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Residency · Golden Visa
UAE Golden Visa services for investors, founders and professionals
Long-term 5- or 10-year UAE residency without a sponsor. We check your eligibility honestly, prepare the documents and manage the application through to issue.
What the Golden Visa gives you
- 5- or 10-year renewable residency, depending on your category
- No employer or local sponsor — you sponsor yourself
- Family sponsorship, including your spouse and children
- No six-month rule — your visa stays valid even if you spend long periods abroad
- Access to programmes such as the Esaad privileges card in Dubai
Main eligibility routes
- Property investors — property in the UAE of a qualifying value (commonly AED 2 million or more)
- Investors — qualifying investment in a UAE company or approved fund
- Entrepreneurs — owners of qualifying projects or start-ups, often with approval from an accredited incubator or authority
- Skilled professionals — degree holders in qualifying occupations meeting the salary threshold (commonly AED 30,000 a month)
- Specialised talents — doctors, scientists, inventors, creatives, athletes and executives
- Outstanding students and graduates of UAE and leading international universities
Thresholds and documents are set by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) and GDRFA Dubai and are updated from time to time. We confirm the current criteria for your case before you apply.
How we handle your application
Eligibility check
An honest assessment of the category you qualify under — and what's missing if you don't yet.
Documents
Collecting, attesting and translating documents, and nomination letters where needed.
Application
Submitting through ICP or GDRFA and handling queries from the authority.
Medical, ID & issue
Medical test, Emirates ID biometrics and visa issue — then family applications.
Often combined with
Bank accounts
Personal and corporate bank accounts once you're resident.
Learn more →Foundations
Hold family property and investments in a structure built for succession.
Learn more →More reading: step-by-step guide to applying for a UAE Golden Visa.
Could you qualify for a Golden Visa?
Two quick questions show which route might be worth exploring. Indicative only.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the UAE Golden Visa?
The main categories are investors (including property investors), entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, people with specialised talents such as doctors, scientists, artists and athletes, outstanding students and graduates, and some humanitarian and frontline categories. Each has its own criteria set by the immigration authorities.
How much property do I need to buy for a Golden Visa?
The property route generally looks at UAE property with a title-deed value of at least AED 2 million. Whether mortgaged or off-plan property counts depends on the current rules and confirmations from the bank and land department, so we check the current criteria for your property before you apply.
Can I include my family?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor family members, including their spouse and children. We confirm the current family rules, including age conditions for children, when you apply.
Do I have to stay in the UAE to keep the Golden Visa?
No. Unlike a standard residence visa, the Golden Visa is not cancelled if you stay outside the UAE for more than six months.
Does a Golden Visa let me own a business?
The visa is about residency, not business ownership. You still need a trade licence to run a business — which we can set up alongside the visa. Owning a qualifying company can itself be one of the routes to a Golden Visa.
Want to know if you qualify?
Share your situation and we'll give you an honest view of your Golden Visa route in a short online meeting.
Important: This page is provided for general information and knowledge purposes only, as at 10 October 2026. It is not legal, tax, immigration, financial or other professional advice, and it is not a recommendation or suggestion to take, or not take, any action. UAE laws, government requirements, fees and processes change frequently and can depend on your specific facts, so verify the current position with the relevant authority or a qualified adviser before making any decision. Any service from ProBiz Setup is provided only under a written engagement. See our full disclaimer.