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UAE Golden Visa
10-year renewable residency in Dubai from AED 2,000,000 in property
The UAE Golden Visa grants 10-year renewable residency to property investors, company owners, and exceptional talent, with no personal income tax, no minimum stay beyond a single entry every six months, and full family sponsorship including domestic staff.
Timeline
30–60 days
Visa-free access
Residency, no passport
Residence required
One entry every 6 months to keep the visa active
Family included
Spouse, all children, parents, and domestic staff
Investment routes
Ways to qualify
Real estate ownership
$545k
One or more properties with a combined value of AED 2,000,000. Off-plan purchases from approved developers and mortgaged units meeting the equity threshold can qualify.
Public investment / deposit
$545k
AED 2,000,000 deposited in an accredited UAE investment fund or committed to a UAE company.
Entrepreneur / company owner
$136k
Owners of an approved UAE start-up or SME with a minimum AED 500,000 capital, or approval from an accredited business incubator.
Why it works
Program highlights
- 10-year residency, renewable indefinitely
- Property route from AED 2m, off-plan and mortgaged properties can qualify
- No sponsor or employer required; full self-sponsorship
- Emirates ID, UAE bank accounts, and local school and healthcare access
- Route to a UAE tax residency certificate after 90–183 days
Tax position
0% personal income tax, 0% capital gains tax, 0% inheritance tax for individuals
Do you qualify
Eligibility requirements
- Property valued at AED 2,000,000 or more (single or combined title deeds)
- Clean criminal record and standard medical screening
- Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity
- Proof of funds and source-of-wealth documentation
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