Golden Visa
The Golden Visa in the UAE is a special long-term residency visa that allows foreigners to live, work, or study in the UAE without needing a national sponsor and with 100% ownership of their business on the UAE’s mainland. It's part of the UAE’s plan to attract talent, investors, and skilled professionals.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Visa Duration | 5 or 10 years (automatically renewable) |
| Eligibility | Investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents (doctors, scientists, creatives, athletes), outstanding students, humanitarian pioneers |
| Benefits | Long-term residency, no need for local sponsor, ability to sponsor family members (spouse, children, even parents in some cases), ability to own property and businesses fully |
| Key Requirements | Investment thresholds, professional achievements, special talents, high academic scores (for students) |
Main Categories
Investors
Property investments (AED 2 million+), public investments, or owning shares.
Entrepreneurs
Having a successful business or a recognized startup.
Specialized talents
Doctors, engineers, creatives, inventors.
Students
Top-performing students (high GPA, recognized universities).
Scientists and researchers
Approved by Emirates Scientists Council or with recognized patents/publications.