Short answer: The UAE Golden Visa is long-term residence. Common routes include property investment, business, highly skilled talent, scientists and deposit categories. Investment amounts, duration and renewal rules differ by category. Status is residence, not citizenship—naturalisation in Gulf states remains highly limited.
Information current as of October 2026.
What are common categories?
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Property | Qualifying property at minimum value |
| Business / investment | Company capital or designated investment |
| Talent | Highly skilled, scientists, exceptional talent |
| Deposit | Long-term deposit options under current rules |
| Family | Spouse and children assessable |
Exact dirham floors follow ICP and emirate authority rules. See UAE Golden Visa.
Can I move in right after buying?
Entry and visa conversion steps still apply; a sale contract is not a visa.
How does it compare with Saudi Premium Residency?
UAE offers multiple investment/talent tracks centred on the Emirates; Saudi Premium Residency is oriented to the Saudi market with its own investment or special categories.
Global Immigrate note
Choose the category before the property or company structure. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate’s in-house team; emirate-level details can differ.
Use programme matching or contact advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.