Golden Visa - Investor (5 Years)
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Golden Visa - Investor (5 Years)

Golden Visa PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

28-56 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

5 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Long-term residency for business investors with approved projects. Valid 5 years, renewable, with family sponsorship and no sponsor requirement.

Golden Visa for entrepreneurs and business investors with approved business projects. The business project must be innovative, meet minimum revenue requirements (AED 1 million annual revenue), and receive approval from Ministry of Economy or authorized business incubators.

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Requirements

Financial

Investment Required

1,000,000 AED

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 6 months validity

Passport photos

Recent biometric photographs

Business plan

Detailed project proposal

Financial statements

Proof of funding source

MOE/Incubator approval

Official approval letter for project

Medical test

Health examination results

Police clearance

Criminal record certificate

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Advantages

  • No sponsor requirement
  • Can sponsor family members
  • Extended validity period
  • Renewable indefinitely
  • Flexible for business operations

Considerations

  • Requires approved business project
  • Minimum revenue requirements
  • Complex application process
  • Business must maintain operations

Application Process

1

Prepare business project

Develop business proposal for approval

2

Get MOE/incubator approval

Secure approval from Ministry of Economy or approved incubator

3

Submit golden visa application

Apply through official channels with approval letter

4

Provide documentation

Submit all required business and personal documents

5

Receive entry visa

Get 6-month entry visa for residence processing

6

Undergo medical test

Complete health screening

7

Finalize residency

Complete residence visa application

8

Receive golden visa

Get 5-year renewable residence visa

Application Forms

Golden Visa Application

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Living in United Arab Emirates

Cost of Living
20% cheaper than United States
Avg SalaryAED 140,400
Quality of Life
176/200
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