United Arab Emirates Golden Residency for investors

People who meet one of ICP’s qualifying public-investment or UAE property-investment conditions.

• Make a qualifying investment

  Meet at least one of these conditions: hold a deposit of at least AED 2,000,000 with a UAE investment fund or national bank; establish a UAE establishment or company with capital of at least AED 2,000,000; hold a share of at least AED 2,000,000 in an existing or newly established establishment or company; own an establishment or company committed to paying at least AED 250,000 annually in taxes due to the Federal Government; hold a share in an establishment or company corresponding to at least AED 250,000 annually of the total tax paid to the Federal Tax Authority; fully own one or more UAE pr

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• Have health insurance

  Public-investment applicants and their family members must have comprehensive, valid health insurance when applying. Real-estate applicants and their family members must have comprehensive, valid health insurance throughout the residency’s validity. The six-month entry-visa service also requires a valid health insurance policy within the UAE.

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• Hold a valid passport

  The six-month multiple-entry visa service requires a passport valid for no less than six months.

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• Own public-investment capitalSometimes needed

  For public investments, the invested capital must be fully owned by the investor, must not come from a loan, and must be supported by documents showing its source and ownership.

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• Use approved property financingSometimes needed

  A qualifying fully owned UAE property may be financed through a loan if the financing comes from an approved local bank.

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• Six-month multiple-entry visa application feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• Six-month multiple-entry visa issuance feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 1,000 per person
• Six-month multiple-entry visa smart services feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• Golden residence permit application feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• New Golden Residence issuance fee for a 10-year duration, charged per yearResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 a year
• Golden residence permit smart services feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• Decision timeICP lists a two-day service completion duration for the six-month multiple-entry visa available to applicants outside the UAE. This is not a published end-to-end processing time for Golden Residency; ICP separately lists two days for residence permit issuance.About 2 days

1. Get ready

   • Check your investment against the route conditions

     Identify which public-investment or real-estate condition you meet and gather evidence of it.

     You’ll need: Proof of Golden Residency eligibility

   • Prepare your passport and insurance

     Have a passport valid for at least six months and valid health insurance within the UAE.

     You’ll need: Passport, Valid health insurance policy

2. Apply

   • Review and submit the application

     Review the retrieved application details and attach the required documents if they were not retrieved through integration.

     You’ll need: Passport, Personal photo, Supporting documents for Golden Residency eligibility

3. Visa

   • Apply for the six-month entry visa

     If you are outside the UAE, submit an application for the multiple-entry visa through ICP’s smart services website or app.

     You’ll need: Passport, Personal photo, Supporting documents for Golden Residency eligibility

4. Travel

   • Enter the UAE

     Use the six-month multiple-entry visa to complete the procedures for Golden Residency.

     You’ll need: Six-month multiple-entry visa, Passport

5. Settle in

   • Apply for the residence permit

     Submit the residence permit application through ICP, review its details, attach documents if required and pay the listed fees.

     You’ll need: Passport, Personal photo, Proof of eligibility for the selected Golden Residence category

   • Receive your residence and identity card

     Follow the request until ICP notifies you of residence issuance, after which the Emirates ID card is issued and delivered by an authorised courier.

Ten-year residency with automatic renewal, and the ability to obtain residence permits for eligible family members.

• Golden Residency Guide | Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Securityicp.gov.aeOfficial
• Issuing Residency Permiticp.gov.aeOfficial
• Issuance of a visa to complete Golden Residency procedures (6 months – multiple entry).icp.gov.aeOfficial

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