Visa · 10-Year Residence
UAE Golden Visa for Business Owners & Investors
Long-term, self-sponsored residency — for you and your family.
The Golden Visa is a 10-year, renewable, self-sponsored residence visa that lets you sponsor your spouse, children and parents. Business owners, property investors and skilled professionals can all qualify under different routes.
What's involved
Property investors
Own UAE property worth ≥ AED 2 million (ready or off-plan from approved developers; mortgaged property can qualify).
Entrepreneurs
Own or found a project (commonly ~AED 500,000) with approval from an accredited incubator or authority.
Skilled professionals
Basic salary ≥ AED 30,000/month, a degree and an eligible occupation.
Family sponsorship
Sponsor spouse, children and parents — the whole family on long-term residency.
Frequently asked
01Can my business qualify me for a Golden Visa?＋
Yes — entrepreneurs with an accredited project (commonly ~AED 500,000), property investors (≥ AED 2m) and high-earning skilled professionals can qualify. Categories keep expanding; confirm current criteria with ICP.
02How long is the Golden Visa valid?＋
It's a 10-year, renewable residence visa, and it's self-sponsored — not tied to an employer.
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