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Moving to UAE

  • Middle East
  • Country Flag: UAE Flag
  • Type: Residency by Investment
  • Investment: AED 750,000
  • Duration : 2 to 6 Months
  • Benefits: The UAE program offers visa-free travel to more than 125 countries, including the ability to live, work, and study while residing in the country with no minimum stay requirement.

AED 750,000 - 2,000,000

Minimum Investment Amount

2-6 Months

Average Obtaining Period

2-10 Years

Return on Investment

UAE Pathway to Residency Overview

As the UAE positions itself to become a global leader, the country is actively relaxing its foreign policies. Among the many changes, the UAE is relaunching its investment immigration landscape with revamped Real Estate Residency by Investment programs, with the UAE Golden Visa, which grants 10-Year Residency, standing out as the most profitable opportunity.

The second Residency by Investment program in the country is the property investment visa giving the investor the possibility to hold Residency for 2 years with the purchase of property at AED 750,000.

With a Golden Visa, foreign nationals can self-sponsor themselves, invest in the country’s Real Estate market, and become temporary Residents in the UAE.

How to get the UAE Golden Visa and become a Resident

A sponsor is usually required to move to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or any other Emirati city. However, high net-worth individuals can bypass this requirement and acquire the UAE Golden Visa, which dismisses the need for sponsorship. The UAE Golden Visa targets a myriad of individuals, including highly skilled workers, athletes, and frontline heroes (COVID-19 researchers, doctors, nurses, etc.,) with the objective of diversifying and boosting the country’s economy.

The UAE also welcomes high net-worth investors to endeavor through the UAE Golden Visa due to its Real Estate Investment option, enabling them to get all the benefits and the opportunity to live in the country and enjoy the UAE’s luxurious lifestyle.

The UAE Golden Visa will require a valid passport, a clean criminal record, and health insurance coverage from a UAE-based company, among other documents.

Benefits of the UAE Golden Visa

Residency in the UAE

Live, work, and study in the UAE for up to 10 years with the Golden Visa and enjoy the country’s cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Family Reunification

Bring your family, including your children and parents, to enjoy all the benefits of residency in the UAE by sponsoring them, and reunite the entire family in the country.

Minimum Stay Requirements

Golden Visa holders can stay abroad for more than 6 months without having to return to the UAE, unlike other types of Visas.

Sponsor Other Visas

As a Golden Visa holder, you are entitled to sponsor the visas of people under your employment. You can sponsor up to 3 housekeepers and drivers.

Safe Country

The UAE is one of the safest countries in the world, and you will undoubtedly feel secure in the country, as it boasts little to no levels of crime. Dubai, especially, is safe to explore at night.

Real Estate Investment Options for UAE Residency

As the UAE opens itself up to the world, the country seeks to attract people to settle down in its territory and help the UAE reach unprecedented levels of development. To this end, the country proposes enticing real estate investment options including:

The Real Estate Golden Visa

With a minimum investment requirement of AED 2 million (roughly USD $545,000) through the purchase of Real Estate property, the UAE Golden Visa grants 10 Years of Residency in the country.

Other Real Estate Visa Options

The UAE offers alternative Residency by Investment Visas, including a property investment visa with minimum investment of AED 750,000 which grants legal residency status for 2 years at a lower investment amount, and a visa aimed at retirees seeking to enjoy 5 of their golden years in the UAE and its luxurious lifestyle through the purchase of real estate at a lower amount, provided other conditions are met.

Investing in UAE Real Estate

Regardless of choice, investing in the UAE Real Estate market will always be an appreciative venture. The UAE is undeniably known for hosting some of the world’s wealthiest individuals, for boasting grand signs and displays of wealth and luxury, and for being one of the most coveted countries in the world. With interest in the country growing by the day, purchasing property eligible for the UAE Golden Visa is embarking on a surefire path to a long-term high return on the investment. This becomes amplified when one considers the UAE enables multiple properties to qualify for the program, if together they make up the minimum investment amount. If your future lies elsewhere other than the UAE, and you have concluded your time in the country, you will have no issues whatsoever in selling off your property at a premium and guarantee massive yields.

Timeline

The following guide was created by our Investment Visa Advisory team, which has in-depth knowledge of UAE's Real Estate Residency by Investment programs. Though they all target different types of investors, the programs share many core similarities. Hence, the following guide applies to all programs, with a special emphasis on the UAE Golden Visa.

Step-by-step process

1

Investment Selection

Foreign investors are only allowed to purchase property in the UAE Freehold Zones. Investment Visa boasts a wide array of qualifiable properties and developments in these areas, and our advisors will happily counsel you on which to choose.

2

Funds for Investment

Gathering the necessary funds for the Golden Visa acquisition will be of the utmost importance, as it will ensure a smooth process.

3

Documentation Check

Having all the documentation ready for submission is halfway to guaranteeing the UAE Golden Visa. Our advisors will promptly refer to you all the necessary documents and forms, and review if they are in accordance with the Emirati requirements.

4

Golden Visa Submission

While you may apply online, you will need to be physically present in the UAE for the entirety of the Golden Visa process.. Investment Visa will assist you in submitting the application and ensuring a successful outcome.

5

Residency Permit & Renewals

Success! With your own property in the UAE and the Residency status assured, you are now permitted to move to the country. The Golden Visa is issued for 5 years and is renewable for the same amount of time provided the same conditions are met.

 

Cost Estimates

There is no set general estimate as to what the UAE Golden Visa might cost, considering the final amount is entirely subjective on each application. There might be administrative and government fees, and other costs associated with the application process. Ultimately, the final amount for the UAE Golden Visa will largely depend on the chosen property. You can expect to spend a minimum of AED 2 million, (about USD $545,000), to obtain the UAE Golden Visa. The best way to obtain a cost estimate and get the UAE Golden Visa is to contact Investment Visa and start on the path toward a brighter future.

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We Are UAE Residency by Investment Experts

The opportunities are limitless in the UAE, though access to them may be restricted due to lack of Residency status. With offices in Dubai, Investment Visa is the best company in the market to help you achieve UAE Residency.

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Contact Us and Receive our Advice

Investment Visa provides the best advisory and guidance on the market, provided with a team composed only of highly experienced individuals in the investment immigration markets and the UAE.

Investment Visa Experts

The UAE may not be for you, and the best part about it is that there is an entire plethora of other investment immigration programs out there that may be better suited for you, which is all that matters at the end of the day. Making sure your objectives are met is Investment Visa’s purpose.

You can count on us

Investment Visa has fully dedicated itself to bridging the gap between investors and their second residency & citizenship objectives. You can count on our industry veterans with decades of experience, and their trust and reliability to guide you toward a brighter future.

Frequently Asked Questions

The UAE Golden Visa is an official Emirati Residency by Investment program which seeks to attract a variety of individuals to come and settle in the UAE through several options, including Real Estate investment.

The UAE does impose some restrictions based on nationality. To find out whether or not you can apply for the UAE Golden Visa, contact Investment Visa today and start your application process!

The initial Golden Visa is issued for 5 years. After that, you can renew it for another 5 years provided the same conditions are met, leading up to the 10 years the Golden Visa is known for.

Yes and no. Real Estate investors are allowed to become Citizens, but there is no direct Citizenship by Investment program, unlike in other countries around the world, e.g.: Turkey, Malta, and most Eastern Caribbean countries. Citizenship is notoriously difficult to acquire in the UAE, with the process taking up to 30 years or longer depending on circumstances.

There is no exact total cost behind the UAE Golden Visa, as every situation is different and the final amount depends on a variety of factors, including chosen Real Estate property. However, the minimum cost is, at least, AED 750,000 for 2 years of Residency, or AED 2 million for 10 years of Residency with the UAE Golden Visa.

Yes. The best way to secure the UAE Golden Visa and obtain a high return on the investment is through the purchase of Real Estate.

You can include your spouse (a marriage recognized by the UAE), dependent children, and parents.

Yes. You will need to be physically present in the UAE during the Golden Visa application process. However, after the process has been completed, and you are an UAE Resident, the requirements relax massively, and you are not required to spend any time in the UAE.

No. There are other options to secure the UAE Golden Visa, but investing in Real Estate is by far the best option, and the one to venture through to obtain a high return on the investment

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