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🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE)

Golden Visa

Premium 10-year residence visa for investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents, researchers, and outstanding students. Property investors need minimum AED 2 million in real estate (full value, not mortgage amount). Professionals in specialized fields (scientists, doctors, engineers, artists) can qualify through talent categories. No employer sponsorship required. Can sponsor family members. Flexible entry/exit—no minimum stay requirement. Renewable indefinitely. Provides pathway to potential citizenship nomination (by invitation only). Most popular route is property investment in designated freehold zones.

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Processing Time

2-4 weeks typical, up to 3 months for complex cases

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Cost

AED 10,400 (~$2,830) application fee + medical + Emirates ID

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Duration

10 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Full work rights, can own business, no sponsor required

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Renewability

Renewable indefinitely while maintaining qualifying criteria

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Property investment of AED 2 million or more (single or combined properties)
  • 2OR qualifying talent/profession with relevant credentials
  • 3OR investment in UAE-approved fund (AED 2M+)
  • 4Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • 5Health insurance coverage
  • 6Clean criminal record
  • 7Medical fitness test upon arrival

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