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UAE Public Investment Golden Visa

United Arab Emirates Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

The UAE may grant a 10-year Golden Residence to an investor who places at least AED 2 million in an accepted public-investment form or owns a qualifying business interest meeting the published capital or tax test.

Type
10-year self-sponsored Golden Residence
Good fit for
Large public-investment or qualifying business investors
Main requirement
Accepted AED 2 million structure or qualifying tax contribution
Application needed?
Yes
Family options
Depend on the principal route and official rules
Main limit
The investment must be certified and the application approved

Summary

The UAE may grant a 10-year Golden Residence to an investor who places at least AED 2 million in an accepted public-investment form or owns a qualifying business interest meeting the published capital or tax test.

Pathway fit check

Eligibility

This pathway may fit when the following route-specific requirements are met:

What This Route Allows

Golden Residence is self-sponsored, renewable under the current rules, and generally permits residence, work, study, investment, and sponsorship of qualifying family members.

What This Route Is Not

A passive investment of the same nominal value outside an accepted structure does not qualify. Meeting the financial threshold does not guarantee nomination or approval.

Next Steps

  1. Choose the exact official investment category.
  2. Obtain the required fund, corporate, or tax-authority certification.
  3. Prepare source-of-funds, identity, insurance, and residence records.
  4. Apply through ICP or the competent Dubai authority.
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