You have made a potentially qualifying investment in the UAE.
Golden Residence Services
UAE Golden Visa Assistance
Explore long-term UAE residence with a clear assessment of the category, evidence and authority requirements relevant to your profile. Golden Residence allows eligible applicants to reside without relying on a traditional employer or individual sponsor.
Understanding the Service
What Is the UAE Golden Visa?
Golden Residence is a long-term, renewable UAE residence programme for people who qualify under recognised investment, entrepreneurship, talent, professional, academic or humanitarian categories. Unlike an ordinary employment or family-sponsored residence, it does not depend on a conventional employer or individual sponsor. This can offer greater continuity for eligible people who live, work, study or invest in the UAE.
Eligibility is evidence-based. Applicants must meet the conditions of a particular category, and some routes require a nomination, recommendation or endorsement before the immigration application proceeds. Validity, renewal and benefits remain subject to current rules. ITQAN assists with eligibility assessment, document preparation and application coordination; only the relevant UAE authority can issue or approve a visa.
Initial Eligibility
Is Golden Residence Suitable for You?
You own qualifying UAE real estate.
You are an entrepreneur or founder connected with an eligible project.
You work in a specialised professional, technical or scientific field.
You have recognised awards, endorsements or professional achievements.
You are an outstanding student or graduate.
You want greater long-term residence continuity for yourself and your family.
You already live in the UAE and may qualify under a different category.
Recognised Routes
Golden Visa Eligibility Categories
Each route recognises a different form of investment, expertise, achievement or contribution. A degree, job title, asset or award does not automatically confirm eligibility.
Public and Business Investors
For applicants whose qualifying UAE investment meets the applicable value, ownership and retention conditions. Evidence may include fund, company, tax or banking records. The investment source, legal ownership and responsible authority must be confirmed.
Real-Estate Investors
For owners of qualifying UAE property. Title deeds, purchase value, paid equity, mortgages, joint ownership and land-authority records may affect eligibility. Property ownership alone does not guarantee approval.
Entrepreneurs
For founders connected with an eligible innovative, technological or future-focused project. A nomination, approval or recommendation from a competent authority, recognised incubator or other designated body may be required.
Exceptional and Specialised Talents
For recognised contributors in fields such as culture, art, invention, sport and digital technology. Evidence of distinction and an endorsement or recommendation from the relevant UAE body may be required.
Scientists, Researchers and Professionals
For eligible scientists, researchers and specialised professionals in priority fields. Qualifications, employment, salary, professional standing, research impact or a recommendation may be assessed under the selected route.
Outstanding Students and Graduates
For eligible high-performing school pupils and graduates of recognised UAE or international universities. Academic results, graduation date, institution recognition and authority approval can be relevant.
Humanitarian Pioneers and Frontline Heroes
For applicants whose recognised humanitarian contribution or frontline service meets official criteria. Evidence of the contribution and a recommendation or approval from the competent authority may be required.
Compare Your Options
What Golden Residence Can Provide
The programme supports long-term continuity, but it does not replace every permission needed to work, operate a company, maintain insurance or practise a regulated profession.
| Potential Benefit | Practical Value | What Still Needs Checking |
|---|---|---|
| Self-sponsored residence | Long-term residence without a conventional employer sponsor | Category eligibility and renewal conditions |
| Life and work continuity | A stable basis for living, studying, investing and eligible work | Employment, labour and professional permissions |
| Family sponsorship | Eligible family members may be sponsored | Relationship, dependant, insurance and document conditions |
| Travel flexibility | Greater flexibility when spending time outside the UAE | Current travel rules and permit validity |
| Domestic-worker sponsorship | May be available under applicable regulations | Eligibility, contract and immigration requirements |
Eligibility Details
Select the Correct Eligibility Route
ITQAN starts with the qualifying fact—investment, property, project, profession, study or recognised contribution—then verifies the evidence, nomination and responsible authority. Choosing the category first can prevent unnecessary translation, attestation, service fees and delays.
Profession, investment, project or recognised achievements
Current UAE residence and immigration status
Property, fund or company evidence
Academic and professional qualifications
Required nominations, recommendations or endorsements
Dependants to be included
Application emirate and responsible immigration authority
Real-estate route: registered value, paid equity, mortgage and joint ownership
Dubai property route: current AED 2 million minimum must be reconfirmed before filing
How It Works
Golden Residence Application Process
- 01
Initial Eligibility Discussion
Identify the applicant’s current residence, possible category, objectives and family requirements.
- 02
Strongest Category Selection
Compare plausible routes and explain which evidence each one requires before costs are incurred.
- 03
Preliminary Evidence Review
Check passports, investment records, qualifications, achievements and other supporting material for completeness.
- 04
Authority and Nomination Check
Confirm the responsible immigration channel and whether an endorsement, recommendation or nomination is needed.
- 05
Document Preparation
Organise forms, translations, attestations and category-specific evidence for submission.
- 06
Application Submission
Coordinate the application through the relevant authority or authorised service channel.
- 07
Residence Formalities
Complete medical fitness, health insurance, Emirates ID and status procedures where applicable.
- 08
Family and Post-Approval Support
Coordinate eligible dependant applications and explain later renewal or amendment requirements.
Preparation
Documents and Supporting Evidence
The final checklist depends on the eligibility category, applicant status and issuing authority. Documents may need translation, attestation or recent reissue.
Common Applicant Documents
- Valid passport copy
- Recent personal photograph
- Current UAE visa or entry document, if applicable
- Emirates ID, if applicable
- Health-insurance evidence where required
- Marriage and birth documents for dependants
Category-Specific Evidence
- Title deed or property statement
- Bank, fund or investment confirmation
- Company, project or business-plan documents
- Educational and professional certificates
- Employment and salary evidence
- Professional licences
- Nomination, recommendation or endorsement
- Awards, publications or recognised achievements
Transparent Planning
Costs and Expected Timing
There is no reliable single price or guaranteed completion period for every Golden Visa application. A useful quotation follows a category and evidence review and separates government, third-party and professional charges.
Request an Assessment-Based QuotationEligibility categoryApplication authority and emirateNomination or endorsement procedureApplicant’s current visa statusMedical fitness and Emirates IDHealth insuranceTranslation, legalisation and attestationNumber of sponsored family membersITQAN’s agreed professional scope
Operational Readiness
Family Sponsorship, Renewal and Ongoing Eligibility
Eligible family members may potentially be sponsored, but relationships, dependant status, insurance, medical steps, documents and residence duration must be confirmed. Renewal is not merely administrative: the holder may need to continue satisfying the qualifying category and provide updated evidence.
Confirm eligible spouse, children and other dependants
Prepare attested marriage and birth certificates
Check insurance, medical and Emirates ID requirements
Coordinate family applications after principal approval
Monitor investment, property or professional conditions
Review major changes before renewal
Refresh expired supporting documents
Confirm continuing eligibility under current rules
ITQAN Support
How ITQAN Supports Golden Visa Applicants
ITQAN provides eligibility review and administrative coordination within an agreed scope. It is not a government authority and cannot control approval decisions.
Preliminary eligibility assessment before commitment
Clarification of the strongest category and route
Personalised applicant and dependant document checklist
Review of supporting evidence for completeness
Coordination with relevant authorities and service providers
Clear application-status communication
Family-residence coordination
Renewal and amendment assistance
Transparent scope and requirement-based guidance
Responsible coordination without approval guarantees
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Answers Before the Next Step
Final eligibility, fees, processing periods and approvals depend on the relevant authority, activity, applicant documents and operating requirements.
Ask About Your Case01Who can qualify for a UAE Golden Visa?+
Official routes cover qualifying investors, real-estate investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talents, scientists, specialised professionals, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers and certain frontline heroes. Each category has separate evidence and approval requirements, so eligibility should be assessed against the applicant’s strongest route.
02Is every Golden Visa valid for the same period?+
Current federal guidance generally describes Golden Residence as a 10-year renewable programme. However, the exact residence issued, renewal conditions and category-specific treatment remain subject to the responsible authority and the rules in force when the application is decided.
03Can I apply without an employer?+
Golden Residence is a self-sponsored long-term residence route and does not rely on a conventional employer sponsor. A professional category may still require employment, occupational, salary or qualification evidence, while regulated work can require separate labour or professional permission.
04Does owning UAE property automatically qualify me?+
No. Registered value, ownership share, paid equity, mortgage position and land-authority records may all matter. Dubai currently describes a 10-year renewable route for qualifying real-estate ownership with a purchase value of AED 2 million or more, but the full case still requires verification and approval.
05Can I include my spouse, children and parents?+
Eligible family members may be sponsored under applicable rules. Permitted relationships, dependant status, insurance, medical steps, documents and residence duration must be confirmed. Attested marriage and birth certificates are commonly required, while parent sponsorship should be checked separately.
06Do I need to be inside the UAE when applying?+
It depends on the category, current immigration status and application channel. Some steps may begin while an applicant is abroad, while medical fitness, biometrics, Emirates ID or status procedures can require presence in the UAE.
07Can I remain outside the UAE for an extended period?+
Golden Residence provides more flexibility than ordinary residence in relation to time spent outside the UAE. Holders should still verify the current travel and residence rules applying to their permit and keep passports, insurance and qualifying conditions current.
08Is a nomination or recommendation required?+
It is relevant or required for certain entrepreneur, talent, scientific, professional and humanitarian routes. The recommending body depends on the field and emirate. A nomination supports the case but does not guarantee final immigration approval.
09How long does the application take?+
There is no universal timeframe. Timing depends on the category, evidence, nomination or endorsement, emirate, current visa status, medical and Emirates ID steps, and authority review. A case-specific estimate follows an eligibility and document assessment.
10What happens if my qualifying circumstances change?+
A material change to an investment, property, employment, profession, project or recognised status may affect maintenance or renewal. Review the position before disposing of an asset, changing roles or allowing supporting registrations to expire.
Important: Final eligibility, fees, processing periods and approvals depend on the relevant authority, activity, applicant documents and operating requirements.
Discuss Your Requirements
Not Sure Which Golden Visa Category Applies?
Share your nationality, current country of residence, UAE visa status, possible eligibility category and family members to be included. ITQAN can review your profile before recommending a route. Requirements can change, and final eligibility and approval remain with the relevant UAE authorities.
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