Easily Obtain UAE 10-Year Golden Visa

UAE Golden Visa: 10-Year Residence Permit for Real Estate Investors - 8 Simple Steps

One of the most attractive long-term residency options in the United Arab Emirates is the Golden Visa, which can provide unsponsored housing in the country for up to ten years. This option is particularly popular among investors as it offers numerous advantages, including the flexibility of staying outside the country and automatic renewal.

Under the program, real estate investors are also eligible to obtain the visa, provided they meet the minimum value and project type requirements. For applicants, the ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) provides a transparent, digitized process in eight steps to obtain a long-term visa.

Who is eligible?

An investor eligible for the Golden Visa is one who:

Has purchased an existing property worth at least 2 million dirhams, or

Has purchased one or more off-plan (under construction) properties with a total value of at least 2 million dirhams from an approved developer.

The application in eight steps

1. Eligibility check

The first step is to use an online evaluation tool that determines eligibility for the Golden Visa based on a series of questions. This is a preliminary assessment that allows the process to start.

2. Starting the application

If the ICP finds the candidate worthy of approval, the substantive application process begins. The system automatically informs the client at every step via email or SMS.

3. Visa approval

The system notifies the applicant if the visa application has been approved, allowing them to automatically proceed to the next steps.

4. Cancellation of previous residency permit

Those who already have a valid UAE residency visa must cancel it before finalizing the Golden Visa.

5. Status change

The visa status is automatically updated unless there are outstanding fines. If there are, the ICP sends a payment link for settlement, after which the process can continue.

6. Medical examination and health insurance

All applicants over 18 must undergo a medical fitness test at a health center and take out health insurance for two years – for example, through the Daman system. Following this, the Emirates ID and residency visa are automatically processed. If this does not happen automatically, the documents need to be uploaded manually.

7. Biometric data recording (if required)

If the system requires biometric identification, the ICP sends an appointment link for the applicant to schedule a data collection appointment.

8. Delivery of new Emirates ID

At the end of the entire process, the applicant receives the new Emirates ID valid for 10 years, which is delivered to their registered address.

Why apply for the Golden Visa?

10-year stay without a sponsor

Possibility of staying abroad for more than 6 months

Simplified administration for family members

Renewal every ten years without new assessment

No need for permanent employment

The Golden Visa is an excellent opportunity for both economically active investors and those seeking a peaceful, long-term lifestyle in the UAE. The automated and online support system further facilitates the application process, in line with the country's digitization strategy.

(The article is sourced from the announcement of Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).)