Golden Visa explained for UAE residents & international investors

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa that has attracted a lot of interest from property buyers — UAE residents and expats, GCC nationals and overseas investors alike. It is designed to give qualifying investors and their families multi-year residency without the need for a local sponsor.

Property ownership is one of several routes that are commonly discussed. Thresholds and conditions are set by the UAE government and can be updated over time, so any figure you read should be confirmed against the current official criteria before you rely on it.

For international buyers, holding residency in another country can raise questions around tax residency, reporting and estate planning back home. None of that is a reason to avoid it — but it is a strong reason to get advice from a qualified tax or migration professional in your home country rather than assuming your situation mirrors someone else's.

Our role is to help you understand how a specific project might fit the property criteria and to connect you with the right specialists. We do not provide migration or tax advice ourselves, and we are always upfront about where independent expertise is needed.