The UAE’s Golden Visa program offers select expats long-term residency without the need for a sponsor. This initiative is crafted to attract and retain talented individuals, investors, and key contributors to the Emirates.
The Golden Visa provides unique benefits and is accessible to various groups, such as:
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Investors
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Entrepreneurs
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Scientists
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Talents, scholars, and specialists
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Outstanding students and graduates
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Leaders in humanitarian work
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Frontline defense personnel
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Residency permits last for either 5 or 10 years, depending on the category, encouraging individuals to reside, work, invest, and study in the UAE, while enjoying exclusive perks like:
Multiple-entry visa: Foreign applicants for the UAE Golden Visa can obtain a multi-entry permit to complete procedures in the Emirates.
Renewable residence visa: The Golden Visa includes a renewable 5- or 10-year residence visa, based on the category.
Extended stay outside UAE: Previously, UAE residents needed to return within six months of leaving. Now, Golden Visa holders can remain outside the country for over six months without needing to re-enter within that timeframe.
No need for a sponsor: Golden Visa holders don’t require a guarantor or sponsor within the UAE.
Family residency permits: Holders can sponsor family members, including spouses and children, regardless of age.
Unlimited support service workers: There’s no cap on the number of support service staff or domestic helpers a Golden Visa holder can hire.
Family member residency after death: Family members can stay in the UAE for the duration of their residency if the Golden Visa holder passes away.
Consular services for Golden Visa holders: Long-term residents have access to dedicated consular services abroad, receiving support during crises or exceptional situations. Expats have 24/7 access to the Ministry via +97124931133 for urgent help, including evacuation, repatriation, or burial, allowing families to complete related procedures efficiently.
The service also assists those who lose or damage passports abroad by issuing electronic Return Documents for a safe return to the UAE.
The demand among foreigners for the UAE’s Golden Visa is strong and growing. Learn five ways to secure a 10-year residency without employment. Discover details about the four types of residency visas enabling expats to work.
If you’re interested in purchasing property in the UAE for Golden residency, find out more here. Also, discover how expats can obtain six types of non-work residency visas.
