Quick answer
The UAE 黃金簽證 requires a minimum investment of AED 2,000,000. Government processing typically takes 7–10 working 天 (Dubai). A spouse and dependants can usually be included in one application. There is no minimum stay requirement.
At a glance
- Minimum investment
- AED 2,000,000
- 政府訂定的最低金額，未計官方費用。
- Processing time
- 7–10 working 天 (Dubai)
- 遞交完整文件後的一般所需時間。
- Visa-free destinations
- 180
- 無需事先簽證的目的地，或會變動。
- Family inclusion
- Yes
- 申請前請確認哪些家庭成員符合資格。
- Residency requirement
- No minimum stay
- 維持身份所需的最短境內逗留時間。
Official sources: Golden visa application: investor (accessed 2026年10月1日); Golden visa (accessed 2026年10月1日); Request for golden visa (investor) (accessed 2026年10月21日); Golden visa (accessed 2026年10月21日)
Last reviewed 2026年10月1日 by Citizen Sure editorial team
Figures are pending review by a qualified adviser. Always confirm current rules with the official source before investing.
Service fees are not shown here: your adviser prepares a written quote for your family and route. Government and due diligence fees are paid to the authority.
The UAE Golden Visa route grants a residence permit to investors who make a qualifying investment and meet the eligibility and background-check requirements. It is designed for families who want a lawful base in UAE while keeping their existing nationality. Key facts at a glance: minimum investment from AED 2,000,000; typical processing time 2–4 weeks; stay requirement: no minimum stay; travel document access to 180 destinations without a visa in advance. Spouses and children can usually be included, subject to the programme's dependant rules. Every application is reviewed against source-of-funds and source-of-wealth evidence, police records and international screening databases. Preparing clean, certified and translated documents up front is the single biggest factor in avoiding delays. Programme rules, investment thresholds and government fees change frequently. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice — confirm the current requirements with a qualified adviser before you commit funds.
Is this programme right for you?
The UAE 黃金簽證 tends to suit applicants when most of these apply.
- You can commit at least AED 2,000,000 to a qualifying investment
- You can plan around a processing time of 7–10 working 天 (Dubai)
- You want your spouse and children in the same application
- You do not plan to live there full time
Investment options
Official minimums for each qualifying route. Government and third-party costs are listed as estimates and change with family size.
Who is eligible
- Main applicant aged 18 or over
- Clean criminal record and successful due diligence checks
- Lawful, documented source of funds
Property investors need one or more wholly owned properties worth at least AED 2 million at purchase; a mortgaged property needs a bank no objection letter. Golden visa holders may stay outside the UAE for longer than the usual six month limit.
What the authority asks for
- Valid passport
- Title deed or e-title deed showing property worth at least AED 2 million
- Recent personal photo
- Emirates ID and current UAE residence permit, if held
- Bank no objection letter showing the amount paid and balance, for a mortgaged property
- Health insurance, plus certified marriage and birth certificates for sponsored family
- Attendance in person in the UAE; representatives cannot apply on your behalf
Family members
- Spouse or partner
- Children under 18
- Adult children in full-time study
Holders can sponsor their spouse and children. Parents can be sponsored with a certified dependency certificate. Unmarried children over 18 need an undertaking that they are unmarried.
Timeline
Typical steps from first call to approval.
Eligibility assessment
We review your goals, family profile and source of wealth, and confirm which investment options fit.
Documents and due diligence
We prepare certified, translated documents and pre-screen the file against the government's checks.
Investment and submission
You complete the qualifying investment through regulated channels and the application is filed.
Approval and issuance
After approval, permits or passports are issued and we plan renewals and next steps with you.
The Dubai Land Department lists 7 to 10 business days for the property investor golden visa. The applicant must be in the UAE and attend in person.
Documents checklist
The core documents most applicants prepare. Your adviser gives you the complete list for your nationality and family.
- Valid passport for every applicant
- Birth and marriage certificates
- Police clearance from countries of residence
- Proof of address
- Source of funds and source of wealth evidence
- Bank reference letters
- Medical certificate and health insurance where required
- Certified translations and apostilles
Benefits
Lawful residence
A residence permit in UAE for you and your family.
Light presence rules
Stay requirement: no minimum stay.
Family inclusion
Spouses and children can usually be included in one application.
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Visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations
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This jurisdiction offers tax advantages to new residents.
General information only, pending review by a tax adviser. Your tax position depends on where you are resident, not only on your new status.
續期與入籍途徑
只要保持合資格投資，許可會按固定週期續期。根據當地法律，通常在較長居住期並符合融入要求後，或可取得永久居留或公民身份。
作出承諾前，請向官方來源確認現行續期條件。
Pros and cons
Strengths
- 10-year renewable residence
- Spouse, children and parents can be sponsored
- No minimum stay; holders can be outside the UAE for more than six months
Things to weigh
- Residence only, not citizenship
- In Dubai the applicant must be in the UAE when applying
風險與盡職審查
轉賬前請考慮以下各點。
- 主申請人及成年家屬須接受背景及資金來源審查。
- 申請或會被拒，部分投資方式不可退還。
- 門檻、規則及免簽範圍或會在短時間內改變。
- 只與持牌代理合作，並獨立核實物業或基金業權。
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Our property partners can show developments that qualify for this route. Ask your adviser before you commit to any purchase.
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How it compares
| Programme | Minimum investment | Processing time | Visa-free destinations | Residency requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE 黃金簽證 | AED 2,000,000 | 7–10 working 天 (Dubai) | 180 | No minimum stay |
| Greece 黃金簽證 | €400,000+ | 3–6 个月 | 186 | No minimum stay |
| Portugal 黃金簽證 | €500,000 | 6–8 个月 | 186 | 7 天/年 |
| Jordan 投資入籍 | From JOD 500,000 | 3–6 个月 | 52 | No minimum stay |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum investment for the UAE 黃金簽證?
The official minimum is AED 2,000,000. Government, due diligence and third-party costs are extra and depend on family size.
How long does the UAE 黃金簽證 take?
Government processing typically takes 7–10 working 天 (Dubai) once a complete application is filed. Preparing documents usually adds a few weeks.
Can I include my family?
Yes. A spouse and dependent children can usually be included; some programmes also accept dependent parents.
Do I need to live there?
No minimum stay is required to obtain or keep the status.
Do I get my investment back?
It depends on the route. Contributions are not refundable. With property, bond, deposit or fund routes you keep the asset and can usually sell or redeem it after the holding period.
UAE 黃金簽證持有人可免簽前往多少個目的地？
根據現時公布的數據為180個目的地。免簽範圍或會變動，出行前請確認。
UAE 黃金簽證會令我成為稅務居民嗎？
單憑該身份不會令您成為稅務居民。這取決於您的居住地及各地規則，請尋求獨立稅務意見。
UAE 黃金簽證能否通往公民身份？
只要保持合資格投資，許可會按固定週期續期。根據當地法律，通常在較長居住期並符合融入要求後，或可取得永久居留或公民身份。 作出承諾前，請向官方來源確認現行續期條件。
UAE 黃金簽證申請包括哪些審查？
主申請人及成年家屬須接受背景及資金來源審查。 申請或會被拒，部分投資方式不可退還。
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