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🌟 Introduction
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency program designed for investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals. If you’re planning to make the Emirates your base in 2025, this visa can offer 10 years of residency, no need for local sponsorship, and freedom to live and invest across all emirates.
🧾 What is the UAE Golden Visa?
The Golden Visa is a long-term residency permit introduced in 2019 and updated in 2022–2023 to include more investor-friendly provisions. It grants residency for 5 or 10 years, depending on the category, and is automatically renewable.
Benefits:
Live, work, and study in the UAE without a national sponsor Sponsor family members and domestic help Full business ownership (no local partner required) Easier access to bank accounts, leasing, and business setup
💼 Who Can Apply in 2025?
1. Real Estate Investors
- Minimum investment: AED 2 million
- Must own property outright or via a mortgage from UAE banks
2. Public Investors (Shares/Equity)
- Minimum capital investment: AED 2 million
- Company must not be in liquidation
- Must provide audited financial reports for 2 years
3. Entrepreneurs
- Own a startup registered in the
- UAE Have approval from an accredited business incubator
4. Skilled Professionals
- Monthly salary ≥ AED 30,000
- Bachelor’s degree or higher Valid employment contract in a high-demand sector (medicine, engineering, IT, etc.)
📜 Documents Required
- Passport copy (valid at least 6 months)
- Emirates ID (if already resident)
- Real estate title deed or investment certificate
- Bank statements and audited financials (for investors)
- NOC from employer or partner (if applicable)
- Passport-size photos Health insurance
🛠️ How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
🔹 Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
Use the UAE Government Portal or consult a PRO to check your category and documents.
🔹 Step 2: Submit Application Via:
ICP Smart Services portal (for Abu Dhabi)
GDRFA Dubai (for Dubai applicants)
🔹 Step 3: Pay Fees
Application fee: AED 2,800–AED 4,000 Medical and ID fees may apply
🔹 Step 4: Biometrics & Medical
Undergo a routine medical checkup and biometric scan.
🔹 Step 5: Receive eVisa
Once approved, you’ll get an e-visa. This can be exchanged for a residency visa after arriving in the UAE.
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🔎 Comparison: Investor Visa vs Golden Visa
| Feature | Regular Investor Visa | Golden Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Validity | 2–3 years | 10 years |
| Local Sponsor Needed? | Yes | No |
| Family Sponsorship | Limited | Full |
| Business Ownership | Partial | 100% |
| Renewal Process | Frequent | Auto-renewable |
⚖️ Legal Notes
Property investment must be in freehold areas Visa is voided if investor leaves UAE >6 months Always check the latest policies via ICP UAE or GDRFA
💡 Golden Visa Trends in 2025
- More categories added: coders, scientists, creatives
- Lower property thresholds being discussed for northern emirates
- Golden Visa insurance and banking benefits introduced
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