Relocation glossary
UAE Golden visa
The Golden visa is renewable long-term residence for specified categories. It is not one identical investor product and it is not permanent residence or citizenship.
Several categories
The official framework includes investors, entrepreneurs, scientists and specialists, talents, students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers, frontline heroes and other specified groups. Evidence and nomination routes differ.
Published features
The UAE Government describes five- or ten-year renewable residence, self-sponsorship, family benefits and flexibility for time outside the UAE, subject to the category and current rules.
Check the category
Use the Golden Visa category hub and the move-planning guide to identify the approving body, evidence and cost questions before using an adviser.
Avoid package shorthand
A property, company or professional package may include services connected with an application, but purchase alone is not approval. Ask for the exact category, approving body, immigration service and refund terms in writing.
Official sources checked
Open the source that applies to your situation before booking or applying. Links can change without notice.