Residency by Investment · Middle EastUAE Golden Visa
Ten-year residency in a zero-income-tax hub.
Minimum investment
AED 2,000,000
Processing time
1-3 months
Grants
Residence permit
Region
Middle East
Overview
A renewable 10-year residence visa secured through property or capital, in a jurisdiction with no personal income tax. Increasingly the base of choice for globally mobile entrepreneurs.
Investment routes
Qualifying options for this programme. We model each against your goals.
Real estate
~$545,000, one or more properties
AED 2,000,000
Public investment / deposit
Approved fund or deposit
AED 2,000,000
Talent / entrepreneur
For founders & specialists
Eligibility-based
Key benefits
- No personal income tax on salary or most investment income
- 10-year residence, renewable, with no sponsor required
- Sponsor your family and domestic staff
- World-class connectivity between Europe and Asia
Requirements
- Maintain the qualifying property or investment
- Valid medical and Emirates ID process
- Proof of funds and clean record
Family inclusion
Spouse, children and parents can be sponsored under the holder's visa.
What to weigh
- Residency, not citizenship, the UAE does not offer naturalisation by investment.
- Property service charges and currency are pegged to the US dollar.
Where it takes you
A selection of notable destinations this programme unlocks.
Frequently asked
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Is UAE Golden Visa right for you?
We'll tell you honestly, including when another programme, or simply waiting, would serve you better.