UAE visas
UAE Golden Visa: 5 and 10 year residence
A long-term, renewable residence visa for investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talent and other qualifying groups. No sponsor is needed.
- Validity
- 5 or 10 years
- Sponsor
- Not needed
- Family
- Spouse and children
Who it suits
Is this visa for you?
- You are an investor with qualifying capital or property
- You are an entrepreneur with an approved project
- You are a doctor, scientist, creative, executive or other exceptional talent
The basics
What the authorities look for
- Investors: minimum capital of AED 2 million, with property or a stake in a company meeting the stated conditions
- Entrepreneurs: proof of an innovative project and a letter from an incubator or authority
- Exceptional talent: category-specific proof, such as recommendation letters, experience or accredited degrees
- Outstanding students: certificates of excellence and recommendation letters
- Validity is 10 years for public investments and most talent categories, 5 years for real estate and entrepreneurs
A summary of the published rules. The full rules have more conditions, and they change. Last reviewed October 2026. u.ae: Golden Visa
Take care
Where cases go wrong
- **Category first.** Each category has its own proof. Choose the one that fits your facts.
- **Property is not enough by itself.** Check the conditions for the property or investment route.
- **Requirements are updated often.** Use the current figure and list.
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Golden Visa questions
Do I need a UAE employer or sponsor?
No. The Golden Visa is not tied to a sponsor.
Can I live outside the UAE?
Golden Visa holders can stay outside the UAE for longer than the usual six-month limit without losing validity.
Can my family be included?
Holders can sponsor a spouse and children.
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