Golden Visa UAE 2025
The UAE Golden Visa grants long-term residency to investors, entrepreneurs, talented professionals, and outstanding students — with a 10-year renewable residency and no employer sponsor required.
Golden Visa Benefits
Long-term UAE residency with premium privileges
- 10-year renewable UAE residence visa
- No sponsor or employer required
- Sponsor your entire family
- Stay outside UAE 6+ months without losing residency
- Unlimited domestic worker visa/permit quota
- Access to premium UAE banking and investment services
Who Can Apply for Golden Visa?
The UAE Golden Visa targets high-net-worth individuals, talented professionals, and exceptional contributors to the UAE economy.
Investors
Public or real estate investments of AED 2M+ qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa.
Entrepreneurs
Technical projects valued at AED 500,000+ with approved business incubator support.
Specialized Talents
Doctors, scientists, artists, engineers, and other specialized professionals.
Outstanding Students
High achievers with 95%+ grades or 3.5+ GPA in accredited universities.
Humanitarian Pioneers
Recognition for significant contributions to humanitarian causes in the UAE.
Frontline Heroes
Healthcare workers and essential service providers during crisis periods.
Golden Visa Requirements
Investors
- Minimum AED 2 million investment in UAE-accredited funds
- Property ownership valued at AED 2 million minimum
- 50% down payment option for mortgaged properties
Directors / CEOs / Executives
- Minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000
- Last 6 months salary slips required
Entrepreneurs
- Business generating minimum annual profit of AED 2 million
- Or project value of AED 500,000+ with incubator approval
Gifted Students
- Under 25 years of age
- Minimum GPA of 3.8
- Holds a bachelor's degree from a recognized university
Doctors / Researchers / Specialists
Must fulfil at least two of the following:
- At least 10 years of experience in their field
- Recipients of notable awards in their field
- Published research in a recognized journal
- Holds a patent for an invention
Required Documents
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Current Emirates ID (if applicable)
ICP-spec digital passport photo
UAE tenancy contract (residence proof)
IBAN / UAE bank account number
Valid UAE health insurance
Medical fitness certificate
Category-specific documents (investment proof, salary slips, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Golden Visa costs approximately AED 2,657 for the 10-year visa (excluding medical check ~AED 700, Emirates ID ~AED 1,153, and DLD fees of ~AED 4,020). Our service packages start from AED 3,000 (standard) to AED 10,000 (VIP fast-track).
Approval typically takes 3 days to a few weeks depending on category and completeness of application. With Mega Setup's fast-track VIP service, we target approval in as little as 3 working days.
Eligible categories include foreign investors (AED 2M+), entrepreneurs, specialized talents (doctors, scientists, engineers), outstanding students (GPA 3.8+), humanitarian pioneers, and frontline heroes.
Yes! UAE Golden Visa holders can now sponsor their parents to live in the UAE for up to 10 years — a recent expansion of the program by the UAE Government.
You'll need: valid passport (6+ months), current visa/Emirates ID, passport photo, tenancy contract, bank IBAN, UAE health insurance, medical fitness certificate, and any category-specific documents (investment proof, salary slips, etc.).
The salary route requires a minimum monthly income of AED 30,000, backed by 6 months of payslips. Other routes include AED 2M+ investments or off-plan properties valued at AED 2M+.
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Our Golden Visa specialists handle the entire application process — from eligibility check to Emirates ID. We target approval in as little as 3 working days.
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