Golden Visa
Secure 5–10 year UAE residency for investors, talent and entrepreneurs.
Complexity
Medium
Timeline
2 – 4 weeks
Estimated Cost
AED 8,000 – 15,000+ (excl. investment)
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Journey Overview
The Golden Visa grants long-term UAE residency to investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talent and outstanding students — with self-sponsorship and family inclusion.
Ideal For
Investors, founders, skilled professionals and top talent.
Expected Outcome
A 5–10 year renewable residency without an employer sponsor.
Key Highlight
Stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing residency.
Top Benefits
Long-Term Security
Renewable residency for up to 10 years.
Family Included
Sponsor spouse, children and parents.
No Employer Needed
Self-sponsored — full independence.
Business Freedom
Live, work and invest freely.
Eligibility Criteria
Ideal Candidate
Investors, founders and specialised talent.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifying investment, salary or accreditation.
Potential Challenges
Category proof and valuation can take time.
Alternatives
Green Visa or standard residency may fit.
Requirements
Documents
- Passport Copy
- Photo
- Emirates ID
- Proof of Category
Financial
- Investment Proof
- Bank Statements
- Title Deed (if property)
Legal
- Application Form
- Medical Fitness
- Health Insurance
Operational
- Nomination (if talent)
- Valuation Certificate
- Family Documents
Process Flow
View Full Process- 1
Check Eligibility
Confirm your qualifying category.
- 2
Submit Application
Apply via ICP or GDRFA.
- 3
Nomination
Receive nomination/approval.
- 4
Medical & ID
Complete medical and biometrics.
- 5
Visa Issuance
Receive your Golden Visa.
- 1
Check Eligibility
Confirm your qualifying category.
- 2
Submit Application
Apply via ICP or GDRFA.
- 3
Nomination
Receive nomination/approval.
- 4
Medical & ID
Complete medical and biometrics.
- 5
Visa Issuance
Receive your Golden Visa.
Steps and documents
What happens at each stage, who does what, and the documents each step needs.
- 1Residency Discovery
- 2Eligibility Assessment
- 3Application Preparation
- 4Government Processing
- 5Residency Activation
- 6Life in UAE
Residency Discovery
· 1 step- Ask Zayn about this step
Tasks
- Describe residency objectives and backgroundYou
- Conduct AI interview and detect eligibility pathwaysZayn
- Create applicant residency profileAutomatic
Eligibility Assessment
· 2 stepsApplication Preparation
· 3 stepsGovernment Processing
· 1 stepResidency Activation
· 1 stepLife in UAE
· 1 stepDocuments checklist
- Passport CopyNeeded for: Document CollectionRequired
- Passport PhotographNeeded for: Document CollectionRequired
- Proof of CategoryNeeded for: Document CollectionRequired
- Government Application FormNeeded for: Identity Verification & Application Preparation, Government Submission & ReviewRequired
- Medical Fitness & Health InsuranceNeeded for: Identity Verification & Application PreparationRequired
- Emirates IDNeeded for: Residency Approval, Emirates ID & ActivationRequired
- Investment / Property EvidenceNeeded for: Document CollectionOptional
- Academic & Employment DocumentsNeeded for: Document CollectionOptional
After this journey
The customer obtains a UAE Golden Visa with residency activated and Emirates ID guidance complete — transitioning into long-term settlement services and a continuous Nuzan lifecycle relationship.
Where to next
Timeline
- Best Case5 working days
- Average2 – 4 weeks
- Delay ScenarioUp to 30 days
Indicative · updated 2026-06-29
Cost Overview
- Government FeesAED 2,800 – 4,800
- Professional FeesAED 3,000 – 8,000
- Medical & Emirates IDAED 1,800 – 2,200
Indicative · updated 2026-06-29
Risks & Considerations
- Category Misclassification
- Valuation Delays
- Document Gaps
- Renewal Conditions
Journey Snapshot
Validity
5 – 10 years
Min. Investment
AED 2M (property)
Sponsor
Self-sponsored
Family
Included
Routes
Investor · Talent
Indicative · updated 2026-06-29
Journey Overview
The Golden Visa grants long-term UAE residency to investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talent and outstanding students — with self-sponsorship and family inclusion.
Ideal For
Investors, founders, skilled professionals and top talent.
Expected Outcome
A 5–10 year renewable residency without an employer sponsor.
Key Highlight
Stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing residency.
Top Benefits
Long-Term Security
Renewable residency for up to 10 years.
Family Included
Sponsor spouse, children and parents.
No Employer Needed
Self-sponsored — full independence.
Business Freedom
Live, work and invest freely.
Eligibility Criteria
Ideal Candidate
Investors, founders and specialised talent.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifying investment, salary or accreditation.
Potential Challenges
Category proof and valuation can take time.
Alternatives
Green Visa or standard residency may fit.
Requirements
Documents
- Passport Copy
- Photo
- Emirates ID
- Proof of Category
Financial
- Investment Proof
- Bank Statements
- Title Deed (if property)
Legal
- Application Form
- Medical Fitness
- Health Insurance
Operational
- Nomination (if talent)
- Valuation Certificate
- Family Documents
Process Flow
View Full Process- 1
Check Eligibility
Confirm your qualifying category.
- 2
Submit Application
Apply via ICP or GDRFA.
- 3
Nomination
Receive nomination/approval.
- 4
Medical & ID
Complete medical and biometrics.
- 5
Visa Issuance
Receive your Golden Visa.
- 1
Check Eligibility
Confirm your qualifying category.
- 2
Submit Application
Apply via ICP or GDRFA.
- 3
Nomination
Receive nomination/approval.
- 4
Medical & ID
Complete medical and biometrics.
- 5
Visa Issuance
Receive your Golden Visa.
Steps and documents
What happens at each stage, who does what, and the documents each step needs.
- 1Residency Discovery
- 2Eligibility Assessment
- 3Application Preparation
- 4Government Processing
- 5Residency Activation
- 6Life in UAE
Residency Discovery
· 1 step- Ask Zayn about this step
Tasks
- Describe residency objectives and backgroundYou
- Conduct AI interview and detect eligibility pathwaysZayn
- Create applicant residency profileAutomatic
Eligibility Assessment
· 2 stepsApplication Preparation
· 3 stepsGovernment Processing
· 1 stepResidency Activation
· 1 stepLife in UAE
· 1 stepDocuments checklist
- Passport CopyNeeded for: Document CollectionRequired
- Passport PhotographNeeded for: Document CollectionRequired
- Proof of CategoryNeeded for: Document CollectionRequired
- Government Application FormNeeded for: Identity Verification & Application Preparation, Government Submission & ReviewRequired
- Medical Fitness & Health InsuranceNeeded for: Identity Verification & Application PreparationRequired
- Emirates IDNeeded for: Residency Approval, Emirates ID & ActivationRequired
- Investment / Property EvidenceNeeded for: Document CollectionOptional
- Academic & Employment DocumentsNeeded for: Document CollectionOptional
After this journey
The customer obtains a UAE Golden Visa with residency activated and Emirates ID guidance complete — transitioning into long-term settlement services and a continuous Nuzan lifecycle relationship.
Where to next
Timeline
- Best Case5 working days
- Average2 – 4 weeks
- Delay ScenarioUp to 30 days
Indicative · updated 2026-06-29
Cost Overview
- Government FeesAED 2,800 – 4,800
- Professional FeesAED 3,000 – 8,000
- Medical & Emirates IDAED 1,800 – 2,200
Indicative · updated 2026-06-29
Risks & Considerations
- Category Misclassification
- Valuation Delays
- Document Gaps
- Renewal Conditions
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