Real Estate Investors
Owners of UAE property, currently valued at AED 2 million or more, under the official conditions.
The UAE Golden Visa, step by step.
Long-term, renewable residency for eligible investors, entrepreneurs, professionals and talent. We review your circumstances against the official criteria and help you apply with confidence.
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Long-Term Residency
Find out if you qualify.
The UAE Golden Visa offers long-term residency without the need for a local employer sponsor. Eligibility is based on official categories, each with its own conditions and supporting evidence.
We start by reviewing your situation against the current criteria, explain which category fits best and then help you gather and prepare the documents the authority needs.
At a glance
- Eligibility review against official categories
- Category-specific document checklist
- Application preparation and submission
- Family sponsorship guidance where eligible
Who Is Eligible
Golden Visa categories.
The UAE grants the Golden Visa to several groups of people. Each category has its own criteria and supporting documents.
Investors & Entrepreneurs
Investors in UAE businesses or funds, and founders of projects that meet the official criteria.
Skilled Professionals
Specialists in priority fields with a valid UAE employment contract, currently a monthly salary of at least AED 30,000.
Exceptional Talents
Creative people, inventors, athletes and others recognised in their field.
Scientists & Researchers
Researchers and scientists with significant achievements, as recognised by the relevant authority.
Outstanding Students & Graduates
High-achieving school students and university graduates who meet the academic criteria.
Criteria are set by the federal and Dubai residency authorities and are updated from time to time. We check the current rules for your category before you apply.
Why It Matters
Golden Visa vs a regular residence visa.
The Golden Visa gives long-term stability and more freedom than a standard residence visa.
Golden Visa
Long-term residency- Valid for 10 years and renewable
- Self-sponsored — no employer or company sponsor needed
- You can stay outside the UAE for more than six months without losing it
- Sponsor your family members on the same long-term basis
Best for: Investors, business owners and professionals planning to stay long term.
Regular Residence Visa
Standard residency- Usually valid for two years, then renewed
- Linked to an employer, company or family sponsor
- Normally cancelled if you stay outside the UAE for more than six months
- Ends if your job or sponsorship ends, with a grace period
Best for: Employees and dependants who do not yet meet the Golden Visa criteria.
What We Handle
Golden Visa support for eligible applicants.
We focus on getting the category and the evidence right — the two things that matter most.
Eligibility review
Matching your profile to the official Golden Visa categories.
Investors
Guidance for qualifying business and property investors.
Professionals
Support for skilled professionals who meet the criteria.
Talent & entrepreneurs
Help for exceptional talent and entrepreneurs with endorsements.
Document preparation
Collecting, translating and attesting supporting evidence.
Family members
Guidance on including your spouse and children.
How It Works
Our Golden Visa process.
A clear sequence from first conversation to completion. Final decisions and timelines rest with the relevant authority.
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01
Eligibility review
We assess your circumstances against the current criteria.
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Category & checklist
We confirm your category and the evidence required.
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03
Documents
We help you gather, translate and attest supporting papers.
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Application & follow-up
We submit and track the application with the authority.
Documents
What you may need to provide
- Valid passport and recent photograph
- Proof for your category (e.g. investment, property title or qualifications)
- Salary certificate or employment contract, where relevant
- Attested educational certificates, where relevant
- Endorsement or nomination letters for talent categories
- Current residence visa and Emirates ID, if in the UAE
Requirements vary with the authority, your activity and your circumstances. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.
Fees & Timelines
What affects cost and timing
- CategoryRequirements and fees vary by category.
- Inside or outside the UAEStatus change applies if you're already resident.
- Family membersEach dependant adds application and medical costs.
- Supporting evidenceTranslation and attestation may be needed for some documents.
Why HDC
Why clients choose us for the Golden Visa.
Documents checked first
We review your paperwork before submission to avoid avoidable rejections and delays.
Clear, honest updates
Transparent quotations and regular progress updates — you always know what happens next.
One team for everything
Setup, PRO, visas, documents and approvals handled from our Al Nahda Centre office.
FAQ
The golden visa questions.
Can't find your answer? Call or WhatsApp our team and we'll guide you.
Eligible categories include qualifying investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, exceptional talents and some outstanding students. Each category has specific conditions, which we check against the current official rules.
Golden Visa holders can generally sponsor their spouse and children. We confirm what applies in your case.
Not necessarily. The Golden Visa does not require a local employer sponsor, although some categories rely on employment or salary evidence.
No. Decisions are made by the relevant authority. Our role is to help you choose the right category and submit a complete, accurate application.
Get Started
Find out if youqualify for the Golden Visa.
Tell us about your requirement and we'll explain the steps, documents and costs — in person at Al Nahda Centre, by phone or on WhatsApp.
