Residence by Investment Overview

The UAE Residence by Investment program enables foreign nationals to invest in the country and obtain a residence permit, commonly referred to as a UAE golden visa.

  • Investment
    Minimum investment of AED 2 million (approximately USD 550,000)

  • Processing time
    Over eight weeks

  • Key benefit
    The right to live in any of the seven emirates of the UAE

UAE Residence by
Investment

The UAE stands out as one of the world's most appealing business hubs. Its Residence by Investment program is designed to offer long-term residency to foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled individuals, including specialists, students, and researchers, who contribute significantly to the country's development.

Benefits Of A UAE Golden Visa
  • Strategic geographic positioning offers access to Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe
  • Provides a safe and secure environment for residents Offers high standard services and quality of life
  • Allows inclusion of spouse and unmarried children of any age at no extra investment
  • Ranked among the top 30 countries globally for ease of doing business
  • Features a favorable tax regime with no personal income, capital, net worth, or withholding tax (except in specific sectors)
  • Benefits from numerous double-tax treaties
  • Real estate investments offer good value
  • Boasts a streamlined and efficient residence permit system
  • Member of the United Nations, Gulf Co-operation Council, and Arab League
  • Benefit from excellent transport and communication networks.
  • UAE Golden Visa Requirements

Real estate investors qualify for a 10-year renewable residence visa by meeting one of the following criteria:

Procedures And Time Frame Of The UAE Golden Visa

To apply for UAE residence, completed application forms, appropriate fees, and supporting documents are required. Golden Residence visas, valid for 10 years and renewable, are issued upon meeting the criteria. The visas remain valid even if the holder resides outside the UAE, provided the investments are maintained for at least three years.

Upon completion of initial due diligence checks and payment of the retainer, the UAE residence application is submitted to the government.

Upon meeting the requirements and pending initial approval, successful applicants are granted a six-month multiple-entry visa. They travel to the UAE for an ID card application and medical check. Full approval follows, and the residence visa is issued.

The processing time for the residence application exceeds eight weeks.

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