UAE

GOLDEN VISA

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ‘Golden Visa’ allows investors to obtain long-term residence in the UAE through investing in public investment funds or real estate, all while enjoying exclusive benefits. It is worth noting that the UAE is a member of the United Nations, the Gulf Co-operation Council, and the Arab League.

CITIZENSHIP INVEST IS A TRUSTED PARTNER
TO OBTAIN UAE GOLDEN VISA

Citizenship Invest ensures the highest success rates through experience and a solid track-record with the different Governments. Every year, we help hundreds of individuals and families to acquire a second residency or citizenship by investment. Citizenship Invest successfully helped clients from over 85 countries around the globe. Most importantly, we have a long-term view of ‘client-advisor’ relationships and commit to our clients for life.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The UAE Golden Visa is in accordance with the Cabinet Decision Resolution (56) OF 2018 regarding permits for investors, entrepreneurs, and those with specialised talents.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

SIMPLE PROCESS
FAST AND EASY

Get your UAE Golden Visa approved in as fast as 60 days.

An entry visa for six months with multiple entries to proceed with residence insurance.

There is no requirement for a language test or education.

No sponsor is needed.

A long-term, renewable residence visa valid for 10 years

The right to live in any of the seven emirates of the UAE.
FAMILY BENEFITS
FAMILY RESIDENCE

Can include spouse and unmarried children in one application with no additional investment.

The right to work and study in the UAE.

Safe, secure environment with a high standard of services and good quality of life.

Golden Visa holders can spend more than six months outside of the UAE.

The UAE Golden Visa can help keep families together and protect their assets by allowing investors to sponsor their family members.
APPEALING SETTING
WEALTH PROTECTION

The financial system in the UAE is well-regulated and has a long track record of stability.

There is no income tax or inheritance tax. And Corporate tax of 9% for income generated inside the UAE.

The VAT in the UAE is as low as 5%.

The UAE Golden Visa can help to protect assets from inflation and other economic risks by providing access to the UAE's strong financial system.

The UAE Golden Visa can help investors preserve their wealth over time by not imposing taxes on capital gains or dividends. This is because investors would not have to pay taxes on any profits made from asset sales or dividends received.

UAE GOLDEN VISA FREE COUNTRIES

UAE Golden Visa holders enjoy visa-free access to 15 countries, including Georgia, Maldives, Montenegro, Serbia, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.

15
COUNTRIES

UAE Golden Visa holders enjoy visa-free access to 15 countries, including Georgia, Maldives, Montenegro, Serbia, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.

ASIA
  • Maldives
    Armenia
    Kyrgyzstan
    Azerbaijan
    Nepal
    Sri Lanka
    Japan
    Singapore
    Thailand
    Malaysia
EUROPE
  • Georgia
    Montenegro
    Serbia
AFRICA
  • Seychelles
    Mauritius

*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.

INVESTMENT TYPE AND COSTS

Investors have two main options to acquire UAE Golden Visa through investment:

OPTION 1

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

Investors can invest in real estate properties to be granted a Golden Visa for a period of 10 years.

  • Minimum Investment AED 2 Million
    (USD 550,000)
The golden visa is renewable on the same conditions and subject to:

One or more properties whose value is not less than the minimum value.

Purchase of a property with a loan from specific banks approved by the competent local entity.

OPTION 2

PUBLIC INVESTMENTS

Investors can invest in an investment fund to be granted a Golden Visa for a period of 10 years.

  • Minimum Investment AED 2 Million
    (USD 550,000)
The investment is subject to the following:

Submission of a letter from an investment fund accredited in the UAE stating that the investor has a deposit of AED two million, or

Submission of a valid commercial or industrial licence and a memorandum of the association stating that the investor’s capital is not less than AED 2 million.

Submission of a letter from the Federal Tax Authority stating that the investor pays the government no less than AED 250,000 (approximately USD 70,000) annually.

Additionally, you must:

Own the invested capital completely; it must not be a loan and provide proof of medical insurance for himself and his family (if any).

OTHER COSTS

In addition to the required investment, there are other costs for the UAE Golden Visa, which are Citizenship Invest professional fees, documents certifications when applicable, courier fees, and other small disbursements. Please get in touch with us if you wish to receive a detailed quotation outlining all costs.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE

  • MONTH
    1

    Pre-Screening, Investment Payment, and Application Submission

    Citizenship Invest will pre-screen your profile to determine eligibility. The client must pay the retainer fee to open a file.

    Applicants choose the investment and pay the funds.

    Citizenship Invest helps the client collect the necessary documents and once the file is ready submits the complete application to the Government.

    The Government will conduct its due diligence on the application.


    MONTH
    1

  • MONTH
    2

    Approval in Principle, Biometrics, and Golden Visa Issuance

    Approval in principle issued, and the client receives a multiple entry visa to the UAE for six months. At this point, if the client is outside of the UAE, he needs to travel to the UAE for biometrics and Emirates ID.

    Final approval is granted, and Golden Visa is issued.


    MONTH
    2

The estimated time to receive the golden visa approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case

Eligibility requirements

AGE

the main applicant must be at least 18 years old.

Good Character

The applicant must have a clean criminal record and a good reputation

Health

The applicant must be in good health and provide a medical certificate to prove it

Investment

The applicant must make a qualifying investment in one of the investment choices.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

At Citizenship Invest, we are experts in delivering efficient and seamless assistance for obtaining the UAE Golden Visa. Our dedicated Document Collection Specialist is instrumental in simplifying the application process by streamlining the required documentation to prioritise essential elements. We recognise the significance of making the document collection procedure as simple as possible, and we are fully equipped to handle document acquisition on your behalf, reducing your direct involvement.

Please be aware that the requirements listed below serve as general guidelines. Be assured that our team comprehensively evaluates your circumstances to create a personalised checklist tailored to your requirements.

  • Certified copy of passports.
  • Certified copies of marriage certificate and birth certificates for family members.
  • Passport-sized photos
    A CV (curriculum vitae).
  • Evidence of a clear criminal record.
  • Must pass a health check.
  • Must have valid health insurance.
  • The applicant must also be capable of confirming the legality of the income.
  • Proof of the chosen investment.
  • Application forms and certificates

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ‘Golden Visa’ allows investors to obtain long-term residence in the UAE through investing in public investment funds or real estate, all while enjoying exclusive benefits.
To be eligible for the UAE Golden Visa, the Main Applicant must be at least 18 years old and can include their spouse and unmarried children of any age.
The UAE Golden Visa is one of the most generous residency programs offering investors many benefits, ranging from the right to live and work in any of the seven Emirates to the assurance of a safe, secure environment with exceptional services and high quality of life. Furthermore, investors can take advantage of no taxation being levied on income. Moreover, the program provides the flexibility to spend extended periods outside the UAE while maintaining residency status.
Yes, the holders of UAE Golden Visa are permitted to work in the UAE.
The requirements for obtaining a UAE Golden Visa may differ based on the chosen investment option; however, applicants for a UAE Golden Visa are generally required to provide a certified copy of all passports, a certified copy of the marriage certificate and birth certificates for family members, passport-sized photos, a CV, evidence of a clear criminal record, valid health insurance, proof of the chosen investment, proof of the legality of income, and pass a health check.
The processing time for a UAE Golden Visa generally takes about 2 – 3 Months.
The minimum investment cost for a UAE Golden Visa is AED 2 million (approximately USD 550,000).
No, the UAE Golden Visa program offers long-term residency. You cannot obtain citizenship in the UAE as a foreign national without special approval from the UAE authorities.
Foreign investors in real estate or public investments are given a Golden Visa, valid for 5 or 10 years, depending on the chosen investment option.
Contact Citizenship Invest, sign the Retainer Agreement, and pay the first fee to start your application today.

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