United Arab Emirates UAE Golden Visa (Investor) — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
120 months
Renewable
Yes
(120 mo)
10-year renewable residency for investors with minimum AED 2 million investment in UAE property, business, or public investment fund.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | AED 2,000,000 | $545,000 | 2yr | Yes | Optional |
| Fund | AED 2,000,000 | $545,000 | 2yr | Yes | Optional |
| Real estate | AED 2,000,000 | $545,000 | 2yr | Yes | Required |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
25
Parents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Exempt
Tax Rate
0.0%
Regime Name
No personal income tax
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
14–90 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Application fee AED 10,400 (~$2,832). As of Feb 2026, mortgaged properties qualify — only total value must reach AED 2M (no upfront equity minimum). Can stay outside UAE without losing visa. Expanded in 2025 to include nurses, content creators, yacht owners, AI specialists, and humanitarian pioneers.
📋 ALSO IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
United Arab Emirates also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Dubai Virtual Working Programme (digital nomad visa)