals and talented individuals may be considered for UAE citizenship through government nomination

SA Global Citizenship office in Dubai
Portrait of an advisor Portrait of an advisor Portrait of an advisor
Why SA Global

SA Global Citizenship is a team of immigration advisors with over 20 years of experience, serving clients from South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean and the USA.

  • Personal guidance. One advisor matches the route to your family and budget, and tells you if another programme fits better.
  • Full application support. Forms, notarisation, legalisation and every government query, handled for you.
  • Transparent payments. Government and due diligence fees go directly to official accounts at set milestones. We never hold client investment funds.
  • K+

    Successful Immigration Clients

  • +

    Years of Immigration Excellence

  • +

    Global Offices

How to Get United Arab Emirates Golden Visa

Here is what you do next and what we do for you. Most clients go from first call to submitted application in two to four weeks.

01 TODAY

Book a consultation

At our Dubai, Lahore or Karachi office, or online. Bring a list of the family members you want to include.

02 24 HOURS

Get your eligibility result

A written route recommendation with an itemised cost, before any government fee is paid.

03 FROM 7 DAYS

We prepare your file

Your dedicated legal expert completes the forms and guides you through the documents only you can obtain.

04 FROM 14 DAYS

We submit for you

Your application goes to the government and we manage it through to approval and payment.

Ready to start your United Arab Emirates application?

Book a strategic consultation and get a clear, obligation-free plan for your family’s mobility.