# UAE Golden Visa

A 10-year renewable UAE residence permit from AED 2,000,000 in property or an equivalent public investment, with no minimum stay, no personal income tax and family sponsorship that includes children of any age and parents.

- **AED 2,000,000** From
- **2-3 months** Processing
- **United Arab Emirates residence only** Mobility
- **None** Min. stay

## What is the UAE Golden Visa programme, in short?

The UAE Golden Visa grants a 10-year renewable residence permit from AED 2,000,000 in UAE property or an equivalent public investment. It has no minimum stay, no personal income tax, and lets you sponsor your spouse, children and parents.

### Evidence

- 01 Family inclusion [u.ae](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa) Official 2026-10-01
- 02 Government fees [u.ae](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa) Official 2026-10-01
- 03 Minimum investment [u.ae](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa) Official 2026-10-01
- 04 Path to citizenship [u.ae](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa) Official 2026-10-01
- 05 Processing time [u.ae](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa) Official 2026-10-01
- 06 Tax position [u.ae](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa) Official 2026-10-01

## What is the UAE Golden Visa programme?

UAE Golden Visa grants a residence permit in exchange for a qualifying investment from AED 2,000,000. The programme is run by the government, which decides every application; Mirabello Consultancy prepares and coordinates your side of the application. A Mirabello specialist then confirms the right route and the full cost for your family.

The UAE Golden Visa grants a 10-year renewable residence permit from AED 2,000,000 in UAE property or an equivalent public investment. It has no minimum stay, no personal income tax, and lets you sponsor your spouse, children and parents.

- 10-year renewable residency
- 0% personal income tax

The **UAE Golden Visa** (officially Golden Residency) is a 10-year, renewable residence permit for investors, entrepreneurs and selected talent. It gives the right to live, work, study and invest in the UAE without a local sponsor, and to sponsor your family. The outcome is a **residence permit**, not citizenship: there is no formal path to an Emirati passport, which is granted only rarely and at the discretion of the UAE leadership.

For investors the federal threshold is **AED 2,000,000**. Under the current guidance of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), it can be met with one or more UAE properties worth at least AED 2,000,000 in total and registered in your name, including off-plan units bought from an approved developer and property financed by an approved UAE bank; or with a public investment of the same amount, either a deposit with an investment fund or a national bank, or company capital or a partner's share in a UAE company. For public investments the capital must be your own, not borrowed. Entrepreneurs qualify without a set investment amount, through a UAE small or medium-sized business with annual revenue of at least AED 1,000,000, a venture approved by an accredited business incubator or the competent authority, or earlier ventures sold for a total of at least AED 7,000,000. A separate **two-year investor visa** is available for lower property values; it is **not** the Golden Visa and should not be confused with it.

### Key facts and constraints

- **No minimum stay:** holders may stay outside the UAE for longer than the six months that normally ends a residence visa.
- **Family:** the investment is assessed on the main applicant, who can sponsor a spouse, children regardless of age, and parents. If the sponsor dies, the family may stay for the remaining validity of their permits. Each family member pays their own visa, Emirates ID and medical fees.
- **Entry visa:** applicants outside the UAE receive a six-month multiple-entry entry visa, renewable once, to complete the formalities in the country.
- **Processing:** the authorities publish no end-to-end processing time. In our practice the investor route takes about two to three months from a complete file.
- **Tax:** the UAE levies no federal personal income tax. The Golden Visa is not a tax-relocation scheme in itself, and your personal position depends on your circumstances elsewhere.

On the [Mirabello Investment Migration Index](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/mirabello-investment-migration-index) the UAE Golden Visa is strong on speed and lifestyle and weaker on cost and the absence of a citizenship path; investors often weigh it against the [Greece Golden Visa](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/greece-golden-visa-by-investment) and other Gulf routes. Figures are checked against [ICP's Golden Residency guide](https://icp.gov.ae/en/services/uae-golden-residency/) and the [official UAE Government portal](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa). This is information, not advice; a [Mirabello specialist](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/contact-us-for-your-free-consultation) at our Dubai office confirms the route and emirate that fit your circumstances.

Real estate is a qualifying route for this programme, with its own rules on minimums and resale. Read our guide: [UAE Golden Visa real estate: homes and rules by emirate](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/real-estate-countries/united-arab-emirates)

## How do you qualify for UAE Golden Visa?

The UAE Golden Visa programme offers 4 approved investment routes, each independently verified by the Mirabello data team against official government sources. Minimum required investment starts from AED 2,000,000. A Mirabello specialist will confirm which route best matches your nationality, family composition, budget and preferred timeline.

| Route | From | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real estate (incl. off-plan, bank financing allowed) | **AED 2,000,000** | real estate |
| Deposit with an investment fund or UAE bank | **AED 2,000,000** | public investment |
| Company capital or partner's share | **AED 2,000,000** | public investment |
| Entrepreneur (SME revenue, approved venture or prior exit) | **No set investment** | business |

## How does UAE Golden Visa rank among all programmes?

UAE Golden Visa is scored by the Mirabello Investment Migration Index across seven dimensions: investment cost, visa-free mobility, processing speed, path to citizenship, regulatory stability, family inclusion and tax treatment. A higher composite score signals a more competitive, accessible and well-regulated programme.

#### UAE Golden Visa

Scored on cost, mobility, speed, path, stability, family and tax.

**Our read:** The UAE Golden Visa grants a 10-year renewable residence permit from AED 2,000,000 in UAE property or an equivalent public investment. It has no minimum stay, no personal income tax, and lets you sponsor your spouse, children and parents. Strategic perspective, advisory only; figures provenance-tracked, unconfirmed items flagged for verification.

## How does UAE Golden Visa compare to alternatives?

The table below compares UAE Golden Visa against its closest alternatives, scored on the Mirabello Investment Migration Index across cost, visa-free mobility, processing speed, regulatory stability and path to citizenship. All investment figures and processing times are sourced from official government data and independently verified by the Mirabello data team.

| Programme | From | Timeline | Min. stay | Mobility | Outcome |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇦🇪 UAE Golden Visa | **AED 2,000,000** | 2-3 months | None | United Arab Emirates residence only | Residence permit |
| 🇨🇾 [Cyprus Permanent Residency](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/cyprus-permanent-residency-by-investment) | **€300,000** | About 2 months | One visit every 2 years | EU member state | Residence permit |
| 🇲🇹 [Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP)](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/malta-global-residency-programme) | **€220,000** | 3-6 months | None | Visa-free travel within Schengen Area | Residence permit |
| 🇲🇹 [Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP)](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/residency-by-investment-in-malta) | **€99,000** | No official figure | None | Visa-free travel within Schengen Area | Residence permit |

## What are the most common questions about UAE Golden Visa?

The questions below cover UAE Golden Visa investment costs, processing timelines, eligibility and family inclusion, minimum-stay requirements, the path to citizenship and tax obligations. All figures are provenance-tracked against official sources; where a threshold is time-sensitive, the verified date is shown alongside the answer.

Figures verified against official sources, provenance-tracked, information, not advice · Last updated 2026-10-31

### How much do I need for the UAE Golden Visa?

The investor threshold is AED 2,000,000, set federally. You can meet it with UAE property worth at least AED 2,000,000 in total, including off-plan units from an approved developer and bank-financed property, or with a public investment of the same amount: a deposit with an investment fund or a national bank, or company capital or a partner's share. Government fees come on top and vary by emirate. A separate two-year investor visa exists for lower property values, but it is not the Golden Visa.

### Can entrepreneurs qualify without investing AED 2,000,000?

Yes. ICP sets no fixed investment for entrepreneurs. You qualify through a UAE small or medium-sized business with annual revenue of at least AED 1,000,000, a venture approved by an accredited business incubator, the Ministry of Economy or a relevant authority, or as a founder of ventures previously sold for a total of at least AED 7,000,000.

### How long is the UAE Golden Visa valid?

Ten years, renewable, for investors in real estate and public investments, according to ICP, the issuing authority. It renews while you continue to meet the conditions.

### Does the UAE Golden Visa lead to citizenship?

No. The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence permit with no formal path to citizenship. Emirati nationality is granted only rarely and at the discretion of the UAE leadership, and is not tied to Golden Visa status.

### Is there a minimum stay?

No. You can live outside the UAE without losing the Golden Visa: holders are exempt from the usual six-month limit on absence that applies to standard residence visas. If you apply from abroad, ICP grants a six-month multiple-entry entry visa, renewable once, to complete the formalities in the UAE.

### Can I sponsor my family?

Yes. The investment is assessed on the main applicant, who can sponsor a spouse, children regardless of their age, and parents. The investment does not increase with family size, but each family member pays separate visa, Emirates ID and medical fees. If the sponsor dies, the family may remain in the UAE for the validity of their residence permits.

### How long does it take?

The UAE authorities publish no end-to-end processing time for the Golden Visa. In our practice, working from our Dubai office, the investor route takes about two to three months from a complete file, depending on the route and emirate. Treat this as indicative, not a guarantee.

### Will I pay tax in the UAE?

The UAE levies no federal personal income tax on individuals. The Golden Visa is not positioned as a tax-relocation programme, and your personal tax position depends on your circumstances and residency elsewhere; seek independent tax advice.

## Still have a question?

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- [UAE Golden Visa: what would it cost for my family?](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration-ai?q=UAE%20Golden%20Visa%3A%20what%20would%20it%20cost%20for%20my%20family%3F&utm_source=ask_mira_band&utm_medium=programme_page&utm_content=cost)
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## How does United Arab Emirates succession law affect your estate?

A residence permit in United Arab Emirates does not change your nationality and adds no law you can elect under EU Regulation 650/2012 (Article 22). If you come to live in United Arab Emirates, the law of United Arab Emirates may govern your estate by default under Article 21, unless you elect the law of a nationality you already hold.

The permit changes no tax position.

The law of United Arab Emirates has forced heirship: part of the estate is reserved for close family and cannot be left freely by will.

[See the United Arab Emirates position in our succession matrix](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/which-law-governs-your-estate#j-AE), or read [which law governs your estate](https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/which-law-governs-your-estate). General information, not legal advice.

### Official references

The primary official sources the UAE Golden Visa figures on this page are verified against. Where a mandatory fee is not in a published schedule, it is marked as disclosed by Mirabello from case experience.

- [u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa)
- [icp.gov.ae](https://icp.gov.ae/)
- [u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/medical-fitness-test](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/medical-fitness-test)

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Source: Mirabello Consultancy, verified 2026-10-31, https://www.mirabelloconsultancy.com/immigration/united-arab-emirates-golden-visa
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