A 10-year renewable UAE residence visa for qualifying investors, entrepreneurs, property owners, talented professionals, and other approved categories.
Golden Visa UAE
Secure long-term UAE residence with the Golden Visa — KPM Global Services assesses your eligibility under investor, entrepreneur, talent, or property categories and manages your ICP application.
- 10-Year Residence
- ICP Processing
- Family Inclusion
Golden Visa Path
Golden Visa UAE
Long-term UAE stability
Renewable 10-year residence without sponsor.
Direct answer
UAE Golden Visa offers 5–10 year residence for investors (AED 2M+ property or investment), entrepreneurs, specialised talent, and outstanding students. Property must meet minimum value rules; mortgage cases have specific thresholds.
Worked example
Example: AED 2M property in Dubai (outright or qualifying mortgage) → eligible for Golden Visa property route subject to GDRFA/ICP approval.
Last verified: June 2026
Fees and rules traced to official UAE authorities. KPM Global review cadence: monthly or on FTA/GDRFA updates.
UAE Golden Visa explained
The UAE Golden Visa grants 10-year renewable residence to qualifying investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talents, scientists, students, and property owners — offering stability beyond standard 2–3 year employment or investor visas.
Eligibility pathways include property investment above AED 2 million, company investment thresholds, accredited talent categories, and specialised professional achievements recognised by UAE authorities.
KPM Global Services evaluates which Golden Visa category fits your profile, coordinates nomination or endorsement where required, and manages Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) application workflows.
Golden Visa candidates
- Property investors purchasing UAE real estate above threshold
- Entrepreneurs with approved startup or business track record
- Company investors meeting share capital or deposit criteria
- Doctors, engineers, scientists, and accredited professionals
- Outstanding students and graduates from UAE universities
- Existing residents seeking to convert to long-term Golden Visa status
Golden Visa application support
Category assessment
Identify the strongest Golden Visa pathway for your profile and documentation.
Eligibility documentation
Compile investment proofs, property title deeds, or professional accreditation files.
Nomination coordination
Liaise with relevant authorities for entrepreneur or talent nominations where applicable.
ICP application
Submit Golden Visa application through ICP with complete supporting evidence.
Family Golden Visas
Extend long-term residence to spouse and children under family sponsorship rules.
Renewal planning
Track conditions for 10-year renewal and maintain qualifying investment or status.
Golden Visa application steps
- 1
Eligibility review
Assess qualifying category — investor, property, entrepreneur, talent, or other.
- 2
Document compilation
Gather title deeds, investment certificates, CVs, or accreditation letters.
- 3
Nomination (if required)
Obtain authority endorsement for entrepreneur or specialised talent routes.
- 4
ICP submission
File Golden Visa application with ICP and pay government fees.
- 5
Medical & biometrics
Complete medical fitness test and Emirates ID registration.
- 6
Visa issuance
Receive 10-year residence visa stamp and Emirates ID card.
Golden Visa application documents
- Valid passport with minimum six months validity
- Passport-size photographs
- Property title deed (property investment route)
- Bank statements or investment certificates (investor route)
- Trade licence and MOA (business investor route)
- Educational certificates and professional accreditation (talent route)
- Health insurance valid in the UAE
- Existing UAE visa copy if converting status in-country
Golden Visa cost factors
Golden Visa costs combine qualifying investment or property value with government processing fees.
- Qualifying investment or property threshold per category
- ICP Golden Visa application and issuance fees
- Medical fitness test and Emirates ID charges
- Health insurance premium for application period
- PRO and advisory fees for document preparation
Investment thresholds are set by UAE Cabinet decisions and may update. KPM Global Services confirms current criteria before application.
Golden Visa processing timeline
3–5 days
Assessment
Category and document readiness confirmed.
1–2 weeks
Application
ICP submission with complete file.
1–2 weeks
Approval
ICP reviews eligibility and issues entry permit or status change.
2–3 weeks
Completion
Medical, biometrics, and 10-year visa stamping finalised.
Golden Visa application mistakes
- Applying under wrong category with insufficient supporting evidence
- Property not fully paid or mortgaged without bank NOC for Golden Visa route
- Investment amounts below current Cabinet-mandated thresholds
- Missing professional accreditation for talent-category applications
- Allowing standard visa to expire before Golden Visa status change
- Assuming Golden Visa exempts from maintaining qualifying investment
Why Choose KPM Global Services
UAE-focused advisory
Practical guidance on UAE Golden Visa applications from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.
Clear documentation
Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.
Connected services
Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.
No generic templates
Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.
Eligibility screening
Calculate and check before you speak to an advisor — FTA-aligned thresholds, instant results, PDF export.
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