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🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE)

Retirement Visa

Five-year residence visa for retirees aged 55+ with qualifying assets or income. Three qualifying criteria (meet one): property worth AED 1 million+, savings of AED 1 million+, or active income of AED 15,000+/month. Introduced in 2020 to attract wealthy retirees. Can sponsor spouse. No work rights but can own property and access all services. Renewable indefinitely while meeting criteria. Popular with European and Asian retirees seeking warm climate and tax-free living.

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Processing Time

2-4 weeks

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Cost

AED 3,000-4,000 (~$820-1,090)

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Duration

5 years, renewable

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Work Rights

No work rights—residence only

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Renewability

Renewable indefinitely while meeting criteria

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Minimum age 55 years
  • 2Property investment of AED 1 million+ OR
  • 3Savings/financial investments of AED 1 million+ OR
  • 4Active monthly income of AED 15,000+ (~$4,085)
  • 5Valid passport
  • 6Health insurance
  • 7Medical fitness test

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