United Arab Emirates
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The UAE Golden Visa provides renewable five- or ten-year residence for qualifying investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talent, students and other defined categories without a traditional sponsor.
Outcome
5- or 10-year renewable residence
Sponsor
Not required
Investor threshold
AED 2 million under current rules
Citizenship
Not included
Overview
The visa permits eligible holders to live, work or study in the UAE.
Investor categories include public investment and real estate under the current AED 2 million framework.
Entrepreneur, talent, student and humanitarian categories use their own endorsements and evidence.
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Physical presence note
The official Golden Visa offers greater absence flexibility than ordinary residence, but category compliance and renewal still matter.
PR & naturalization
This is renewable long-term residence, not conventional permanent residence or an automatic citizenship path.
Tax note
Visa status and tax residence certificates are separate matters requiring current advice. Tax advice is given only by a qualified tax professional.
Documents note
Requirements depend on the category and may include investment, property, project, qualification or recommendation evidence.
Frequently asked
Is it only for investors?
No. The official categories include entrepreneurs, scientists, specialised talent, outstanding students, humanitarian pioneers and frontline heroes.
Does it grant citizenship?
No. It is long-term renewable residence.