Golden Visa in UAE

What is Golden visa

An individual is eligible to apply for a 10-year Golden Visa without a sponsor if his or her investments in the UAE are at least Dh2 million. These may be in the form of investment funds accredited in the UAE or a commercial or industrial license of an investor, where the memorandum of association of their legal entity mentions the paid-up capital of the said company is not less than Dh2 million or the investor is the owner of a company in the UAE and pays tax of not less than Dh250,000 annually to the Federal Tax Authority. Under these categories, the investor may also include his or her spouse and dependents while applying for the Golden Visa.

In addition to entrepreneurs, people with specialized talents like doctors, researchers, scientists, Executive Directors, Educators (in priority fields), Sports, PhD Holders, Engineers, investors and artists can also apply for the golden visa. These individuals can receive a 10-year visa after accreditation granted by their respective departments and areas and the visa will also be extended to their parents, spouses and children if the graduate has the financial means to do so and is able to provide accommodation.

benefits of golden visa UAE

• 10 years of renewable residence visa.
• No sponsor or employer required.
• The limitation period to stay outside the UAE does not apply for the visa holders; ie, the visa is not cancelled if the holder stays outside the country for more than six months.
• The residence visa is granted to family members of visa holders, including spouse and children with no age limit.
• The residence visa is granted to family members of visa holders, including spouse and children with no age limit.