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UAE Golden Visa for Investors

The AED 2 million investor route to a 10-year UAE Golden Visa in 2026, with full documents checklist, cost breakdown, timeline and family sponsorship rules.

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  • AED 2M paid-up capital
  • 10-year renewable visa
  • Family on same term
  • No employer sponsor needed

Who the Investor Golden Visa is for

The Investor Golden Visa gives you 10 years of UAE residence through business investment. You keep the visa as long as the qualifying investment stays in place, and your family (spouse, children of any age, parents) is sponsored on the same 10-year term without salary thresholds.

Minimum investment: AED 2 million in a UAE company (paid-up capital), or AED 2 million public investment (bonds or regulated funds)
100 percent ownership of a UAE-licensed company with at least AED 2 million share capital qualifies
Family sponsorship (spouse, children, parents) without salary rules
No employer sponsor needed; visa does not lapse if you stay outside the UAE
No requirement to be a UAE tax resident, but 183 days of UAE residence unlocks the Tax Residency Certificate

Documents required

The exact checklist for the Investor route in 2026:

Passport with at least 2 to 3 years validity
Current UAE visa and Emirates ID if resident, or valid entry permit
Proof of investment: UAE company trade licence showing AED 2 million+ paid-up capital, bank letter confirming funds deposit, auditor confirmation
Audited financial statements of the UAE company for the past 2 years (if existing business)
Clean police clearance from home country and UAE
Medical fitness test completed in the UAE
UAE medical insurance valid for the visa term

Step by step

A realistic Investor Golden Visa timeline:

Pre-check eligibility (we review documents and capital evidence first). 1 to 3 days.
Submit nomination through ICP (Federal) or GDRFA Dubai portal. 2 to 5 working days to initial review.
Receive entry permit if outside the UAE, or move to medical if resident. 3 to 7 working days.
Medical fitness test and biometrics in the UAE. 1 to 2 days.
Golden Visa stamping and Emirates ID issued. 7 to 15 working days.
Full timeline typically 25 to 45 working days once documents are complete.

Cost

Realistic 2026 Investor Golden Visa costs, excluding the AED 2 million investment itself:

Government application fee: AED 2,800 to AED 3,500
Medical fitness test: AED 500 to AED 1,000
Emirates ID issuance (10 years): AED 1,000 to AED 1,500
Visa stamping fee: AED 1,100
Medical insurance: AED 1,500 to AED 7,000 per year depending on tier
Professional fees (nomination preparation and submission): AED 5,000 to AED 15,000

Frequently asked questions

What counts as the AED 2 million investment?

Paid-up share capital in a UAE-licensed company (confirmed by auditor and bank letter), or AED 2 million in approved public investments (government bonds or regulated UAE investment funds). The capital must be fully paid, not just declared.

Can I use a free zone company for the Investor Golden Visa?

Yes. Both mainland and free zone UAE companies qualify. DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, IFZA, Meydan and others are all accepted provided the AED 2 million paid-up share capital condition is met.

Does my Investor Golden Visa lapse if I live abroad?

No. Unlike standard UAE residence visas (which lapse after 6 months outside the UAE), the Golden Visa continues as long as the qualifying investment stays in place.

Can I sponsor my parents on the Investor Golden Visa?

Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor parents on the same 10-year term, no salary threshold. Siblings do not qualify unless they are dependent minors.

Do I need to be in the UAE to apply?

No. We can file remotely while you are abroad. You come to the UAE on the entry permit (issued after initial approval) to complete the medical test, biometrics and visa stamping, typically a 1-week trip.

Check your Investor Golden Visa eligibility

Send us your proof of investment and we will confirm whether your file qualifies and quote the exact submission package.

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