UAE Golden Visa
Eligibility Checker

The UAE Golden Visa is available to: investors with AED 2M+ in UAE assets, real estate owners with property valued at AED 2M+, entrepreneurs with a UAE company valued at AED 500K+ (tech/innovation) or AED 2M+, salaried professionals earning AED 30,000+ basic salary with a degree, doctors and medical professionals with valid UAE licences, scientists and researchers with PhDs or Master's from globally ranked universities, outstanding students with 95%+ GPA or graduating from a top 100 university, and accredited creative talent. Use the free checker above to assess your exact eligibility.

The UAE Golden Visa is valid for 10 years for most categories including investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, real estate buyers, doctors, and researchers. Students and graduates receive a 5-year renewable visa. Both are renewable on expiry provided you continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Yes. You qualify for the UAE Golden Visa through real estate if your property has a Dubai Land Department (DLD) valuation of AED 2,000,000 or above. Under UAE's 2025 updated rules, mortgaged properties are now fully accepted — the full property value counts (not just equity), provided you can obtain a No Objection Certificate from your bank. Off-plan purchases from approved developers are also accepted.

A basic monthly salary of AED 30,000 or above is the standard threshold. For the Executive Professional route, AED 50,000+ is required. Only your basic salary counts — housing allowance, transport, and other allowances are excluded. You also need a minimum Bachelor's degree and must work for a UAE government, semi-government, or free zone employer. Your role must be classified at MOHRE occupational Level 1 (managers, executives) or Level 2 (doctors, engineers, IT, lawyers, educators, financial professionals).

Government fees for the UAE Golden Visa application typically range from AED 3,800 to AED 5,000 for the visa itself, plus AED 2,250 for medical fitness and Emirates ID. Additional costs include typing fees and processing charges. HenryClub Advisory handles full Golden Visa applications including all government fees, medical, Emirates ID, and end-to-end processing — contact us for a full breakdown.

Yes. Entrepreneurs qualify via two routes: (1) Business Investor — if your UAE company stake is certified at AED 2,000,000 or above by a UAE-approved auditor, no incubator approval is needed. (2) Innovation Entrepreneur — if your project/company is valued at AED 500,000+ and is technology or innovation-focused (AI, fintech, healthtech, SaaS, etc.), with approval from a UAE business incubator or authority.

Yes. UAE Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse and children (including sons up to 25 years old and unmarried daughters of any age). Parents can also be sponsored under UAE's expanded family sponsorship rules. Unlike standard residency visas, the Golden Visa family members' status is not affected if the sponsor leaves the UAE.

The full Golden Visa process typically takes 3 to 6 weeks from document submission to visa stamping. This includes application submission, medical fitness test, Emirates ID registration, and visa stamping. HenryClub Advisory manages the full process end-to-end, keeping processing as fast as possible.

No. This free tool provides a preliminary eligibility assessment based on official UAE government criteria as of 2025–2026. Results are indicative only — not legal advice. Eligibility criteria can change. For a confirmed eligibility review and full application management, book a free consultation with the HenryClub Advisory team.

The standard UAE investor visa (2-year or 3-year residency) is granted when you invest in a UAE company or property. The UAE Golden Visa is a 10-year long-term residency requiring a higher investment threshold (AED 2M+) or other qualifying criteria. The Golden Visa gives you greater stability: you do not need to re-enter the UAE every 6 months, and your residency is not cancelled if you are outside the UAE for more than 6 months.