What is the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa?
The Abu Dhabi Golden Visa offers long-term residency to top international talent, enabling them to live, work and grow in one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities. With options for visas valid up to 10 years, this programme is open to those excelling in investment, entrepreneurship, academia, sports and the arts. The Golden Visa also allows for family sponsorship, enabling visa holders to bring their spouses, children and parents to live in Abu Dhabi.
The Golden Visa for Investors targets investors in commercial ventures that hold AED 2 million in company shares and have paid at least AED 250,000 in annual taxes for two consecutive years. It’s ideal for business owners and shareholders actively investing in Abu Dhabi’s economic development in sectors beyond real estate.
This Golden Visa category is for individuals who invest in Abu Dhabi’s property market. Eligible investors must own real estate valued at AED 2 million or more, whether fully paid or mortgaged through a UAE-based bank. It’s a straightforward path for property owners looking to secure long-term residency while benefitting from the emirate’s thriving real estate sector.
The Golden Visa for Entrepreneurs is designed for business owners, startup founders, and partners who are driving innovation and economic growth in Abu Dhabi. The category covers founders or partners who have an approved concept for a pioneering project; run an SME generating at least AED 1 million annually; or have previously founded and sold a successful business worth AED 7 million or more. Additional criteria may apply based on approvals from the relevant authority.
Abu Dhabi recognizes top talent with exceptional achievements in Sports (including athletes and sports physicians), Digital Technology, Arts & Culture, Innovation & Invention, and Other Fields of Importance (as recognized by the relevant authorities).
Additional criteria may apply based on approvals from the relevant authority.
The Golden Visa for Entrepreneurs is designed for business owners, startup founders, and partners who are driving innovation and economic growth in Abu Dhabi. The category covers founders or partners who have an approved concept for a pioneering project; run an SME generating at least AED 1 million annually; or have previously founded and sold a successful business worth AED 7 million or more. Additional criteria may apply based on approvals from the relevant authority.
The Golden Visa for Specialists is tailored for highly qualified professionals across strategic sectors. It includes scientists and researchers with advanced degrees and recognized research achievements; senior scholars and clerics endorsed by cultural authorities; elite specialists in industry and the Fourth Industrial Revolution with technical expertise and experience; and health professionals with valid UAE licenses and specific years of service. This category supports long-term residency for individuals contributing to Abu Dhabi’s knowledge-based economy and innovation landscape.
Additional criteria may apply based on approvals from the relevant authority.
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For Non-UAE Residents, please fill out the application form below to begin your Golden Visa journey
