Destinations
United Arab Emirates
The UAE offers a ten-year renewable Golden Visa from a 2,000,000 AED property investment, with no personal income tax and no minimum stay. One point to be clear about: this is residence, not citizenship — the UAE has no citizenship-by-investment programme.
Key facts
- From
- 500 000 AED≈ $181 560 — estimated total, family of four, fees included
- Processing time
- 1–3 months
- Physical presence
- No minimum stay. Unlike ordinary residents, golden visa holders keep their status even after more than six months abroad — a genuine difference confirmed by the government portal.
Tax at a glance
- No personal income tax on individuals (Federal Tax Authority)
- Corporate tax of 9 percent applies to company profits above 375,000 AED, since June 2023
- Inheritance defaults to Sharia rules unless a registered will provides otherwise
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a UAE passport by investing?
No. The UAE has no citizenship-by-investment programme. The Golden Visa is long-term residence. Nationality is an exceptional discretionary grant with no application right and no set investment amount.
Will I lose the visa if I leave the country for a while?
No. Unlike ordinary residents, Golden Visa holders keep their status even after more than six months abroad, and there is no minimum-stay requirement. The government portal states this explicitly.