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Comprehensive guide to UAE Golden visa: benefits, eligibility, and application process

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The UAE Golden visa program is designed to attract investors, entrepreneurs, top professionals, and exceptional talents to the UAE. This long-term residency visa provides a range of exclusive benefits that simplify relocation and enhance the overall experience of living and working in the UAE.

Key benefits of the UAE Golden visa program

The UAE Golden visa offers unique advantages compared to other residency visas. Key benefits include:

  • Extended visa validity: 10-year visa validity, ensuring long-term stability.
  • Family and domestic staff sponsorship: Sponsor visas for family members and household staff.
  • No employer sponsorship requirement: Greater autonomy without needing employer sponsorship.
  • No six-month entry requirement: Exemption from the six-month entry requirement, offering flexibility in travel.
  • Diverse eligibility criteria: Accessible to professionals across various fields, as well as students, athletes, and more.

Additional benefits include access to high-quality education and healthcare, enhanced business and investment opportunities, tax and banking advantages, freedom to travel, the ability to purchase real estate, and retirement planning options. The application process is straightforward and can be completed online with minimal documentation.

Who qualifies for the UAE Golden visa?

The UAE Golden visa targets top talent and exceptional individuals. Eligibility categories include:

Investors:

  • AED 2 million bank deposit.
  • AED 2 million real estate investment.
  • Entrepreneurs with projects valued at AED 500,000+.

Field professionals:

  • Doctors and scientists with endorsement letters.
  • Inventors with validated patents.
  • Cultural and artistic talents with recommendation letters.
  • Engineers and researchers with advanced degrees and endorsements.
  • Athletes with official recommendations.
  • Company executives with verified qualifications and a monthly salary of AED 50,000+.

Students:

  • High school students with excellent grades and recommendations.
  • University students and graduates from top UAE universities with outstanding records.
  • Graduates from the world’s top 100 universities with confirmed achievements.

Humanitarian work:

  • Award recipients for humanitarian achievements.
  • Individuals with 5+ years of experience in humanitarian organizations.
  • Benefactors funding humanitarian work with a value of AED 1 million+.

Frontline heroes:

  • Individuals with significant contributions during crises, endorsed by relevant authorities.

How to apply for the UAE Golden visa

To apply for the UAE Golden visa, follow these steps:

  1. Ensure eligibility based on the categories mentioned.
  2. Gather required documentation (e.g., endorsements, financial statements).
  3. Submit the Golden visa application online or offline.
  4. Pay the processing fees and await pre-approval.
  5. Cancel any existing visas (if applicable) and obtain the Golden Visa.

Real estate investment options with Everhomes for Golden visa

For those seeking to obtain the UAE Goldenvisa through real estate investment, Everhomes offers various property options:

Project Name Property Type Floor space Minimal cost Location Project Completion

Azizi Venice

 1-3 bedroom apartments 29 — 68 sq. m. AED 550,000 Dubai South, Dubai Q4 2026

Verdana 6

 1-3 bedroom apartments and townhouses 34 — 227 sq. m. AED 480,000 Dubai Investment Park, Dubai Q2 2029

Verdes

 1-3 bedroom apartments 68 — 151 sq. m. AED 990,000 Dubailand, Dubai Q2 2028

Aqua Arc

 1-3 bedroom apartments, penthouses and townhouses 96 — 804 sq. m. AED 2,240,000 Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah Q2 2027

Sobha Siniyah Island

 4-6 bedroom villas 447 — 909 sq. m. AED 10,592,333 Sobha Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain Q4 2027

Summary

The UAE Golden visa offers vast opportunities for a diverse range of applicants and their families. It provides the chance to live and conduct business in a country renowned for its favorable environment, lucrative business prospects, and extensive opportunities for personal growth, ensuring safety and stability for individuals and their loved ones.