The UAE is a key country in the Arabian Gulf and offers modern infrastructure, transport, and communications systems. The country is an excellent place in which to conduct business, with easy global access. Dubai is the second largest of the seven emirates and ranks as the UAE’s most important international city and financial and commercial center.
UAE Residence by Investment allows foreign nationals to make an investment into the country and apply for a residence permit, also known as a UAE golden visa.
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Minimum investment of AED 2 million (approximately USD 550,000)
The right to live in any of the seven emirates of the UAE
The UAE is one of the most attractive business destinations worldwide. UAE Residence by Investment is aimed at providing long-term residence to foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and talented individuals including specialists, students, and researchers who make a significant investment to the country.
There are numerous categories of beneficiaries for the UAE's Golden Residence visa, including real estate investors who can obtain a 10-year renewable residence visa by purchasing one of the following:
Applications for UAE residence must include completed application forms and should be accompanied by the appropriate fees and supporting documents. Golden Residence visas obtained are valid for 10 years and can be renewed thereafter. Residing outside the UAE does not nullify the visa. Investments must be held for at least three years.
Once the initial due diligence checks have been completed and the retainer paid, then the application for UAE residence can be submitted to the government.
Once the requirements have been fulfilled, pending initial approval of the application, the successful applicant receives a six-month multiple-entry visa and travels to the UAE to apply for an ID card and undergo a medical check. Thereafter, full approval is granted and the client receives the residence visa.
The United Arab Emirates Residence by Investment Program offers residence to individuals and their families through significant economic contributions to the country.
Investment options include purchasing a property, acquiring a property with a loan from specific local banks, or buying one or more off-plan properties from approved local real estate companies.
The benefits include the right to live, work, and study in the UAE, access to a favorable tax regime, and enjoying a safe, secure environment. Additionally, the UAE’s strategic location serves as a gateway to Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, offering high-quality services and an excellent standard of living.
The minimum investment starts at AED 2 million for real estate purchases.
Processing times for residence by investment applications may vary. Please contact us to find out more.
Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse and dependent children in the application.
Applicants must spend one day in the UAE within a six-month period to maintain residence.
Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment or contribution, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.
No, obtaining UAE citizenship requires a separate and more stringent process.
Applicants must make a qualifying investment, submit the application with the necessary documents, and undergo a due diligence process. After initial approval, the applicant receives a six-month multiple-entry visa and travels to the UAE to apply for an ID card and undergo a medical check.
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