The 10-Year UAE Golden Visa — Five Ways to Qualify

Discover five routes to long-term UAE residency — through property, investment, professional expertise, business, or qualifying financial assets — with options to sponsor your family.

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Example · Fixed Deposit

Immigration & Visa	2,710
Medical Fitness Test	285
Emirates ID	1,180

Government Fees

AED 4,175

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5 Ways to Qualify for Golden Visa

The UAE Golden Visa offers multiple pathways for investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals who contribute to the UAE’s growth. Explore the five common routes and find the one that best matches your profile — each offering long-term 10-year UAE residency.

Property Investor

AED 2M+

Own one or more qualifying UAE properties with a total value of AED 2 million or more.

Company Owner

AED 2M+

Own or hold a qualifying share in a UAE company meeting the applicable AED 2 million investment criteria.

Manager / Executive

AED 30k Salary

Eligible managers, executives, and skilled professionals earning AED 30,000 or more per month.

Fixed Deposit

AED 2M Deposit

Maintain a qualifying AED 2 million fixed-term deposit with an approved UAE bank.

Family Dependents

via Golden Visa Holder

Eligible spouses, children, and parents can obtain long-term UAE residency through a qualifying Golden Visa holder.

Benefits of the Golden Visa

More than just long-term residency, the UAE Golden Visa gives you greater freedom, stability, and flexibility to build your life in the UAE — with fewer restrictions than standard residence visas.

10-Year Renewable Residency

Enjoy a full decade of UAE residency, renewable while you continue to meet the applicable eligibility requirements.

Self-Sponsored Residency

Your Golden Visa is not tied to an employer, giving you greater flexibility to change jobs or business activities.

No Six-Month Entry Rule

Stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing your Golden Visa under the standard six-month rule.

Sponsor Your Family

Eligible spouses, children, and parents can obtain long-term residency under your Golden Visa sponsorship.

Greater Family Security

Eligible family members may remain in the UAE until their own residence permits expire if the main holder passes away.

Live, Work & Invest Freely

Enjoy greater flexibility to live, work, study, invest, and establish businesses across the UAE.

Steps for Each Route

Explore the eligibility, required documents, costs, and application process for each Golden Visa pathway — and find the route that applies to you.

Property Investor

➤ Conditions

Off-Plan Property: Accepted — Title Deed or Oqood required; no minimum amount paid to the developer.
Mortgaged Property: Accepted — an NOC from the financing bank is required.
Joint Ownership: Spouses may combine property ownership to meet the requirement; an attested marriage certificate is required.

Required Documents

Title Deed or oqood

Required as proof of property ownership

Passport copy

Minimum 6 months validity

Recent photo

Passport-size digital photo, white background

NOC from bank (if mortgaged)

Only required if the property is mortgaged

Statement of Account (SOA)

Required for off-plan properties only

Attested marriage certificate

Required when relying on jointly owned property between spouses

Procedure

DLD Property Blocking & Recommendation

Property verification and recommendation to immigration

GDRFA Pre-Approval

Golden Visa application submitted for initial approval

Existing Visa Cancellation

Required for existing UAE residence visa holders; not applicable to visit/tourist or visa-on-arrival applicants

Medical Fitness Test

Complete the required residency medical examination

Golden Visa Issuance

10-year residence permit is issued upon approval

Emirates ID Application

Application submitted for the 10-year Emirates ID

Emirates ID Biometrics

Fingerprint and photo capture where required

Emirates ID Delivery

Physical Emirates ID is printed and delivered

Dependent — family membeRS

Dependent Golden Visa Applications — apply for eligible spouse, children, and parents after the main applicant’s Golden Visa is issued.

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Company Owner

➤ Conditions

Minimum Capital: Company capital or your ownership share must be at least AED 2 million.
Company Jurisdiction: Mainland and Free Zone companies may qualify, subject to authority approval.

Required Documents

Company Documents

Trade License

Memorandum of Association (MOA)

VAT Returns — last 4 quarters

Audited Financial Statements — last 2 years

Company Bank Statements — last 6 months

AECB Credit Report

Applicant Documents

Passport Copy

UAE Residence Visa Copy

Emirates ID Copy

Personal Bank Statements — last 6 months

Recent Digital Photo — white background

Auditor Documents

Auditor Trade License

Auditor Professional License

Procedure

Immigration Pre-Approval

Existing Visa Cancellation

Medical Fitness Test

Golden Visa Issuance

Emirates ID Application & Delivery

Dependent — family membeRS

Dependent Golden Visa Applications — apply for eligible spouse, children, and parents after the main applicant’s Golden Visa is issued.

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Manager / Executive

➤ Conditions

Basic Salary: Minimum AED 30,000 per month (basic salary, not total package).
Salary Tenure: Receiving the qualifying salary for at least 2 years.
Employment Tenure: At least 2 years with the same UAE employer.
Job Classification: Must hold an eligible Managerial or Skilled Professional position.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.

Required Documents

Passport Copy

UAE Residence Visa Copy

Recent Personal Photo — white background

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher — legally translated and MOFA-attested

MOHESR Qualification Recognition / Equivalency Certificate — if applicable

Employment Contract — MOHRE labour contract or Free Zone employment contract

Personal Bank Statements — last 6 months showing salary transfers

Employer NOC Letter — from the current employer

Procedure

Nomination Request & Document Verification

GDRFA Pre-Approval

Existing Employment Visa Cancellation

Medical Fitness Test

Golden Visa Issuance

Emirates ID Application & Delivery

Dependent — family membeRS

Dependent Golden Visa Applications — apply for eligible spouse, children, and parents after the main applicant’s Golden Visa is issued.

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Fixed Deposit

➤ Conditions

Minimum Deposit: At least AED 2 million in a qualifying fixed-term deposit.
Deposit Period: Funds must be held for a minimum of 2 years, subject to the applicable authority requirements.

Required Documents

Official Bank Deposit Letter — addressed to GDRFA / ICP

Passport Copy

Recent Digital Photo — white background

UAE Residence Visa or Emirates ID Copy (if applicable)

Procedure

Open a UAE Bank Account & Transfer the Funds

Obtain the Official Golden Visa Deposit Letter (NOC Letter)

Receive Immigration Pre-Approval

Cancel Existing Residence Visa — if applicable

Medical Fitness Test

Golden Visa Issuance

Emirates ID Application & Biometrics

Emirates ID Delivery

Dependent — family membeRS

Dependent Golden Visa Applications — apply for eligible spouse, children, and parents after the main applicant’s Golden Visa is issued.

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Family Dependents

➤ Conditions

Spouse & Children: Spouses and eligible children can be sponsored. Unmarried sons and daughters may have no age limit, while in certain cases sons are eligible only up to a specified age, subject to applicable immigration requirements.
Parents: Eligible parents may be sponsored for 10-year residence visas, subject to applicable requirements.
Parents-in-Law: In certain cases, parents-in-law may be sponsored if the sponsor’s own parents are not sponsored. The residence visa is generally valid for 1 year, subject to immigration approval and applicable requirements.
Domestic Workers: Golden Visa holders may sponsor domestic workers, subject to the applicable immigration and domestic-worker regulations.

Required Documents

Sponsor’s Golden Visa & Emirates ID Copy

Dependents’ Passport Copies

Dependents’ Digital Photos — white background

Attested Relationship Certificate — marriage certificate for spouse or birth certificate for children/parents

Valid UAE Health Insurance — as required for residence processing

Procedure

Cancel Existing UAE Residence Visa — if applicable

Dependent Golden Visa Application

Medical Fitness Test — for dependents aged 18+

Golden Visa Issuance

Emirates ID Application

Emirates ID Biometrics — where required

Emirates ID Delivery

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Your Exact Golden Visa Cost in Seconds

Choose your Golden Visa category, add your family members, and see a clear breakdown of the applicable government, immigration, Emirates ID, medical, and service fees.

UAE Golden Visa Fees by Eligibility Route

Golden Visa Route	Government Fees Included	From (1 applicant)
Property Owner	DLD & Admin AED 5,284 · Immigration & Visa AED 2,710 · Emirates ID AED 1,180 · Medical AED 285	AED 9,459
Company Owner	Immigration & Visa AED 2,710 · Emirates ID AED 1,180 · Medical AED 285	AED 4,175
Manager / Executive	Immigration & Visa AED 2,710 · Emirates ID AED 1,180 · Medical AED 285	AED 4,175
Fixed Deposit	Immigration & Visa AED 2,710 · Emirates ID AED 1,180 · Medical AED 285	AED 4,175
Each Adult Dependent	Immigration & Visa AED 2,710 · Emirates ID AED 1,180 · Medical AED 285	AED 4,175

UAE Golden Visa Government Fees by Route

Property Owner
DLD & Admin AED 5,284 · Immigration & Visa AED 2,710 · Emirates ID AED 1,180 · Medical AED 285
From: AED 9,459

Company Owner
Immigration & Visa AED 2,710 · Emirates ID AED 1,180 · Medical AED 285
From: AED 4,175

Manager / Executive
Immigration & Visa AED 2,710 · Emirates ID AED 1,180 · Medical AED 285
From: AED 4,175

Fixed Deposit
Immigration & Visa AED 2,710 · Emirates ID AED 1,180 · Medical AED 285
From: AED 4,175

Adult Family Dependent
Immigration & Visa AED 2,710 · Emirates ID AED 1,180 · Medical AED 285
From: AED 4,175

Indicative UAE government fees only: The above calculation includes AED 285 for the medical fitness test where applicable and AED 1,180 for the 10-year Emirates ID.

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Government fees, requirements, and processing charges are subject to change by the relevant UAE authorities.

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Golden Visa FAQs

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The UAE Golden Visa is available under several categories, including property and public investors, company owners, entrepreneurs, managers and skilled professionals, scientists, doctors, exceptional talents, creatives, outstanding students and graduates, and other eligible individuals. Each category has its own qualification and documentation requirements.

Yes. Property investors may qualify with eligible real estate valued at AED 2 million or more. Multiple properties may generally be combined to meet the required value, subject to the relevant authority’s conditions. Mortgaged and certain off-plan properties may also qualify where the applicable requirements are met.

Eligible managers, executives and skilled professionals generally need a basic monthly salary of at least AED 30,000, together with a qualifying UAE employment contract, educational qualifications and other supporting documents required for their profession and emirate.

Yes. A company owner or partner may qualify through the investment route where the required investment or ownership share meets the applicable threshold, generally AED 2 million, subject to authority verification and the specific company structure.

Yes. Eligible investors may qualify by maintaining a minimum AED 2 million in an approved fixed-term deposit, subject to the required bank confirmation and applicable Golden Visa conditions.

The total cost varies depending on your eligibility category, emirate, application status and required supporting documents. Costs may include nomination or approval fees, residency issuance, medical examination, Emirates ID and category-specific charges. We provide a complete quotation after checking your eligibility.

Processing time depends on the category and relevant authority. Some straightforward applications can be completed within a few working days after approval and completion of all requirements, while nomination-based or specialised categories may take longer.

Yes. Golden Visa holders are generally exempt from the standard rule that can invalidate ordinary UAE residence permits after remaining outside the country for more than six consecutive months.

Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor eligible family members, including their spouse and children. Parents may also be sponsored subject to the applicable requirements. The exact eligibility and documentation depend on the dependent’s relationship, age and relevant immigration rules.

Eligible adult children may be sponsored under the Golden Visa family provisions, subject to the applicable rules. Requirements can differ for sons and unmarried daughters, so eligibility should be checked before applying.

Eligible family members may generally remain in the UAE until the expiry of their existing residence permits, subject to the applicable immigration rules and any requirements imposed by the relevant authority.

No. The Golden Visa provides self-sponsored long-term residency. However, applicants applying under an employment-based professional category must still meet that category’s employment, salary and occupational requirements.

Yes. Golden Visa holders can reside and work in the UAE without having their residence visa sponsored by an employer. Employment and work-permit requirements may still apply depending on the individual’s work arrangement.

Yes. Depending on the category, parts of the application and eligibility process can be started while you are outside the UAE. You may then need to enter the UAE to complete requirements such as the medical examination, biometrics and Emirates ID process.

They refer to the same UAE long-term residency framework. The main difference is the processing authority. Dubai applications are generally handled through Dubai’s relevant authorities, while applications in other emirates are generally processed through the federal ICP system.

Yes. Golden Visas are renewable, provided you continue to satisfy the eligibility requirements applicable to your category at the time of renewal.

Applications are processed through the relevant UAE authority depending on your emirate and eligibility category. For example, Dubai applications may involve GDRFA Dubai or Dubai Land Department, while federal applications are generally handled through ICP. Brightlink can manage the process from eligibility assessment and document preparation through approval, medical examination, Emirates ID and residence issuance.

Biometric enrolment is generally required from the age of 15 years, provided the applicant has not previously completed biometrics.

Yes. Whenever possible, appointments can be arranged at the nearest available government-approved centre, depending on your location and appointment availability.

Health insurance requirements vary between Emirates. Some Emirates require insurance before visa issuance or renewal, while others have different procedures. We will advise you based on your application.

Residence visa approval is always subject to the relevant immigration authority. If an application is refused, we review the reason for rejection, advise on the available options and assist with correcting any issues before reapplying where possible.

Yes. Golden Visa holders enjoy additional sponsorship benefits, including no minimum salary requirement for sponsoring eligible family members, longer residence validity and more flexible sponsorship conditions compared with standard residence visa holders.

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