United Arab Emirates
Long-term renewable residence for qualifying investors and other eligible categories. It is not an investment-citizenship programme.
Why consider United Arab Emirates be on the shortlist?
Long-term renewable residence for qualifying investors and other eligible categories. It is not an investment-citizenship programme.
Outcome
This is long-term residence, not UAE citizenship by investment.
Application channel
Applications use ICP/GDRFA and the competent local authority for the relevant emirate and category.
Current routes to examine first.
Real-estate investor
Current federal guidance provides a five-year Golden Visa where qualifying property value is at least AED 2 million, subject to the relevant emirate’s evidence and rules.
Public investment
Qualifying public-investment investors can obtain ten-year residence, with a minimum AED 2 million capital requirement among the published routes.
Entrepreneur / talent categories
Separate Golden Visa categories exist for entrepreneurs, exceptional talent and other qualifying persons.
Family
Golden Visa holders can sponsor qualifying family members under current residence rules.
Residence / physical presence
Golden Visa holders benefit from relaxed rules on time spent outside the UAE compared with ordinary residence visas.
Points to consider
Before recommending any programme, screen citizenships held, residence history, source of wealth, source of funds, PEP/sanctions exposure, prior visa or immigration refusals, criminal/regulatory issues and family eligibility.
Due-diligence processOfficial programme source
Official UAE Government Portal
Official programme requirements are confirmed against the relevant government source for each engagement.
See United Arab Emirates beside the alternatives.
Use the comparison table or programme finder before selecting the jurisdiction.