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Verified 2026 compliance rules, calculators, and official frameworks.
UAE 10-Year Golden Visa, Green Visa & Residency Framework (2026)
The United Arab Emirates offers long-term residency schemes administered by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai). The 10-Year Golden Visa grants self-sponsored residency to property investors (AED 2 million+ equity), high-earning executives (AED 30,000+ monthly basic salary), exceptional scientists, PhD holders, coders, and entrepreneurs without requiring a local employer sponsor.
Key 2026 Statutory & Regulatory Checkpoints:
- 10-Year Golden Visa property investment criteria (AED 2M property with off-plan and mortgage eligibility).
- 5-Year Green Visa for skilled professionals (AED 15,000+ salary), freelancers, and business partners.
- Remote Work Visa (Virtual Working Programme) for international employees and digital nomads earning $3,500+/month.
Frequently Asked Questions: Golden Visa & Residency
Investors must purchase one or more properties in the UAE with a total value of at least AED 2 million. Properties purchased with local bank mortgages or approved off-plan developer contracts qualify.
Yes. Unlike standard UAE residency visas that expire after 180 consecutive days outside the country, Golden Visa holders can stay outside the UAE for any duration without invalidating their visa.
Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse and children of any age, as well as unlimited domestic support staff.