Golden Visa — UAE long-term residence
Coordinated facilitation of 5- and 10-year residence under the property and investment categories.
The Golden Visa is the United Arab Emirates' long-term residence framework, granting 5- or 10-year renewable residence under several eligibility categories. We coordinate the preparation, document review, and submission of applications through licensed service centres and the relevant federal authorities.
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Who it suits
- Founders and shareholders relocating significant equity holdings to the UAE
- International investors with qualifying UAE real-estate or AED-denominated deposits
- Specialists in priority fields recognised by the Ministry of Economy
- Family principals seeking long-term residence for spouse and dependants
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Process
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Initial scoping
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Document preparation
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Filing through a licensed service centre
[TO BE REPLACED] All applications are filed exclusively by licensed service centres or the relevant authorities themselves; we coordinate with named partners and oversee every interaction.
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Medical, biometrics, and Emirates ID
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Family sponsorship
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Documents required
- Passport copy (high-resolution, all biographic and visa pages)
- Recent passport-style photograph
- Educational and professional certificates (attested where required)
- Bank statements covering the qualifying period
- Title deed or escrow proof for property-based applications
- Investment proof for investment-based applications
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Timeline
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Frequently asked
- Does the practice itself issue the visa?
- No. The Golden Visa is issued exclusively by the competent UAE federal authority. We coordinate the application through licensed service centres and ensure the file is prepared to the standard expected at submission. The decision and timing rest with the authority.
- What if my application is declined or sent back for clarification?
- [TO BE REPLACED] Applications can be returned for additional documentation or clarification. We work with our licensed partners to address any queries promptly and resubmit where appropriate.
- Can I include my family in the same application?
- [TO BE REPLACED] Family sponsorship is generally available once the principal's Emirates ID is issued. We sequence family applications to minimise total processing time.
- Is the Golden Visa a path to UAE citizenship?
- [TO BE REPLACED] No. The Golden Visa grants long-term residence; UAE citizenship follows a distinct framework with its own criteria.
- What ongoing obligations come with the Golden Visa?
- [TO BE REPLACED] Cover renewal cadence, residency-presence considerations, and the modest set of conditions that maintain the visa in good standing.