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🇦🇪 UAE · Full Brief
10-Year Golden Visa
Long-term, self-sponsored residency in the world's premier tax-free hub.
Minimum
$545,000
Type
Property
Key benefit
0% personal income tax
Family
Spouse, children, domestic staff
01
Legal Requirements
Purchase qualifying property in Dubai or Abu Dhabi to unlock a 10-year self-sponsored residency with no local sponsor required and the ability to include family members.
- Title deed for property worth minimum AED 2,000,000 (fully paid or with approved mortgage).
- Emirates ID medical fitness test and biometrics inside the UAE.
- Valid health insurance covering the UAE.
- Attested marriage and birth certificates for dependents.
02
Timeline Estimates
- 1
Property acquisition
2–6 weeksOqood / title deed registered with the Land Department.
- 2
Entry permit
5–10 business daysGolden Visa entry permit issued electronically.
- 3
Medical + Emirates ID
1–2 weeks in-countryFitness test, biometrics, and status change.
- 4
Visa stamping
Total ~4–8 weeks10-year residency stamped in passport.
03
Tax Implications
- 0% personal income tax on salary, dividends, and capital gains.
- 9% corporate tax applies only above AED 375,000 taxable profit.
- No inheritance or wealth taxes for residents.
Tax outcomes depend on individual residency status and evolving policy. Confirm treatment with a licensed advisor before making decisions.
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