UAE Golden Visa
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About the UAE Golden Visa
Introduced in 2019, the UAE Golden Visa offers long-term residency of 5 or 10 years to foreign investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, skilled professionals, students, and property owners. Unlike traditional residency permits, the Golden Visa provides freedom to live, work, and study in the UAE without requiring a local sponsor. The programme is designed to attract global talent and investment, making the UAE a hub for innovation, business, and lifestyle. Families can also be included, ensuring stability and security for future generations. With its dynamic economy, strategic location, and high standard of living, the UAE Golden Visa is a gateway to long-term opportunity in one of the world’s fastest-growing nations.
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Eligibility Criteria for UAE Residency by Investment (Golden Visa)
The UAE Golden Visa provides long-term residency for investors, professionals, and exceptional individuals who contribute to the nation’s growth and innovation. With visa terms of 5 or 10 years, it offers unmatched stability, freedom to live and work without a sponsor, and the ability to sponsor family members. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria depending on their category.
Eligible if you invest in UAE businesses, commercial enterprises, or real estate of AED 2 million or above.
Start-up founders or owners of innovative businesses registered in the UAE with a minimum capital of AED 500,000 may qualify.
Doctors, engineers, lawyers, educators, and other experts with accredited qualifications and UAE employment contracts are eligible.
Applicants with advanced degrees, research contributions, or recognition from the Emirates Scientists Council or Mohammed Bin Rashid Academy may qualify.
High-achieving students from UAE schools and universities, or graduates from the world’s top 100 universities, are eligible.
Artists, authors, and innovators in culture, media, or design fields who receive approval from UAE cultural authorities can qualify.
Golden Visa holders may sponsor spouses, children of any age, and in some cases, domestic staff, ensuring family security.
Benefits of UAE Golden Visa
The UAE Golden Visa grants long-term residency in a global business hub with tax advantages, safety, and unrivalled lifestyle benefits.
Key Benefits:
- Long-term residency: 5 or 10-year residence permit, renewable.
- Family inclusion: Covers spouse, children (no age limit), and dependent domestic staff.
- No sponsor required: Full independence from a local employer or national sponsor.
- Business & investment rights: Own companies, real estate, and operate freely in the UAE.
- Tax benefits: 0% income tax, no capital gains or inheritance tax.
- Education & healthcare: Access to world-class schools and hospitals.
- Global mobility: UAE residency enhances ease of obtaining visas for other countries.
- Safe & stable environment: Ranked among the world’s safest and most connected countries.
- Eligible categories: Investors, entrepreneurs, property owners, scientists, professionals, students, and cultural talents.
- Residency continuity: Visa remains valid even if you stay outside the UAE for extended periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About the UAE Golden Visa
At Al Kabban & Associates, we know that applying for the UAE Golden Visa can feel overwhelming. Our team simplifies the process, making it clear, efficient, and stress-free. Below are answers to some of the most common questions clients ask about the UAE’s long-term residency programme.
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa (5 or 10 years) that allows foreign investors, professionals, and their families to live, work, and study in the UAE without the need for a local sponsor.
Eligible categories include investors, entrepreneurs, property owners, scientists, doctors, specialists in key sectors, outstanding students, researchers, and cultural or creative talents.
The Golden Visa is issued for either 5 or 10 years, depending on the applicant’s category. It is renewable as long as the eligibility conditions are maintained.
Yes. The Golden Visa covers the spouse, children of any age, and dependent domestic staff. Family members receive the same residency validity as the primary applicant.
No. Unlike standard residency visas, the UAE Golden Visa remains valid even if you stay outside the UAE for more than six months.
Benefits include long-term residency, no need for a sponsor, 100% business ownership, tax advantages, world-class healthcare and education, and security in one of the world’s safest countries.
The cost depends on the applicant category and visa duration, typically ranging between AED 5,000 to AED 15,000, plus health insurance and processing fees.
The Golden Visa grants long-term residency, not citizenship. However, the UAE does allow holders to maintain dual residency in other countries.
Yes. Property investors can qualify for the Golden Visa by purchasing real estate valued at AED 2 million or more.
With decades of immigration and residency law experience in the UAE, we provide trusted, end-to-end support — from eligibility checks to successful issuance of your Golden Visa.
“At Al Kabban & Associates, we are driven by a simple belief: the law should serve as a bridge to justice, opportunity, and growth. Our commitment is to guide every client with integrity, expertise, and forward thinking solutions.”
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