UAE

Located at the heart of the Arabian Gulf, the UAE has swiftly
emerged as a dynamic global hub, drawing investors and entrepreneurs
from across the globe. Through its Residence by Investment
Programme, the UAE offers business and property investors a
fast-track route to becoming part of its ongoing success.

Program overview

Minimum investment by donation

Minimum investment in business:

$10 000

Minimum investment in real estate

Minimum investment in real estate:

$204 500

Time to citizenship

Time to residency:

1-4 weeks

Visa-free access

Visa-free access:

N/A

Minimum investment by donation

Minimum investment in business:

$10 000

Minimum investment in real estate

Minimum investment in real estate:

$204 500

Time to citizenship

Time to residency:

1-4 weeks

Visa-free access

Visa-free access:

N/A

Requirements

UAE
Residency by Investment
Requirements

5

No criminal record

5

18+ years of age

5

Mandatory fitness test

Residency by investment
options:

  • Company establishment: The applicant can acquire a 3-year residence permit by setting up a company in UAE and paying fees starting at $10 000.
  • Property investment: To obtain a 2-year investment visa, applicants must invest in real estate worth at least AED 750,000 ($204,500). For the UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa, a real estate investment of at least AED 2,000,000 ($545,000) is required. Investors must maintain the property investment to keep their visa valid, and both visas can be renewed.

Benefits

Family Friendly

Great for families

A single applicant can apply for family members to become their dependents including spouse and children.
Health-education

Health and education

You and your family will be able to study in schools or universities in UAE and have access to world-class healthcare systems and services.
Tax icon

Low tax rate

UAE has very low corporate tax rate and
applies no taxes on income, capital gains, inheritance, gifts or wealth.
Citizenship-options

Full citizen rights

The applicant and their family will have the right to live, work, and study in the UAE, getting all the same benefits as other UAE residents.
Short time

Fast application process

Become a UAE resident in 1 week with VIP processing, and 2-4 weeks with standard processing.
Dual citizenship permitted

Path to citizenship

Foreigners may apply for UAE citizenship by naturalisation after living in the country for 30 years or faster, in special cases.

Benefits

Family Friendly

Great for families

A single applicant can apply for family members to become their dependents including spouse and children.
Health-education

Health and education

You and your family will be able to study in schools or universities in UAE and have access to world-class healthcare systems and services.
Tax icon

Low tax rate

UAE has very low corporate tax rate and applies no taxes on income, capital gains, inheritance, gifts or wealth.
Citizenship-options

Full citizen rights

The applicant and their family will have the right to live, work, and study in the UAE, getting all the same benefits as other UAE residents.
Short time

Fast application process

Become a UAE resident in 1 week with VIP processing, and 2-4 weeks with standard processing.
Dual citizenship permitted

Path to citizenship

Foreigners may apply for UAE citizenship by naturalisation after living in the country for 30 years or faster, in special cases.

UAE basic information

CAPITAL icon

CAPITAL

Abu Dhabi

TOTAL AREA icon

TOTAL AREA

83 600 km2
POPULATION icon

POPULATION

11,02 million
LANGUAGE icon

LANGUAGE

Arabic
CAPITAL icon

CAPITAL

Abu Dhabi

TOTAL AREA icon

TOTAL AREA

83 600 km2
POPULATION icon

POPULATION

11,02 million
LANGUAGE icon

LANGUAGE

Arabic
CURRENCY icon

CURRENCY

Dirham (AED)

EXCHANGE RATE icon

EXCHANGE RATE

1 USD = 3.67 AED
GDP icon

GDP - PER CAPITA

USD 49 550
GDP TOTAL icon

GDP - TOTAL

USD 549 billion
CURRENCY icon

CURRENCY

Dirham (AED)

EXCHANGE RATE icon

EXCHANGE RATE

1 USD = 3.67 AED
GDP icon

GDP - PER CAPITA

USD 49 550
GDP TOTAL icon

GDP - TOTAL

USD 549 billion
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates located on the southeastern Arabian Peninsula.
With world-renowned cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, it has become a global hub for business, tourism, and
innovation. Its diversified economy spans real estate, finance, logistics, and technology, in addition to oil.
In recent years, the UAE has introduced investor-friendly policies, long-term visas, and major international events
to attract global talent and capital. Its strategic location, modern infrastructure, and political stability make
it a leading destination for business and lifestyle in the Middle East.

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