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Golden Visa Eligibility

The UAE's 5–10 year residence opens several routes — property, investment, business, skills and talent. Answer a few questions to see which you likely qualify for and the exact criteria to confirm. Indicative only; the ICP/GDRFA makes the final call.

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Property investor

Not yet

10 years

Own UAE property worth AED 2,000,000 or more (mortgage/off-plan conditions apply).

Below the AED 2M property threshold.

Public investor

Not yet

10 years

Invest AED 2,000,000+ in an accredited investment fund or a UAE company (with conditions).

Below the AED 2M investment threshold.

Entrepreneur

Not yet

10 years

Own or co-own an approved/SME project (typically capital ~AED 500,000+, or accredited incubator approval).

Not a business owner per your answers.

Skilled professional

Not yet

10 years

Valid UAE employment, a bachelor's degree (or higher), and salary of AED 30,000+/month.

Needs a degree, valid contract and AED 30k+ salary (MOHRE skill level 1–2).

Specialized talent

Not yet

10 years

Doctors, scientists, inventors, executives, creatives and elite athletes — by official accreditation.

Not flagged as a specialized-talent field.

Outstanding student / graduate

Not yet

5–10 years

Top secondary-school students and high-GPA graduates from accredited universities.

Not flagged as a top student/graduate.

Indicative guidance based on published criteria — thresholds and conditions change and each application is assessed individually. Verify and apply via the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship (ICP) icp.gov.ae or GDRFA. Not legal or immigration advice.

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