CBI.Lawyer
ENESPTITFRDERU中文
Speak to counsel ↗

Middle East · RESIDENCE BY INVESTMENT

United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates flag

Golden Visa · investor route

Published framework

The legal pathway

The government describes investor categories linked to AED 2 million in qualifying capital or property, subject to category-specific requirements. Golden residence does not confer citizenship. Requirements and competent authorities vary by route.

Selected route · base requirementAED 2 million
Legal outcome soughtResidence
Processing timeIndividual assessment

Amounts shown are selected-route base requirements, not an all-inclusive quote. Government charges, due diligence, dependants and professional fees may add to the total. Source publication dates vary; reconfirm current rules before acting.

Before committing capital

  1. Confirm personal eligibility

    Nationality, immigration history, family composition and background checks.

  2. Review the investment

    Qualifying asset, holding requirements, exit terms and legal ownership.

  3. Document the funds

    Trace the lawful source of wealth and the complete transfer chain.

  4. Assess the wider consequences

    Residence obligations, tax exposure and the limits of any future nationality route.

Source & research scope

Official government / program source ↗

Research snapshot: 25 September 2026. This summary is not confirmation of individual eligibility, current application availability or a guaranteed outcome. The linked source governs the specific information attributed to it.