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UAE Golden Visa, Residency by Investment
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Golden Visa by Investment

UAE

“The world's fastest premium residency — 10 years, 0% tax, no minimum stay. Approved in weeks.”

Golden Visa180 Visa-Free CountriesFrom AED 2,000,0002–4 weeks
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Programme at a Glance
Min. Investment
AED 2,000,000
Processing
2–4 weeks
Visa-Free Access
180 countries
Family Members
Spouse, children, parents
Stay Requirement
None
Tax Benefit
Yes
Verified by senior advisor
Updated June 2026 · Sourced from government regulations
Why investors trust us
Independent
No developer commissions
NDA on every engagement
Confidential by default
98% success rate
First-submission approvals
Overview

Overview

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency permit that allows investors, entrepreneurs, and qualified professionals to live, work, and study in the UAE for 10 years — renewable indefinitely — without the need for a national sponsor. It can be approved in as little as 2–4 weeks.

The UAE Golden Visa offers unparalleled stability, visa-free access to 180 countries, zero income tax on personal earnings, and one of the world's most strategically located business hubs — all with no minimum stay requirement. Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer world-class infrastructure, connectivity to MENA, Africa, and Asia, and a rapidly growing financial services sector.

Key benefits

Key Benefits

Zero Personal Income Tax
The UAE has no personal income tax, capital gains tax, or wealth tax for residents — one of the world's most favourable tax environments.
10-Year Renewable Visa
Long-term residency security without employer sponsorship. Renewable indefinitely as long as the qualifying investment is maintained.
2–4 Week Processing
The fastest premium residency visa available anywhere in the world. Our expedited process delivers results in 2–4 weeks.
180 Countries Visa-Free
UAE residents benefit from strong travel document access, including major European, Asian, and American destinations.
World's #1 Business Hub
Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer unmatched connectivity, infrastructure, and access to MENA, Africa, and Asia markets from a single hub.
Full Family Sponsorship
Spouse, children, parents, and household staff can all be sponsored as dependents under your Golden Visa.
Investment options

Investment Options

Option 1

Real Estate Investment

The most common and accessible route
From AED 2,000,000 (~USD 545,000)
From

Purchase of qualifying UAE real estate with a minimum value of AED 2,000,000 (approximately USD 545,000). Both completed and off-plan properties from approved developers qualify. Property must be maintained for the duration of the visa. Rental income from the property is permitted and popular with investors.

Completed or off-planDubai & Abu DhabiRental income permitted10-year visa on approval
Option 2

Business / Fund Investment

For business owners and fund investors
From AED 2,000,000 (~USD 545,000)
From

Establishment of a UAE company with a minimum share capital of AED 2,000,000, or investment of AED 2,000,000 or more in an approved investment fund accredited by the UAE Ministry of Economy. Business owners may also qualify based on their existing UAE business if it meets the capital threshold.

Company formationMinistry-approved fundsExisting business qualifying
Eligibility

Application Requirements

Qualifying investment of minimum AED 2,000,000 completed
Valid passport with minimum 6 months validity
Clean criminal record
Medical fitness certificate (obtained in UAE)
UAE health insurance (mandatory for residents)
Passport-size photographs meeting UAE specifications
Timeline

Application Process & Timeline

  1. Investment Selection & Completion

    1–4 weeks

    Select and complete the qualifying investment — property purchase or fund investment — and obtain Title Deed or investment certificate.

  2. Application Submission

    1 week

    We submit the Golden Visa application to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).

  3. Medical Fitness Test

    1 day

    Medical examination at a GDRFA-approved clinic in the UAE (requires a brief visit to UAE).

  4. Emirates ID Registration

    1 day

    Biometric data collection and Emirates ID application at an AMER centre in the UAE.

  5. Golden Visa Issued

    3–5 business days

    10-year residency visa stamped in your passport. UAE bank accounts can now be opened.

Frequently Asked Questions

UAE Golden Visa — frequently asked

The questions advisors hear most often on this topic. If your situation is more specific, the senior-advisor consultation is the fastest route to a tailored answer.

Senior advisor response
2 hours
Average reply during business hours

No. Unlike standard UAE residency visas — which are cancelled if you remain outside the UAE for more than 6 months — the Golden Visa has no minimum stay requirement. You can maintain your Golden Visa status while living primarily outside the UAE.

Yes. Your spouse, children of any age (if unmarried daughters or sons under 18 for automatic inclusion; adult children can be sponsored separately), parents, and domestic helpers can be sponsored as dependents under your Golden Visa.

No. The Golden Visa is a long-term residency permit, not citizenship. The UAE does not currently offer a formal citizenship-by-investment programme, although naturalisation is granted at the government's discretion in exceptional cases.

Yes. UAE Golden Visa residency allows you to open personal and corporate bank accounts with major UAE banks, including Emirates NBD, FAB, Mashreq, and international banks with UAE operations such as HSBC, Citi, and Standard Chartered.

UAE resident individuals pay zero personal income tax, zero capital gains tax, and zero inheritance tax on their worldwide income under UAE domestic law. Tax treaty obligations with your country of origin may still apply. Our tax advisory team will assess your specific situation.

Client stories

What clients say about UAE Golden Visa

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"Citizen Sure guided our family through Malta citizenship with exceptional professionalism. We now hold EU passports — the process was seamless from first consultation to passport in hand."

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Arjun K.
Technology Entrepreneur · Mumbai → Malta
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"Speed and certainty were our priorities. They secured UAE Golden Visas for our entire family in under three weeks. Their government relationships and due diligence process were genuinely impeccable."

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Sophie L.
Family Office Director · Paris → Dubai
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"Two years into our Portugal Golden Visa journey, we're on track for EU citizenship. The investment has already paid for itself many times over in business opportunities and lifestyle freedom."

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Rafael C.
Real Estate Developer · São Paulo → Lisbon
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"I was initially sceptical about the process, but the team's expertise and transparency gave me complete confidence. Our Caribbean passports arrived in 58 days, exactly as promised."

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Wei Z.
Fund Manager · Shanghai → St. Kitts
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UAE Golden Visa 2026 — Complete Investment Guide

The UAE Golden Visa remains the world's fastest and most accessible premium long-term residency programme in 2026. With a minimum investment of AED 2,000,000 in qualifying real estate or a UAE business, investors receive a 10-year renewable residency permit with no minimum stay requirement, zero income tax, and access to one of the world's most dynamic business environments.

Dubai Real Estate as a Golden Visa Investment

Dubai's real estate market has been one of the world's best-performing in recent years, making property investment an attractive dual-purpose strategy: qualifying investors for the Golden Visa while generating rental yields typically in the range of 5–8% per annum. Our real estate advisory team works with approved developers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi to identify qualifying properties aligned with your investment goals.

AED 2,000,000
Min. investment

≈ $545K USD

6 wks
Processing time

Typical, indicative

180
Visa-free reach

Countries on this passport

Yes
Family inclusion

Spouse + dependants

Yes
Tax benefits

Per programme rules

98%
Success rate

First-submission approvals