United Arab Emirates · residence by investment (golden visa)
United Arab Emirates Golden Visa (long term residence, not citizenship)
Active as of 28 July 2026
Long term renewable residence visa valid for 5 or 10 years depending on category. Investors in public investments or real estate need minimum capital of AED 2 million, according to the official UAE government portal.
Lowest stated minimumAED 2,000,000real estate
Processing timeNot stated in the sources read.
Data checked28 October 2026
Investment routes
| Route | Minimum | Holding period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| real estate1 | AED 2,000,000 | Real estate investor category, which can be met through property ownership. | |
| other1 | AED 2,000,000 | Investment in public investments. The portal also lists contribution to an establishment paying at least AED 250,000 a year in taxes. |
Rules
Due diligence
Not stated in the sources read.
Residence requirement
Not stated in the sources read.
Programme history
- The UAE government portal last updated its Golden Visa page, attributing eligibility content to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.1
Official programme site: u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa
Sources
- The UAE Government portal (u.ae), Golden visa (28 July 2026) · official
Figures are the minimums and fees stated by the programme or its regulations on the date shown. Agents' fees and other costs are extra. This is not investment or immigration advice.