Stay ahead · Phase 4
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.
No route matches yet — try entering your property, investment, salary or talent details above.
Property investor
Not yet10 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 yet10 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 yet10 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 yet10 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 yet10 years
Doctors, scientists, inventors, executives, creatives and elite athletes — by official accreditation.
Not flagged as a specialized-talent field.
Outstanding student / graduate
Not yet5–10 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.