Standard processing usually takes 15–30 days from submission.
Multiple-entry residency can be valid for up to 10 years, depending on the category.
Approval rate stated with expert application guidance. Approval depends on the applicant and authority requirements.
The UAE Golden Visa is a prestigious long-term residency program created for professionals, investors and entrepreneurs. It allows eligible people to live, work and build their future in the UAE without requiring a local sponsor.
The program was introduced in the UAE in 2019 to attract global talent, investment and innovation and strengthen the country's position as a leading business and innovation hub.
Unlike standard visas, the Golden Visa can provide self-sponsored residency with greater flexibility and stability.
We support accomplished professionals seeking the UAE Golden Visa through the skilled professional route, particularly people holding executive or senior leadership positions.
We typically assist professionals working in senior and decision-making positions within mid to large enterprises.
Senior executive and company leadership roles.
Directors and senior executive positions.
Leadership roles responsible for departments or teams.
Important leadership roles in mid to large enterprises.
To qualify under the professional category, applicants should meet at least one of the following income requirements.
A monthly post-tax salary of AED 31,000 or more.
An annual income of USD 200,000 or more, as shown in your most recent Income Tax Return (ITR).
To check your case and begin the application, prepare the following documents.
Scanned colour copy of your valid passport.
Relevant professional background of up to 300 words.
Three months of recent salary slips.
Three months of recent bank statements showing salary credits.
Your most recent Income Tax Return (ITR).
The total UAE Golden Visa cost depends on the applicant's category and the visa duration. Government fees and other processing costs can change over time.
Typically, investors may require a minimum investment of AED 2 million. Other expenses can include the medical exam, Emirates ID and processing fees.
The Golden Visa provides eligible residents with greater stability, flexibility and opportunities in the UAE.
Up to 10-year renewable residency, offering more stability and peace of mind.
Eligible holders do not need UAE national sponsorship to operate under the Golden Visa route.
The program can provide the ability to own a business in the UAE.
You can sponsor your wife, children and eligible domestic helpers under the applicable rules.
Golden Visa holders can stay outside the UAE for extended periods without automatically losing their residency status.
Enjoy access to premium healthcare, education and banking services in the UAE.
The application involves eligibility checking, document preparation, submission, medical assessment and final issuance.
Check your eligibility based on the applicable requirements.
Collect and prepare all documents required for the application.
Submit the application through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP).
Complete the required medical fitness examination.
If approved, receive your UAE Golden Visa and Emirates ID.
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