UAE
UAE Golden Visa
Residency · Active - 10-year renewable residence, not citizenship
Minimum
From AED 2,000,000 (approximately USD 545,000) for the main real-estate, deposit and fund routes
Lowest of the set
Timeline
Typically 2-3 weeks from a complete application file
Fastest of the set
Stay
Not required - no minimum stay to maintain the permit
No obligation
Passport
N/A
Strongest of the set
The UAE Golden Visa is a self-sponsored, renewable long-term residence permit rather than a citizenship route. The principal 10-year investment routes require AED 2,000,000, while qualifying entrepreneurs, skilled professionals and nominated talent may use lower-capital or no-investment categories.
- No minimum-stay requirement: unlike standard UAE residence visas, which typically lapse after 6 months of continuous absence, the Golden Visa can be maintained without any minimum time spent physically in the UAE
- Self-sponsored, no employer or local sponsor required
- Feb 2026: mortgaged and off-plan property now qualify without a 50%/AED 1M upfront-payment requirement - eligibility is based on certified DLD valuation reaching AED 2M