UAE Golden Visa (2026) – Complete Guide
A long-term renewable residence visa that lets you live, work, study, and invest in the UAE — no local sponsor required.
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term renewable residence visa that allows eligible foreign nationals to live, work, study, and invest in the UAE without requiring a local sponsor. Depending on the category, it is issued for 5 or 10 years and can be renewed if eligibility requirements continue to be met.
Main Benefits
A Golden Visa holder can:
- Live in the UAE for 5 or 10 years
- Renew the visa upon meeting eligibility requirements
- Own 100% of a business (subject to UAE laws)
- Sponsor spouse, children, and in many cases domestic workers
- Stay outside the UAE for extended periods without automatically losing residency (unlike standard residence visas)
- Work, study, or invest without needing a UAE national sponsor
Eligibility
You must own one or more UAE properties with a minimum total value of AED 2 million. The investment can include:
Required Documents
Typically required:
- Passport
- Passport photo
- Emirates ID (if resident)
- Title deed(s)
- Property valuation (when required)
- Letter from Dubai Land Department or relevant land authority
- Health insurance (if required)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Existing visa cancellation (if changing visa status)
Requirements vary slightly depending on the emirate.
Can Family Be Included?
Yes. You can generally sponsor your husband or wife, children (subject to applicable rules), and domestic workers in eligible cases. If the main Golden Visa holder passes away, family members may be allowed to continue residing in the UAE until the validity of their visas expires, subject to applicable regulations.
Can Off-Plan Properties Qualify?
In many cases, yes, provided they meet the applicable government criteria and minimum investment requirements. The exact rules depend on the emirate and the project's status.
Can a Mortgaged Property Qualify?
Potentially, yes. Authorities may accept mortgaged properties if the qualifying value/equity and supporting documentation satisfy the applicable requirements. The exact criteria vary by emirate and lending arrangement.
Need More Details & Costs?
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