All-Visas
Golden Visa — Public-Investment Investor
investor · United Arab Emirates
10-year Golden Residency for investors depositing at least AED 2,000,000 of fully-owned (non-borrowed) capital in an accredited UAE investment fund licensed by the Central Bank or SCA. Capital must be fully owned, not financed; withdrawal below threshold triggers ICP review. Investment must be maintained ≥ 2 years. Self-sponsored with family sponsorship rights.
- Minimum stay / validity
- 10 yrs renewable
- Processing time
- Varies
- Official source
- https://www.moet.gov.ae/en/-/what-are-the-requirements-for-issuing-a-golden-visa-to-an-investor-in-public-investments-
- Last verified
- May 2026
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Deposit ≥ AED 2,000,000 in accredited UAE fund
- [Mandatory] Capital fully owned (no leverage); maintained ≥ 2 yrs