Secure 10-year UAE residency through property investment of AED 2M or more. No employer required. Sponsor your entire family. Live, work and travel freely.
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Launched in 2019 and significantly expanded in 2022, the UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency programme offering 10-year renewable residence to qualified individuals and their families. Unlike standard UAE visas, the Golden Visa does not require a local sponsor or employer — making it one of the most flexible and attractive residency pathways in the world.
For property investors, the Golden Visa offers an exceptional dual benefit: the security of long-term UAE residency combined with a real estate asset that can generate rental income. With Dubai's property market recording record transaction volumes in 2025 and continued growth projected through 2026, now is an ideal time to combine investment with residency planning.
The UAE Golden Visa is available across six main categories. Each has specific requirements and documentation. Astraterra can guide you through whichever pathway best fits your profile.
Own UAE property worth AED 2M or more (completed or off-plan). No employer or sponsor required.
Doctors, engineers, lawyers, scientists, artists, and other specialists with a UAE employment contract.
Founders with a project valued at AED 500K+ or approved by an accredited UAE business incubator.
Outstanding students with GPAs of 3.75+ in UAE universities, and researchers with significant contributions.
UAE freelance permit holders earning above AED 360,000 annually across any field.
Retirees aged 55+ with savings of AED 1M or a pension income of AED 20,000/month.
Not sure which Golden Visa category fits your profile?
Get a Free Eligibility CheckConfirm you meet the category criteria — property ownership, salary, business value, or academic standing.
Gather your passport, property title deed (or preliminary contract), financial proof, and supporting certificates.
Apply through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) online portal or an authorised typing centre.
Complete the mandatory medical fitness test and apply for your Emirates ID at an ICA service centre.
Your 10-year residency visa is stamped in your passport. The process typically takes 5–10 working days.
Once your visa is issued, you can immediately apply to sponsor your spouse, children, parents, and domestic helpers.
Purchasing property in Dubai valued at AED 2,000,000 or more qualifies you directly for the Golden Visa. This is one of the fastest and most straightforward pathways — and the one Astraterra specialises in guiding clients through.
Minimum Investment
AED 2,000,000
to qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa
10-Year
Renewable Residency
0%
Personal Income Tax
Have all your documents ready? Let us submit your application today.
Start Your Application NowYou need to own property worth at least AED 2,000,000 (approx. USD 545,000). The property must be registered with the DLD and can be completed or off-plan.
The UAE Golden Visa is valid for 10 years and is fully renewable. You are not required to remain in the UAE continuously.
Yes. You can sponsor your spouse, children (no age restriction for males), parents, and domestic workers — all under one Golden Visa.
No. The Golden Visa is entirely self-sponsored. Property investors, entrepreneurs, and freelancers can all apply without a UAE employer.
Yes. Off-plan properties with a total purchase price of AED 2M or more qualify. A developer NOC and DLD registration are required.
Typically 5–10 working days once all documents are submitted correctly through the ICP portal.
Government fees range from AED 3,000 to AED 5,000. Additional costs include the medical fitness test (approx. AED 700), Emirates ID (AED 370), health insurance, and optional advisory fees.
Yes. Freelancers holding a valid UAE freelance permit and earning above AED 360,000 per year are eligible under the freelancer or skilled professional category.
Our team will guide you from property selection through to visa issuance — simplifying every step of the process.
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