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Golden Visa
Renewable, long-term residence for qualifying investors.
10 yearsDubai investor category reference
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RESIDENCE PATHWAYS
UAE Golden Visa vs Investor Residence
Compare eligibility, validity and renewal requirements.
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Investor residence
Residence for eligible company shareholders or partners.
Usually 2 yearsOrdinary company investor category
View eligibilityBoth routes require continuing eligibility. Company formation does not automatically grant residence or Golden Visa eligibility.
UAE · GOLDEN RESIDENCE
Golden Visa
Long-term residence application services for eligible investors.
- Dubai investor category · renewable
- 10 years
- Property investment threshold
- AED 2,000,000
Investment and eligibility requirements
The following requirements refer to Dubai property investors. Other emirates and categories, including talent, require separate assessment.
Property investment
One or more properties in your name with a qualifying total value of at least AED 2 million. Your individual share must be checked for joint ownership.
Ownership and financial evidence
Prepare title and personal documents. Mortgaged property requires additional checks on bank evidence, paid amounts and accepted value.
Procedures in the UAE
Complete the required application, medical and identity procedures in the UAE. Attend in person where required.
Holding requirements and renewal
Maintain the qualifying investment basis during residence and at renewal. Check residence implications before disposing of assets.
Application & renewal
Mortgages and other investment routes
DLD currently requires a bank letter confirming at least AED 2 million paid for mortgaged property, with loan details. Company investment and bank deposit routes have separate capital, audit and holding requirements; property criteria cannot simply be transferred.
Family and time abroad
Eligible spouses, children and parents may apply under the applicable conditions, with relationship, attestation and insurance documents assessed individually. Golden residence is exempt from the usual six-month continuous-absence restriction.
Fees and processing time
The investment threshold is not the full budget. Transactions, registration, residence processing, medical examinations, identity cards, insurance, dependants and professional services are costed separately. Timing depends on documents, appointments and official review.
UAE · INVESTOR RESIDENCE
Investor residence
Company formation and residence applications for eligible shareholders and partners.
- Ordinary company investor residence · renewable
- Usually 2 years
- Subject to business licensing and ownership requirements
- Shareholding
Company and applicant requirements
This page covers ordinary company investor or partner residence. Duration references current IFZA and Meydan guidance; the issued category determines the term.
Company formation and licensing
Choose a suitable free-zone or mainland structure for your activities, customers and office needs, with the required business licence.
Shareholder or partner eligibility
Establish the qualifying basis through company and ownership documents. Check the valid licence, immigration file and applicable visa allocation.
Personal documents and procedures
Prepare your passport, photograph and relevant existing status documents. Complete required medical, Emirates ID and other checks.
Company compliance and residence renewal
Maintain the licence and qualifying basis, including applicable accounting, tax and renewal obligations. Track company and residence expiry dates separately.
Application & renewal
Formation and renewal costs
Formation and annual costs depend on activity, jurisdiction, office requirements and visa numbers. Registration, licensing, immigration files, individual residence and professional services are itemised separately. Incorporation does not guarantee residence approval.
Family, absence and return
Family eligibility and documentation depend on the category. Check absence and return rules with the issuing authority; Golden residence rules should not be assumed to apply.
Green residence and the Golden Visa
Green residence is a separate route of up to five years for qualifying investors, requiring authority approval and authorisation for the activity. Golden residence also has separate thresholds; ordinary company ownership does not automatically qualify.
Banking and tax residence
Bank accounts require independent approval, which cannot be guaranteed. A residence permit alone does not establish tax residence or end obligations in other jurisdictions.
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Our services
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Eligibility review
Assess eligibility and investment background
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Documentation
Prepare documents and confirm costs
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Application support
Assist with procedures and track progress
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Renewal support
Identify renewal and document update requirements
Policy references
Reviewed on 16 September 2026. Eligibility, documents and charges depend on current local authority requirements and individual assessment.
General information only, not individual legal, tax or investment advice. Authorities determine applications and renewals. Residence is not citizenship.