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UAE
GOLDEN VISA

INTRODUCTION

With the recent amendments of the UAE Residency and Entry Scheme, individuals who previously were not eligible are now able to apply especially via the purchase of a qualifying property, which is the easiest and most straightforward investment criteria and allows investors to obtain this extremely sought after status; giving them and their family members the right to live, work and study in the UAE, one of the most important business destinations in the world.

Minimum Investment Amount

Processing Time

$ 110 000

2 weeks

Key Residency Benefit

Favourable Tax

WHY IS UAE A POPULAR INVESTMENT LOCATION

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates, among are Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Despite its relatively recent establishment, the UAE has emerged as a highly attractive global business hub, consistently ranking among the top percentile for economic performance and innovation.

The country offers excellent business and investment opportunities, as well as a high quality of life for its residents Notably, the UAE is also a popular destination for expatriates, with the majority of its population being foreign nationals. Only 12% of the population is Emirati.

WHY EXACTLY IS THE UAE GOLDEN VISA SO IN-DEMAND

Ability to live, work and study in the UAE.

Residency permit validity of 10 years which is renewable after this period

Applicants can remain outside the UAE for longer than 6 months, keeping Golden Visa status

Favourable tax scheme

Get Esaad Privilege Card and benefit from discounts at 7,000 businesses

No sponsorship needed for the investor’s application

Residency for family members and domestic helpers

About the UAE Residency by Investment Programme

The UAE Golden Visa was initially launched in 2019, with changes to the programme being approved by the government in 2022.

These amendments have expanded the opportunities for individuals who previously were not eligible to obtain a UAE residence permit.

As well as other benefits, the UAE Golden Visa grants successful applicants the right to live, work and study in the UAE. Golden Visa holders can also maximise their wealth potential, thanks to a favourable tax system for residents. This includes no income tax and minimal corporate tax.

SUPPORT THROUGH EVERY STEP

Decision to

proceed

Property purchase

Preparation of documentation, completion
of forms and submission of application

Medical tests and biometrics will be undertaken

Final approval and issuance of Residence Visa

How to obtain Residency in the UAE

There are several categories that are eligible for the Golden Visa, however the most popular and straight forward is the Real Estate Investor option. Real estate investors can obtain a Golden Visa by purchasing:

A minimum equity investment into a property of 273,000 USD / AED 1 Million. The property must have a minimum value of 545,000 USD / AED 2 Million
A property with a mortgage and with at least AED 1 Million equity paid to the developer already
One or more ready-built or off-plan properties with a combined value of a minimum of AED 2 Million

Holborn’s affiliated entity Archway has a wide selection of projects available to assist potential investors in their investment choices and find the choice that is the best possible fit for them and their families.