Golden Visa Investment

Golden Visa
Programs

EU Golden Visas allow travelling visa-free across the Schengen Area states for up to 90 days out of 180 and creating a safe haven in Europe, while the UAE Golden Visa grants new business and lifestyle opportunities.

Golden Visas have a similar procedure for obtaining. Still, they vary in visa-free destinations, required expenses, citizenship prospects, and residence card renewal frequency.

What is a Golden Visa?

Minimum investment depends on a Golden Visa country, ranging from €150,000 to millions.

A Golden Visa enables foreign investors to obtain temporary or permanent residency in a country in exchange for a significant investment. The word “golden” refers to the high value of the investment required.

Golden Visa programs give opportunities to relocate to a favourable jurisdiction or visit it occasionally — it is up to the Golden Visa holder’s wish. Residency in a foreign state guarantees legal rights, including the right to live, work, study, and receive healthcare there.

Step-by-step procedure for obtaining a UAE residence visa by investment in real estate

Other residence visas for relocation to the UAE

For business owners

Foreigners can open companies in special Free Zones and outside of them. One needs a licence to register a business in the UAE.

Company founders get residence visas for three years. They can extend the visa validity period to 5—10 years by investing at least $136,000 in a business or getting approval from a business incubator.

3 years
The validity period of a UAE residence visa issued for
registering a company

For freelancers

Freelancers and remote workers can get residence visas on the following grounds:

  • by getting a freelancer’s licence in a free zone to qualify for a 3-year residence visa;
  • by concluding an employment agreement outside the UAE and making more than $5,000 a month to qualify for a 1-year residence visa.

Expenses for obtaining a visa are usually lower for freelancers than for business owners

Up to 3 years
The validity period of a UAE residence visa for freelancers

For employees of Emirati companies

A registered Emirati company can get residence visas for new employees by receiving quotas and work permits.

The minimum cost of one visa is AED 6,000, or about $1,630.

2 years
The validity period of a UAE residence visa

for employees of Emirati companies.

How to Not Fail Due Diligence

Answer 10 questions and find out if you can successfully pass a Due Diligence check and obtain the second citizenship or residency permit

Only investors, who have successfully undergone the required Due Diligence check can be granted residence or citizenship by investment.
Investors have many questions about Due Diligence, including why this check needs to be carried out, what will be assessed and how to undergo the Due Diligence check successfully. The procedure is strict, and future granting of citizenship or residence permit depends on its result.
We have summarised the main points on Due Diligence in 10 questions: within 5 minutes, you can find out the main points of the Due Diligence process and evaluate your chances of passing the Due Diligence check.

Benefits of Golden Visa

Tax Efficiency

Benefit from UAE Golden Visa gives you options for tax efficiency, which may include:

  • Taking advantage of No Tax on Personal Income & Capital Gains
  • No taxes when renting the property
  • No taxes on gifts and inheritance.

Low Tax On Corporate Profit

The tax on corporate profit in the UAE is lower than in many other countries.
Starting January 2023, the corporate tax is 9% if a company generates a profit equal to or exceeding AED 375,000.

Family Benefits

When you secure your Golden Visa residency by investment, it’s not just for you, it’s for your whole family for one investment:


– Spouse or legal partner
- Children under 18 (or dependent children under 26)


– Dependent parents of either spouse
‍

This family inclusion ensures that your loved ones can also enjoy residency.

Back-up Plan

Expats can reside in the UAE, one of the wealthiest and most prosperous countries worldwide. They also can travel to the country anytime, even if the borders are closed because of epidemic, political or economic issues.

Individual calculation of the cost of the UAE Golden Visa

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