UAE Golden Visa 10-Year Residency
Secure long-term residency in the UAE with the Golden Visa — the most prestigious residency status available. Plus UAE Connect guides investors, entrepreneurs, talented professionals, and their families through every step of the process.
Who qualifies for the Golden Visa?
The UAE Golden Visa is open to a wide range of individuals across investment, entrepreneurship, talent, and education categories.
Investors
AED 2 million+ public investment
Investors who hold a public investment of at least AED 2 million in real estate, funds, or companies qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa without any local sponsor.
- Real estate investments of AED 2M+
- Investment funds approved by UAE authorities
- Company ownership in a UAE commercial establishment
Entrepreneurs
Startups & business owners
Founders of existing or newly established startups that are approved or incubated by an accredited UAE business incubator can qualify for the Golden Visa.
- Accredited UAE startup founders
- Entrepreneurs with a business valuation of AED 500K+
- Approval from a UAE-accredited incubator or accelerator
Exceptional Talent
Scientists, doctors, artists & more
Individuals with exceptional talent in sciences, medicine, engineering, art, culture, sports, and digital technology can receive the Golden Visa directly.
- Doctors, scientists, and researchers
- Engineers and technology specialists
- Artists, directors, and creative professionals
Outstanding Students
High-achieving graduates
Top graduates from UAE and international universities, as well as students with an average score of 95% or above in secondary school, may qualify.
- Students with GPA 3.75+ from top universities
- Secondary school graduates with 95%+ score
- PhD holders from accredited institutions
Humanitarian Pioneers
Social impact leaders
Individuals who have made significant contributions to humanitarian work in the UAE or globally can be nominated for the Golden Visa by the relevant government authority.
- Licensed humanitarian workers
- Individuals with international humanitarian awards
- Nominees from UAE government entities
Frontline Heroes
Healthcare & essential workers
Medical professionals and essential service workers who served during national emergencies may be nominated for the Golden Visa through relevant UAE authorities.
- Licensed doctors and medical specialists
- Healthcare practitioners registered in the UAE
- Nominated by Ministry of Health or equivalent
What the Golden Visa gives you
How we process your Golden Visa
Eligibility Assessment
We review your profile — investment holdings, profession, qualifications, or achievements — and confirm your Golden Visa category and eligibility.
Document Preparation
Our team compiles all required documents, ensures proper attestation, and prepares your complete application package for submission.
Application Submission
We submit your Golden Visa application through the ICA (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Ports Security) portal on your behalf.
Medical & Emirates ID
We coordinate your mandatory medical fitness test and Emirates ID registration appointment as part of the residency process.
Visa Stamping
Once approved, we handle final visa stamping in your passport and ensure all residency documents are correctly issued.
Secure your UAE Golden Visa today
Let our team assess your eligibility and guide you through the entire process — from document preparation to visa stamping.
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