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Get expert guidance for your UAE Golden Visa - 10-Year Residency application with Najoom Corporate Services. We help eligible investors, professionals, entrepreneurs, outstanding students and exceptional talent understand the relevant eligibility route, prepare supporting documents and navigate the application process.
Our team provides personalised eligibility assessment, document guidance and application support based on your profile and the requirements of the relevant UAE authority.
Golden Visa eligibility, duration, cost and processing time are category-specific. Use this snapshot to understand the programme before choosing a route.
Up to 10 years, depending on the category and applicable rules
Qualifying Golden Visa holders do not need a local sponsor
Investors, qualifying professionals, entrepreneurs, outstanding students and recognised talent
Varies by category, authority, medical and Emirates ID charges, and any additional services
Depends on the application route, document readiness and authority processing
Available subject to the applicable rules and dependent requirements
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence permit that allows eligible foreign nationals to live in the United Arab Emirates without relying on a traditional local sponsor.
It is designed for qualifying investors, skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, outstanding students and individuals with recognised achievements in specific fields.
The programme offers greater long-term residency stability than many standard residence visa arrangements. Depending on the category, Golden Visa holders may be able to live, work, study and invest in the UAE while sponsoring eligible family members under the applicable rules.
Golden Visa eligibility is category-specific. Applicants may need to demonstrate qualifying investments, professional qualifications, salary and employment details, academic achievement, business credentials, nominations or other supporting evidence. Najoom Corporate Services helps applicants assess their potential route and prepare the relevant documentation before proceeding with an application.
Eligibility depends on the applicant's circumstances and the criteria set by the relevant UAE authority. The main routes may include the following categories.
Investors may qualify through eligible public investments, qualifying business investments or real estate investments, subject to the relevant route's conditions.
Certain professionals and senior executives may qualify if they meet the requirements for their occupation and category.
Eligible entrepreneurs may qualify through a recognised business or entrepreneurial pathway.
Outstanding students and qualifying graduates may be eligible under academic achievement pathways.
Scientists, researchers, doctors, inventors, creative professionals, athletes and other recognised talent may qualify through specialist categories.
Meeting one requirement is not enoughMeeting one requirement alone does not guarantee eligibility. The full criteria for the applicant's category should be reviewed before submitting an application.
The Golden Visa is designed for people who want a more stable UAE residency arrangement than many standard residence visas.
Eligible applicants can obtain long-term residency for the period assigned to their category, with renewal subject to the applicable rules and conditions.
Golden Visa holders do not need the traditional local sponsor required for some other residence arrangements.
Eligible holders can sponsor family members, including spouses and children, subject to current sponsorship requirements. Other dependants may be eligible under the applicable rules.
Golden Visa holders benefit from more flexible rules for staying outside the UAE than many standard residence visa holders. Applicants should still check the current conditions that apply to their permit.
The Golden Visa framework supports eligible holders who wish to establish their lives and professional activities in the UAE, subject to applicable laws and licensing requirements.
The documents and eligibility evidence required for a UAE Golden Visa depend on the application category. A property investor, professional, entrepreneur and outstanding student will not necessarily need the same documents.
This is a general checklist, not a universal listAdditional evidence may be required, and some documents may need translation, attestation or verification.
The cost of a UAE Golden Visa depends on the category, issuing authority and services required. There is no single price that accurately applies to every applicant.
Published examples are not a universal priceFor example, the Dubai Land Department publishes an itemised fee total for its 10-year property-investor Golden Visa route. That figure applies to its specified service and should not be treated as the price for every Golden Visa category or every family application. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount for your route before applying.
The application process depends on your category and the authority responsible for your application. A typical process may include the following stages.
Review your investment, professional profile, qualifications, business records or achievements to identify a potentially suitable Golden Visa category.
Confirm the criteria for the selected route and prepare a category-specific document checklist. Identify any missing records, attestations, translations or approvals.
Organise the required forms and supporting evidence. Check that names, dates, qualifications and other information are consistent across the documents.
Submit the application or nomination through the appropriate government authority or approved channel for your category.
Complete medical fitness checks and biometric registration where required by the applicable process.
After the relevant approvals and required formalities are completed, follow the authority's instructions for issuance of the residence permit and Emirates ID.
Najoom can assist with preparation and coordination throughout the process. Final decisions and processing times remain with the relevant authorities.
There is no single processing time that applies to every UAE Golden Visa application. The timeline can depend on your category, the authority involved, document completeness, nomination or verification requirements, and the time needed for medical and biometric procedures.
For example, the Dubai Land Department lists a service time of 7ā10 business days for its specified property-investor Golden Visa service. This is not a guaranteed timeline for every category or application. Preparing accurate documents and confirming the correct eligibility route before submission can help reduce avoidable delays.
Choosing the right application route and preparing the correct evidence are important steps in the Golden Visa process. Najoom Corporate Services provides guidance to help applicants understand the requirements and organise their applications.
We review your circumstances and help identify the category and requirements that may apply to your case.
We help you understand the supporting documents and identify gaps that may need attention before submission.
We guide you through the relevant application stages and help coordinate the required documentation and formalities.
Each application is assessed according to the applicant's category, available evidence and relevant authority requirements.
Where applicable, we can help you understand the separate requirements and documentation involved in planning residency for eligible family members.
Authorities decide. We prepare.Our focus is on clear guidance, organised documentation and a process tailored to your circumstances. Golden Visa approval is determined by the relevant UAE authorities and cannot be guaranteed by a service provider.
Eligibility may include qualifying investors, professionals, entrepreneurs, outstanding students, researchers and exceptional talent. Each category has its own criteria, evidence requirements and, in some cases, nomination or approval requirements.
No. The Golden Visa programme includes different residency durations depending on the category and applicable rules. Confirm that your specific route qualifies for a 10-year residence permit before applying.
Certain investment routes use an AED 2 million threshold, but the applicable conditions depend on the type of investment and the relevant authority. The qualifying amount, ownership evidence and other requirements should be verified for your route.
The total cost depends on the category, government charges, medical examination, Emirates ID, any additional authority fees and whether you require professional assistance. Request a category-specific fee breakdown before proceeding.
Processing time varies by category, authority and document readiness. Some authority-specific services publish their own estimated timelines, but these should not be treated as a guarantee for other routes.
Eligible Golden Visa holders can sponsor family members under the applicable UAE rules. The required documents and conditions depend on the relationship and the type of dependent application.
Golden Visa holders benefit from more flexible rules for remaining outside the UAE than many standard residence visa holders. Check the current rules and any conditions attached to your particular permit.
Some professionals and investors may qualify for a 10-year route, while other professional or entrepreneurial pathways may have different conditions or residency durations. Eligibility must be assessed against the relevant category's current rules.
Najoom can provide eligibility guidance, document preparation support and application coordination. The service required will depend on your category and circumstances, and final approval remains with the relevant UAE authority.
Planning to apply for a UAE Golden Visa - 10-Year Residency? Najoom Corporate Services can help you understand your potential eligibility route, prepare the required documents and navigate the application process. Contact our team for a personalised assessment based on your circumstances and the current requirements of the relevant UAE authority.