Silver Visa

The Silver Visa in the UAE is basically a nickname people use for the 5-year residency visa, compared to the Golden Visa which is often a 10-year visa.

Silver Visa
It’s part of the same UAE long-term visa program but typically for people who either:

  • Meet slightly lower investment or achievement requirements than Golden Visa holders, or
  • Are outstanding students, specialized workers, property investors (with smaller investments compared to the Golden Visa thresholds).
Main points about the Silver Visa
Category Details
Visa Duration 5 years (renewable)
Who qualifies? Entrepreneurs, investors, exceptional students, specialized talents, freelancers
Typical Requirements - Property investment of around AED 1 million (vs. AED 2M for Golden)
- Business/project with minimum capital
- High GPA for students (around 95%+ or equivalent)
Benefits - Long-term stay
- Sponsor family members
- No national sponsor required
- 100% business ownership