Golden Visa
The Golden Visa is a strategic tool, not just a residency permit. For international investors, it provides long-term access to a zero-tax jurisdiction, UAE banking infrastructure, and a stable base for business operations — all through an asset that generates income and appreciates. Many advisors treat the visa as a checkbox: find the cheapest property that meets the AED 2M ($548K) threshold. We take a different approach. The visa eligibility is a constraint in your investment model — not the objective. Within that constraint, we optimise for yield, growth, developer quality, and location fundamentals.
Eligibility
Minimum property value: AED 2,000,000 ($548K). Multiple properties can combine to reach the threshold. Ready properties require a DLD title deed. Off-plan properties are eligible if at least 24% is paid and Oqood is issued.
What the Visa Provides
10-year renewable residency. No sponsor required. Live, work, and establish businesses in the UAE. Family coverage (spouse, children under 18, children 18–25 if in education). UAE banking access. No minimum stay requirement.
Application Process
Purchase Property
Qualifying property (AED 2M+ / $548K+)
Register with DLD
Title deed or Oqood
Submit Application
Through ICP portal
Receive Visa
3–6 weeks processing
Visa Fees
| Applicant | Standard | VIP |
|---|---|---|
| Main applicant | AED 18K ($4.9K) | AED 20K ($5.5K) |
| Spouse / children 18+ | AED 15K ($4.1K) | AED 17K ($4.7K) |
| Children under 18 | AED 10K ($2.7K) | AED 12K ($3.3K) |
Includes visa, Emirates ID, medical, and admin.
Important Considerations
Selling the qualifying property without replacement may affect renewal. Company-held properties may not qualify. UAE health insurance is mandatory. Regulations are federal and may be updated.
Investment-First Visa Structuring
We select properties that meet the visa threshold while maximising investment returns. The goal is not just residency — it is residency plus a property that performs.