The UAE's residence-by-investment programme was designed to keep serious capital — and the people behind it — in the country for the long term, rather than cycling investors through short-stay visas.
Unlike a standard employment or tourist visa, the Golden Visa is not tied to a job, a sponsor, or continuous physical presence in the UAE. Once the qualifying property investment is made and approved, the visa holder — along with a spouse and children of any age — gains renewable residency for as long as the investment is maintained. For GCC-based and Indian NRI investors already looking at Dubai real estate for yield, the Golden Visa turns the same purchase into a second, durable benefit: the right to live, work, and build a life in the UAE without a separate sponsor.
Eligibility depends on investment size, age, and how the property is financed — not on nationality.
Figures shown are indicative thresholds under current UAE federal guidance and may be revised by the authorities. Assettora's advisory team confirms exact eligibility against the latest rules before any application is filed.
A spouse and unmarried children of any age can be added to the same application with no additional investment required.
No personal income tax, capital gains tax, net worth tax, or withholding tax on your investment returns.
Extended time outside the UAE does not cancel the visa — unlike most standard residency permits.
Time-zone and flight access across Africa, Europe and Asia, inside one of the top 30 economies globally for ease of doing business.
Once initial due diligence clears, applicants receive a six-month multiple-entry permit to travel to the UAE, complete an Emirates ID application and medical fitness test, after which the Golden Visa is issued and stamped. Assettora coordinates each step alongside your appointed legal and immigration partners.
No. It is a long-term residence permit, not a path to citizenship. UAE citizenship follows a separate, considerably more restrictive process.
Yes. Unlike most standard residence visas, extended time spent outside the UAE does not automatically cancel a Golden Visa, provided the qualifying investment is maintained.
No — the opposite. The investment must be held for the entire residency period; selling before renewal can affect eligibility for the next term.
Yes. A spouse and unmarried children of any age can be included under the same application at no additional investment.
Timelines vary by case, but most applicants move from initial submission to a six-month entry permit within a few weeks of due diligence clearing, followed by the in-country ID and medical steps.
Yes — this is one of the most common paths we support. Our advisory desk works with your banking and legal partners to structure the transfer correctly on the India side.
Share your budget and age bracket — our advisory team will confirm the exact route you qualify for and match you to eligible properties.