Golden Visa eligibility UAE

The UAE Golden Visa eligibility criteria are designed to attract global investors, skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and outstanding students. This long-term residency program, offering 5 or 10-year visas, provides security and stability for individuals who wish to live, work, and invest in the UAE without a local sponsor.

Eligibility spans several categories:

Investors: Those owning property above a set threshold (currently AED 2 million and above).

Entrepreneurs: Business founders with scalable projects or successful startups.

Skilled professionals: Experts in medicine, engineering, science, and technology.

Students: High-performing graduates and university toppers.

Exceptional talents: Innovators, researchers, and cultural icons recognized internationally.

Applicants apply via ICP or GDRFA, with documentation tailored to their category. The Golden Visa strengthens Dubai’s global competitiveness by retaining top talent and boosting foreign direct investment.