Golden Visa · 7 min read
Understanding the UAE Golden Visa
A general educational overview of what the UAE Golden Visa is and who it may apply to.
What the Golden Visa is
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency pathway introduced to support certain categories of residents. It is associated with longer validity periods compared with some standard residency options.
General categories
Eligible categories have historically included certain investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals and individuals recognised for exceptional talent. Categories and criteria are defined and updated by the relevant authorities.
Why eligibility is individual
Because criteria are specific and subject to change, eligibility must be assessed individually against current requirements published by the relevant UAE authorities.