United Arab Emirates Residency by Investment 2026
The UAE Golden Visa is the fastest premium residency on earth: buy AED 2,000,000 (~$545,000) of Dubai or Abu Dhabi property and hold a renewable 10-year residence visa within weeks. There is no personal income tax, no capital gains tax on personal investments, and no tax on worldwide income. For entrepreneurs, traders and family offices relocating their base — particularly from India, where Dubai is a 3-hour flight — the UAE combines zero tax, elite infrastructure and genuine lifestyle in a way no other jurisdiction matches.
Minimum Investment
$545,000
Processing Time
2–8 weeks
Visa-Free Access
GCC lifestyle hub; UAE passport not granted
Tax Treatment
0% personal income tax
Family Included
Spouse, children (no age cap for unmarried daughters), parents
USA E-2 Treaty
No
Why Choose United Arab Emirates?
Zero Personal Tax
No income tax, no capital gains tax on personal investments, no wealth or inheritance tax. Corporate tax is 9% only on business profits above AED 375,000 — with 0% qualifying free-zone regimes.
Weeks, Not Months
With a completed property purchase, Golden Visas are routinely issued in 2–8 weeks — the fastest turnaround of any programme we offer.
Off-Plan & Mortgaged Property Counts
AED 2M can include off-plan purchases from approved developers and mortgaged property (with the requisite bank NOC), letting you leverage into the visa.
Sponsor Your Whole Household
Spouse, sons under 25, unmarried daughters of any age, parents — plus domestic staff — can all be sponsored under your Golden Visa.
Investment Options
Real Estate Purchase
AED 2,000,000 (~$545,000)
- One or more properties totalling AED 2M (title deed value)
- Off-plan from approved developers qualifies
- Mortgaged property qualifies with bank no-objection certificate
- Dubai gross rental yields typically 5–8% — among the world's highest
Public Investment / Deposit
AED 2,000,000
- AED 2M in an accredited UAE investment fund, or
- AED 2M fixed deposit in a UAE bank (selected emirates), or
- Company with AED 2M+ capital paying qualifying taxes
Application Requirements
- 1Title deed(s) totalling AED 2,000,000+ from Dubai Land Department or emirate equivalent
- 2Bank NOC if the property is mortgaged
- 3Valid passport with 6+ months validity for all applicants
- 4UAE medical fitness test (done in-country in 1 day)
- 5Emirates ID biometrics appointment
- 6Health insurance for all family members
Step-by-Step Process
Week 1
Property selection and purchase (many clients buy remotely; we arrange virtual tours and DLD registration).
Week 2
Golden Visa application filed via Dubai REST/ICP with title deed evidence.
Weeks 2–3
Entry permit issued; medical test and Emirates ID biometrics completed in one Dubai visit.
Weeks 3–8
10-year visa stamped; family sponsorship applications filed immediately after.
Ongoing
Visit the UAE at least once every 6 months; renew after 10 years while holding qualifying assets.
Benefits of United Arab Emirates Residency
United Arab Emirates FAQ
No — it is a 10-year renewable residency. The UAE does not operate citizenship by investment. Clients wanting a second passport typically pair a UAE base with a Caribbean citizenship.
Yes. The Golden Visa has no employment tie and no minimum stay beyond entering the UAE once every 6 months. Many holders use it purely as a tax-efficient base and backup residence.
Yes, off-plan purchases from approved developers count toward the AED 2M threshold, based on the sale-and-purchase agreement value registered with the Land Department.
The visa is tied to holding AED 2M in qualifying assets. Selling below the threshold without replacing the asset puts the visa at risk of cancellation at renewal or audit.
No. The UAE levies no personal income tax on residents regardless of source. Note: your home country's exit/residency rules still matter — Indian residents, for example, must plan NRI status and LRS remittances correctly, which we coordinate with tax counsel.
Yes, parents can be sponsored under the Golden Visa framework with proof of adequate income/accommodation and health insurance.
Dubai's gross yields in communities like JVC, Dubai Marina and Business Bay have consistently run 5–8%. Net of service charges and management, expect roughly 4–6% — still among the strongest of any global city.
Mainly whether your property purchase is complete. Ready property with clean title: visas in as little as 2–3 weeks. Off-plan and mortgage NOC cases run toward 6–8 weeks.
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