The Dubai Golden Visa 2025 process

 

The Dubai Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa that allows foreign nationals to live, work, or study in the UAE. It offers renewable residency for 5 or 10 years and does not require a local sponsor.

Eligibility for the Golden Visa is broad and includes:

 * Investors: This typically requires an investment of at least AED 2 million in a UAE-accredited fund or real estate. Loans from approved banks are sometimes allowed for property purchases.

 * Entrepreneurs: This applies to those who own a technical or innovation-based business worth at least AED 500,000, or who have established a previous pilot project/projects sold for a total value of not less than AED 7,000,000. Approval from relevant authorities or incubators is often required.

 * Specialized Talents: This category covers a wide range of professionals, including:

   * Doctors and scientists

   * Artists and creative people

   * Executives and high-skilled professionals

   * Athletes

   * Engineers

   * Nurses with long-term service (over 15 years)

   * Teachers and educators in private institutions

   * Content creators and e-sports/gaming professionals

   * Humanitarian workers

   * Frontline heroes

     Eligibility for specialized talents usually involves presenting approvals or degrees and meeting salary or experience criteria.

 * Outstanding Students and Graduates: High school toppers (minimum 95%) and university students with high GPAs from top-rated institutions may be eligible.

Key Benefits of the Golden Visa:

 * Long-term residency: Valid for 5 or 10 years and renewable.

 * No sponsor required: Offers greater independence.

 * Extended stay outside UAE: Visa holders can stay outside the UAE for more than the usual six months without invalidating their visa.

 * Family sponsorship: Visa holders can sponsor their spouses, children (including adult children), parents, and domestic staff.

 * Multiple-entry visa: A six-month multiple-entry visa to initiate the process.

Application Process:

The application process generally involves:

 * Checking eligibility: Confirming that you meet the specific criteria for your chosen category.

 * Gathering required documents: This typically includes a valid passport, a personal photo, UAE ID (if any), current residence permit (if any), and specific documents related to your category (e.g., investment proof, academic degrees, experience letters, NOC from father for children's sponsorship if mother is sponsor).

 * Submission: Applications can be submitted through various channels, including Golden Visa Services centers or online portals.

 * Background verification: Authorities conduct checks on criminal history, financial compliance, and sometimes social media.

 * Medical examination and health insurance: All applicants over 18 must undergo a medical examination and have health insurance.

 * Receiving approval and the Golden Visa: Successful applicants receive their long-term residence visa and Emirates ID.

Recently, new nomination-based Golden Visa options have been introduced, allowing eligible individuals to gain lifetime residency by paying a one-time fee of AED 1,00,000 (approximately ₹23.3 lakh) without needing to invest in property or business. This route assesses applicants based on their professional background, societal contributions, or potential value to specific UAE sectors.

You can learn more about the UAE Golden Visa for Indians in this video: UAE launches Golden Visa for Indians.