RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENTUnited Arab Emirates
International Business Hub
Situated in the Arabian Gulf, the UAE is a prominent nation that boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, transportation, and communication systems. It provides a highly convenient location for conducting business, with straightforward access to the global market. Among the seven emirates, Dubai, the second largest, is the UAE’s most significant international city, recognized as a hub for finance and commerce.
Fact Sheet
WHY CHOOSE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Ranked as one of the top business destinations globally, the UAE offers an alluring opportunity for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled individuals, including specialists, students, and researchers. The UAE Residence by Investment program is designed to grant long-term residency to those who make substantial investments in the country.
MINIMUM INVESTMENT & PROCESSING TIME
- AED 2 million plus taxes and fees
- Approval in 2 months
BENEFITS
- The country’s strategic location makes it a gateway to Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
- It provides a safe and secure environment with high-quality services and an excellent standard of living.
- Applicants can add their spouse and unmarried children of any age without any additional investment.
- It ranks among the top 30 countries worldwide for ease of doing business.
- Investors benefit from a favorable tax system, including no personal income, capital, net worth, or withholding tax (except for the domestic banking and oil sectors), and multiple double-tax treaties.
- The real estate sector offers excellent value for investment.
- The streamlined and efficient residence permit system simplifies the application process.
- The country is a member of the United Nations, Gulf Co-operation Council, and the Arab League.
DURATION OF RESIDENCE PERMIT
The Golden Residence visa is valid for ten years and can be renewed upon expiry. The visa remains valid even if you reside outside the UAE.
Investment Criteria
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
The UAE’s Golden Residence visa offers various categories of beneficiaries, including real estate investors who can secure a 10-year renewable residence visa by fulfilling one of the following conditions:
- Purchasing a property worth at least AED 2 million (approximately USD 550,000).
- Purchasing a property worth at least AED 2 million (approximately USD 550,000) through a loan from specific local banks.
- Acquiring one or more off-plan properties worth at least AED 2 million (approximately USD 550,000) from approved local real estate companies.
PROCEDURE
If the requirements are met, the successful applicant is granted initial approval, a six-month multiple-entry visa, and travels to the UAE to undergo a medical check and apply for an ID card. Subsequently, full approval is granted, and the client receives the residence visa.
The processing time for the residence application takes more than eight weeks.