Residency by investment
Business Setup or Property Investment
Launched in 2019, the UAE Golden Visa was introduced as part of the government’s strategic initiative to attract foreign investors, entrepreneurs, highly skilled professionals, and exceptional talents.
The UAE Residence Investment Program enables eligible foreign nationals to invest in the country and apply for a long-term residence permit, commonly known as the UAE Golden Visa.
Designed to enhance the UAE’s global competitiveness and foster sustainable economic growth, the Dubai Golden Visa offers renewable 5-year or 10-year residency permits to qualifying individuals, providing them with the opportunity to live, work, and invest in the UAE with security and confidence.
Other Benefits
- Strategic location connecting Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, ideal for business and global mobility.
- High quality of life backed by excellent services and modern infrastructure.
- World-class international schools, offering top-tier education options for families (with expert guidance available).
- Residency can be extended to your spouse and unmarried children of any age, without extra investment.
- Ranked among the world’s top 30 countries for ease of doing business.
- Investor-friendly tax policies, no personal income tax, capital gains tax, net worth tax, or withholding tax (with exceptions only in banking and oil sectors) and access to numerous double taxation agreements.
- Strong potential for returns on real estate investments.
- Quick and efficient residency application process.
- Member of global organizations like the United Nations, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Arab League.
Process Timeline
Step 1:
Client Assessment
Step 2:
Client On-Boarding
Step 3:
Documents Collection and Real Estate Investment
Step 4:
Submissions
Step 5:
Biometrics
Step 6:
Issuance of Golden Visa
Pathways to UAE Residency
UAE RESIDENCY PROGRAM DETAILS
Option 1 — Real Estate Investment
- Minimum Investment Required: USD 550,000
- Eligibility:
- Buy property in the UAE
- Single or multiple properties totaling USD 550,000
- Residency Validity: Up to 10 years (renewable)
- Ideal For: Investors seeking stable returns + residency benefits
Option 2 — Business Setup in UAE
- Start a Company & Obtain the Investors Visa UAE
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Open a business in approved sectors
- Meet minimum capital / investment thresholds (varies by business activity)
- Benefits:
- 100% ownership
- Residency linked to business ownership
- Option to sponsor family & staff
- Tax benefits
- No residency requirement
- Ideal For: Entrepreneurs, consultants, business owners
*Additional government processing and due diligence fees apply.
Who Can Apply for UAE Golden Visa
- Investors
- Specialized Talents and Professionals
- Creative and Cultural Professionals
- Outstanding Students and Academics
- Specialized Experts
- Humanitarian and Special Cases
Why 1000+ Entrepreneurs & Investors Are Moving to the UAE in 2025
- Investors
- Specialized Talents and Professionals
- Creative and Cultural Professionals
- Outstanding Students and Academics
- Specialized Experts
- Humanitarian and Special Cases
- 0% personal income tax
- 100% business ownership
- Residency for you & your family
- Ideal gateway to Middle East, Africa & Asia
- Stable, secure, and business-friendly
- Expats can legally own property in the UAE
- Safe & Secure Environment