Foreign investors who participate in real estate or government investments are given a golden residency permit, which allows for a 10- year period of residency that can be extended under the same conditions. Securing a 10-year investor visa in Dubai has various benefits, which include:
- Flexibility in staying outside the UAE: There are no restrictions on how long you can stay outside the UAE while keeping your visa valid. Unlike other visa holders who must return to the UAE within six months, those with a 10-year investor visa can stay abroad for more than six months.
- Safety: Dubai is known for its safety and low crime rates. People can freely explore the city even after dark. Those who break the law risk having their visas revoked and being deported.
- Ability to sponsor up to three maids and drivers.
- Option to sponsor your family for the same 10-year duration.
- Owners of property visas (10 years) and pension visas (5 years) can sponsor their unmarried dependents (sons and daughters) for the same period as the visa holder.
- Additionally, you have the opportunity to sponsor your parents for a 10-year visa.
Golden Visa for Investors:
This program offers individual investors a golden visa for residency, which has a duration of 5 or 10 years. The visa is designed for automatic renewal as long as the applicant continues to meet the specified conditions.
Golden Visa for Investors:
- Financial report of the company for the past year (prepared by the company’s financial auditor).
- Trading license of the company and a photocopy of the list of partners.
- Copy of the company’s lease agreement.
- Bank statement of the company (last 3 months).
- Company’s VAT declaration for the past year
Depositor in Investment Fund (Deposit)
- A bank letter written in Arabic certifies a “fixed deposit”. The letter should contain a statement specifying that the fixed deposit will not be withdrawn for the next two years, or if it is withdrawn for any reason, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign
- Affairs in Dubai must be informed.
- A copy of the sponsor’s passport and rental agreement are required.
Investor in Tax Declaration
- Letter from the Tax Service.
- Trading license of the company and a photocopy of the list of partners.
- Copy of the sublease agreement.
What are the requirements for a 10-year investor visa in the UAE?
- The property in Dubai must be worth at least 2 million UAE dirhams. Several real estate properties can be accepted in the applicant’s name.
- If the property is mortgaged or deferred, the bank or developer must be paid at least 1 million UAE dirhams from the property value.
- To continue processing the visa application and mortgage application, a NOC letter is required, as well as the amount paid from the mortgage.
- The person must be residing in the UAE.
- Husband and wife can own one property together (marriage certificate authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and legally translated into Arabic is required).
- In case of joint property between husband and wife, the share of the property must be equal between the parties. If the shares are not equal, the shareholder with the largest share will only be allowed to apply as the main visa holder, and then sponsor the other party (wife).
- Owners of property ownership documents can apply for a golden residency visa if the market value exceeds 2 million UAE dirhams (official valuation certificate is mandatory).
- A joint property ownership document between partners is acceptable (applicant’s share must be at least 2 million UAE dirhams).
- The applicant’s name in the legal document must match the name in the passport.
Which documents are required to obtain a 10-year investor visa in the UAE?
To apply for a long-term residency visa in the UAE, the following documents are necessary:
- Property ownership document in Dubai with a minimum value of 2 million UAE dirhams
- Clear copy of passport (valid for more than 6 months)
- Previous Emirates ID card (if applicable)
- High-resolution digital photograph meeting ICP specifications
- National ID card for applicants from specific countries (IRAN, PAKISTAN, IRAQ, LIBYA, AFGHANISTAN)
- Proof of medical insurance from a UAE provider (mandatory for all residency permit applications as per GDRFA regulations)
We can assist in obtaining medical insurance coverage for yourself and your family, with options including Basic DHA insurance and Comprehensive insurance. For registration or further information, please contact us using the details provided below. Investor in an investment fund: An investor in an investment fund will be granted a Golden visa for 10 years without a sponsor if any of the following criteria are met:
- Providing a letter from a UAE-accredited investment fund confirming a deposit of 2 million AED.
- Submitting a valid commercial or industrial license alongside the investor’s company memorandum of association, with the investor’s capital not falling below 2 million dirhams in the UAE.
- Furnishing a letter from the Federal Tax Authority verifying that the investor is the owner of a company paying at least 250,000
dirhams annually to the government in the UAE.
Only commercial or industrial licenses are accepted; applications for other types of licenses will not be considered. In cases where the license is issued in free zones or specialized development zones, a “Certificate of Relevance” from the relevant free zone authorities is necessary. Conditions for the investor’s family members to obtain a “Golden Visa”: According to the Cabinet Resolution, the investor’s family members (including the spouse, children, unmarried daughters, and unmarried sons) are eligible for a 10-year “Golden Visa.” Senior officials of the state investment investor: The Executive Director or advisor nominated by the state investment investor are eligible for a 10-year Golden visa without a sponsor, limited to one individual, provided that the following conditions are met: Submission of a letter from the state investment investor appointing the Executive Director or advisor for a ten-year term. Conditions for granting a “Golden visa” to the family members of the Executive Director or Advisor: Family members of the Executive of the state investment investor, as outlined in the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution (spouse and unmarried daughters and sons), are entitled to a 10-year Golden visa. Real estate property owners or owners of a group of real estate assets are eligible for a Golden Visa that is valid for 5 years, with the possibility of renewal under the same conditions and without the need for a sponsor. To qualify for this visa, the investor must meet one of the following requirements: Submit a document from the Department of Real Estate Registration in Dubai confirming that they own one or more real estate properties valued at a minimum of 2 million UAE dirhams, with no outstanding loans on these properties. If the value of the real estate investments involves a loan exceeding 2 million UAE dirhams, the investor may still be eligible for the Golden Visa. Furthermore, according to the Cabinet Resolution, family members of the real estate investor, including their spouse and children (including unmarried daughters and sons), can also obtain a Golden Visa valid for 5 years.