UAE
United Arab Emirates
Time to
Residency
Visa-Free
(for citizen only)
Minimum
Investment
Since 2018, the UAE has allowed foreigners to apply for long-term residency. This includes the UAE Investor Visa or golden visa, which is a residency by investment scheme. The approved applicants will be given a renewable 5-year or 10-year permit. Since 2021, Golden visa holders are eligible to apply for UAE citizenship.
UAE Golden Visa is the most popular option for investors interested in relocation to the UAE. Those who invest at least AED 10 million in a company or financial instrument are eligible for a 10-year license. Those who buy a property worth at least AED 5 million, will get a 5-year permit. The investment must be held for a minimum of three years, and you’ll need to keep your investment up to date for your permit to stay valid and be extended.
With no tax on personal income and most types of corporate income, the UAE is one of the most tax-friendly jurisdictions.
Why become a resident of the UAE?
Live, work, study
Right to live, work, and study in the UAE
Family members are eligible
Spouse, dependant parents and children up to the age of 18 can be included. After 18 only daughters with a single marital status can remain under their parents sponsorship, and boys over the age of 18 can stay on a student visa or apply for an employee or investor visa.
Very safe
The UAE ranked no.2 in the world’s safest country in 2021, just behind Iceland and ahead of Qatar and Singapore.
Great location & holiday destination
With its 5-star hotels, sandy beaches and luxury lifestyle, the UAE is a world class tourist destination.
Low tax jurisdiction
The UAE has one of the most attractive tax regime in the world. There is no income tax for individuals, and no requirement for filing a tax return. Moreover, foreign income is not subject to tax in the UAE.
Extensive visa free travel for UAE citizens
The UAE passport is one of the best, citizens of the UAE can travel to 167 countries visa-free including all Europe’s Schengen zone, China, Russia and Canada.
How to obtain a residence permit?
You can obtain a UAE Investor Visa by fulfilling the following requirements:
Financial requirements
Statement of accounts showing a monthly income of AED 10,000 (or equivalent currency, approx US $2,722)
Investment requirements
Proof of investment, e.g. property deed or Bank Letter to prove:
No criminal record
Reports from the police in the countries where you have lived. The Police Certificate must be issued within the last six months.
Medical test
Medical Certificate from a health professional.
How to obtain a UAE citizenship?
Since 2021, Golden visa holders are eligible to apply for UAE citizenship. Please contact us for further information on UAE citizenship.
Additional interesting facts about UAE
AED is the local currency
AED – the UAE Dirham – is the currency of the United Arab Emirates. It is pegged to the U.S. dollar and is one of the world’s most stable currencies.
A Federation of 7 emirates
The UAE is a federation of 7 emirates consisting of Abu Dhabi (The capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Dubai is the most populous city and an international hub.
Official language
Arabic is the official language of the UAE. However, English, though not an official language, is the most spoken language in businesses, hotels, restaurants, shopping centres and most government departments.
The tallest hotels
Six of the world’s tallest hotels are in the UAE
Minister for artificial intelligence
The UAE was the first country in the world to appoint a minister for artificial intelligence.
Stunning deserts
The UAE is home to vast and stunning sandy deserts. They attract tourists all over the world.
Beautiful sandy coastline
UAE has a 1,300 km stretch of soft and sandy shoreline.
Population
10.1 million (2022) – 76.0% Islam (official), 9.0% Christianity, 8.2% Hinduism, 1.8% Buddhism