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UAE Golden Visa
Programme

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 — offering renewable 5-year or 10-year residency to qualifying individuals.

2019
Programme Launched
$550K
From, Real Estate Investment
10 yrs
Residency Validity (Renewable)
0%
Personal Income Tax
Why the UAE

Other Benefits

Designed to enhance the UAE’s global competitiveness, the Golden Visa offers investors the opportunity to live, work, and invest with security and confidence.

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 Education

Top-tier international schools offering leading education options for families.

Family Residency

Extends to your spouse and unmarried children of any age, without extra investment.

Ease of Doing Business

Ranked among the world’s top 30 countries for ease of doing business.

Investor-Friendly Tax

No personal income tax, capital gains tax, net worth tax, or withholding tax (with exceptions only in banking and oil sectors), plus access to numerous double taxation agreements.

Real Estate Returns

Strong potential for returns on real estate investments.

Quick Processing

A quick and efficient residency application process.

How It Works

Your Path to UAE Residency

Client Assessment

Client On-Boarding

Documents Collection & Real Estate Investment

Submissions

Biometrics

Issuance of Golden Visa

Investment Options

Pathways to UAE Residency

Two distinct routes to the UAE Golden Visa — through real estate investment, or through business setup.

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 plus residency benefits

Option 2 — Business Setup in UAE

Programme
Start a company & obtain the Investors Visa UAE
Eligibility Criteria
Open a business in approved sectors, meeting 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.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply for the UAE Golden Visa

Investors

Specialized Talents & Professionals

Creative & Cultural Professionals

Outstanding Students & Academics

Specialized Experts

Humanitarian & Special Cases

Why the UAE

Why 1000+ Entrepreneurs & Investors Are Moving to the UAE

0% Personal Income Tax

100% Business Ownership

Residency for You & Your Family

Gateway to Middle East, Africa & Asia

Stable, Secure & Business-Friendly

Expats Can Legally Own Property

Ready to Secure Your UAE Residency?

Speak with our Dubai-based advisory team about the UAE Golden Visa programme — in confidence, with no obligation.