What Is the UAE Golden Visa?

The Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa that allows eligible foreign nationals and their families to
live, work, study, and invest in the UAE without needing a local sponsor. It can be valid for 5 or 10 years and is renewable.

Key Features

• • 1. Long residency: Typically 5 or 10 years depending on category.
• • 2. No local sponsor required: You don’t need an employer or family sponsor.
• • 3. Family inclusion: You can sponsor your spouse and children on the same visa duration.
• • 4. Stay flexibility: You can stay outside the UAE for more than 6 months without losing your visa.
• • 5. Work and invest freely: You can work, change jobs, start a business, or study in the UAE.

📌 Who Can Apply? (Main Categories)

The exact eligibility varies by category, but these are the main groups that typically qualify:

• Invest in Dubai Property & Secure Long-Term UAE Residency

  
  

  Own a qualifying property in Dubai and unlock the opportunity to apply for the UAE Golden Visa.
  
  

  Dubai property investors purchasing real estate worth AED 2 million or more may be eligible to apply for long-term residency. Dubai Land Department currently states that qualifying real-estate investors can apply for a 10-year renewable residence permit, subject to eligibility and approval.
  
  

  Property Investment from AED 2 Million
  Long-Term UAE Residency
  Family Sponsorship Available