Investment Route Guide
Emirati Arabi Uniti Golden Visa Through Property, From Russia
For Russian citizens, AED 2 million in UAE property brings a ten-year golden visa. What is different from Russia: banking and sanctions checks on where funds come from, Russian currency-control limits, and the legal duty to notify Russian authorities of a foreign residence permit.
Updated 1 ottobre 2026
Quick answer
Russian citizens can get a 10-year UAE golden visa by owning property worth at least AED 2 million. Russians can visit the UAE visa-free. UAE banks apply enhanced checks to Russian clients, so funds should come from documented sources, ideally held outside Russia. Russian citizens must notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 60 days of obtaining a foreign residence permit.
As of 1 ottobre 2026
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Short visits | No visa needed for short visitsSource · checked 2 ottobre 2026 |
| Documents | We confirm this for your case |
What is different from Russia
Notify Russian authorities
Russian law requires citizens to notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 60 days of obtaining another citizenship or a foreign residence permit, including a UAE golden visa. Failing to notify is an offence.
Banking and source of funds
UAE banks and developers apply enhanced due diligence to Russian clients, and Russian currency-control limits apply to transfers abroad. Clear evidence of the origin of funds avoids delays.
Treaty and tax residence
Russia and the UAE have a double tax treaty. Russian tax residence depends on days in Russia (183 in a calendar year).
Routes open to you
Figures are statutory minimums from official sources. Official fees are estimates and change; our own fees are quoted for your case.
Golden visa through property
Buyers of UAE property worth AED 2 million or more (mortgaged and approved off-plan property can qualify).
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Step by step from Russia
Document the funds
Prepare evidence of how the money was earned and where it is held.
Choose the property
Ready or approved off-plan property worth AED 2 million or more.
Register and apply
Register the title and apply through ICP or GDRFA.
Medical and Emirates ID
Complete the medical test and biometrics.
Notify Russia
File the notification with the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 60 days.
Documents and legalisation
Ask us how documents from Russia are legalised for Emirati Arabi Uniti: the chain depends on the document and where it was issued.
You will usually need a police certificate from Russia and from every other country you have lived in recently.
Where to apply
Apply through ICP (or GDRFA in Dubai) once the qualifying asset is registered; medical test and Emirates ID in the UAE.
Buying property for residency
Off-plan and resale property can qualify when the developer, price and title meet the programme rules. We work with offplanproperty.com for off-plan projects, and with Belgrave Estates for relocation and resale searches, and check every purchase against the residency rules before you commit.
Sources and review
Last updated 1 ottobre 2026
- UAE government portal: golden visa
- UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
- Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (notification of foreign citizenship or residence permit)
Parts of this page are awaiting review by our legal team; we confirm every point for your case before you apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Russians get a UAE golden visa?
Yes, there is no published bar on Russian nationals; banks and authorities apply enhanced checks.
Do I need to tell the Russian authorities?
Yes, within 60 days of receiving a foreign residence permit.
Can I pay from a Russian bank?
Transfers from Russian banks face sanctions and currency-control restrictions; most buyers pay from accounts abroad.
Do Russians need a visa for the UAE?
No, Russian citizens can visit the UAE without a prior visa.
Which route suits me best?
It depends on your goal: living in the country, a second passport, tax planning or a base for your family. The routes on this page are ranked by fit for people moving from your country.
How long does it take to move?
Timelines depend on the route, the completeness of your file and government processing. Each programme page shows its published processing range.
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