12/07/2025
🇦🇪 UAE 10-Year Golden Visa: Key Guidelines
✅ Main Eligibility Routes
1. Investment-Based
o Property investment: Minimum Dh2 million.
If bought earlier for less than Dh2m but current value exceeds Dh2m, you're eligible.
o Bank deposit or UAE investment fund: Minimum Dh2 million in the emirate where you're applying.
o You can qualify for a Golden Visa if you:
o Deposit at least AED 2 million in a UAE-based bank in a fixed deposit account
OR
o Invest at least AED 2 million in a government-approved investment fund in the UAE
o 📌 Important Notes:
o The investment must be in the same emirate where you're applying for the Golden Visa.
o You will need:
o Official bank or fund statements
o A letter from the bank or fund confirming the deposit/investment
o Possibly, a lock-in letter if required by authorities
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2. Employment-Based
o Must earn Dh30,000/month or more (gross salary including allowances).
o At least 2 years with the same employer.
o Documents required:
Salary certificate (with breakdown and start date).
3–6 months of bank statements.
3. Special Talent Nomination
o For exceptional individuals: celebrities, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, etc.
o Can apply without investment, but must present strong documentation showing:
Achievements
Contributions to their field
Potential value to the UAE
o Nominations reviewed only by UAE government entities (e.g., Dubai Culture, Sports Council).
📄 Application Requirements
• Passport valid for more than 6 months.
• Attested educational certificates (if applicable).
• Equivalency certificate from UAE Education Ministry.
• No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if no government nomination).
• Medical exam and biometrics required after approval.
👨👩👧👦 Family Sponsorship
• Golden visa holders can sponsor:
o Spouse
o Children
o Parents
• Family members enjoy the same 10-year residency benefits.
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⏱️ Processing Time
• 2 to 4 weeks for most applications.
• Longer for nominations, as government review is required.
• Travel is allowed while the application is being processed.
• Once approved, the applicant must be in the UAE for visa issuance.