The UAE Golden Visa offers long-term residency without the need for a UAE employer sponsor. Here's who qualifies and what the process looks like.
The UAE Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable residency visa available to investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and skilled professionals. It gives you the right to live, work, and study in the UAE — and sponsor your family — without needing an employer to sponsor you.
## Who Qualifies?
**Investors:** Real estate investors (AED 2M+ property value), or financial investors with AED 2M+ in a UAE-approved investment fund.
**Entrepreneurs:** Founders of UAE-registered companies with an annual revenue of AED 1M+, or a startup valued at AED 500K+ with approval from an accredited incubator.
**Executives:** Senior executives earning AED 30,000+ per month in certain sectors.
**Skilled professionals:** Doctors, scientists, engineers, and specialists in priority fields.
## What Does It Include?
- 10-year residency (renewable)
- Ability to sponsor spouse and children
- Ability to sponsor unlimited domestic workers
- No need for an employer sponsor
- Allows you to stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing the visa
## Timeline
Once documents are in order: 4–6 weeks to issuance. Our PRO team handles the entire process — from document verification to final visa stamping.
## Is It Right for You?
If you're planning to be in the UAE long-term, or you want visa certainty for your family, the Golden Visa is worth serious consideration. Speak to one of our consultants to assess your eligibility.
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