Secure Your UAE Golden Visa Today
3 Simple Steps to Get Your Golden Visa
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | We will review your profile and determine your eligibility. |
| Step 2 | We will advise you on the documentation required. |
| Step 3 | You will be assisted in submitting your application to the authorities. |
What Makes the UAE Golden Visa So Unique?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction Year | 2019 |
| Purpose | Provides long-term residency for expats in the UAE. |
| Validity | Up to 10 years |
| Eligible Categories | Investors, entrepreneurs, students, professionals, specialized talents, and more. |
| Key Benefit | Unlike standard visas, the Golden Visa provides enhanced stability and freedom of residence for long-term planning and living in the UAE. |
Difference Between a Standard Visa and Golden Visa in the UAE
| Feature | Standard Visa | Golden Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Validity | Usually valid for 1, 2, or 3 years. | Available for 5-year and 10-year durations. |
| Sponsorship | Requires an employer, parent, or a spouse to sponsor. | Requires no sponsor as it is self-sponsored. |
| Sponsoring Dependents | Certain conditions related to salary and income need to be fulfilled. | No restrictions to sponsor dependents. |
| Staying Outside UAE | Expires if the visa holder remains outside the UAE for more than 6 months. | Remains valid even after the visa holder remains outside the UAE for more than 6 months. |
UAE Golden Visa Category: Real Estate Investors
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a Golden Visa under the Real Estate Investor category, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
Own property (or multiple properties) with a total value of at least AED 2 million.
Provide a letter from the relevant Emirate’s Land Department confirming property ownership.
Have at least 6 months validity remaining on the passport.
Required Documents
Title deed reflecting property value
Copy of valid passport
Recent digital passport-sized photograph
Valid health insurance policy
National ID card from the home country (required for nationals of specific countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan)
Copy of old Emirates ID, if available
Developer account statement (if the property is mortgaged by the developer)
MOFA-attested marriage certificate with Arabic translation (for jointly owned properties by spouses)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the bank indicating paid and outstanding loan amounts (if the property is mortgaged through a bank)
UAE Golden Visa Category: Entrepreneurs
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Golden Visa as an entrepreneur, you must meet the following conditions:
Your business project must be of a technical or futuristic nature, verified by the relevant authorities in your Emirate.
The project must have a minimum valuation of AED 500,000.
You must also obtain three approval letters:
From an auditor, confirming that the business is valued at AED 500,000 or more.
From the relevant local authority, certifying the technical or futuristic nature of your business.
From a recognized business incubator in the UAE, approving the setup of your business activity in the Emirate.
Required Documents
Valid passport copy
Health insurance policy
Medical fitness test result
Recent colored photograph
UAE entry permit copy
UAE Golden Visa Category: Managers and Executives
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Golden Visa under this category, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold a senior executive designation such as General Manager, Director, or CEO.
Have 5 to 10 years of experience in a senior-level managerial role.
Earn a minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000.
Required Documents
Official offer letter indicating a salary of AED 30,000 or more
Bank statements for the past 6 months
Equivalency certificate (for academic qualifications)
Educational certificates
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer
Copy of employment contract
Recent photograph
Copy of Emirates ID
Salary certificate
Work experience certificate