Self-sponsored · No exit time limits · Full family coverage · Zero income tax Via AED 2M property, AED 30K/mo salary, or AED 2M business investment
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| Feature | ⭐ Golden Visa | Employment Visa | Investor Visa | Partner Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 10 Years | 2 Years | 2-3 Years | 1 Year |
| Sponsor | Self-sponsored | Employer | Company | Sponsor |
| Exit Limit | None ✓ | 6 months ✗ | 6 months ✗ | 6 months ✗ |
| Job Loss | No impact ✓ | Visa cancelled ✗ | At risk | Cancelled ✗ |
| Family | Spouse + any-age kids + parents | Spouse + kids <18 | Spouse + kids <18 | None |
| Renewal Risk | Minimal ✓ | Job-tied ✗ | License-tied ✗ | Sponsor-tied ✗ |
AED 2M+ · off-plan accepted
10 YearsSalary AED 30K+/mo + degree
10 YearsAED 2M company capital
10 YearsAED 500K innovative project
5 YearsUAE Council recommendation
10 YearsMinistry of Health approval
10 YearsJanuary 2024 Update: No 50% down payment required for off-plan. Any construction stage qualifies.
Property: DLD title/Oqood · Professional: salary cert + contract
Day 1-7Online at icp.gov.ae or GDRFA Dubai. Pay government fees.
Day 7-10Blood test + chest X-ray at ICP-approved center. Fingerprints + photo.
Day 10-14Required for some nationalities. Iranian nationals typically need 1-3 extra weeks.
Day 14-30Residence permit + Emirates ID delivered by post.
Total: 2-8 weeksProperty at any construction stage (Oqood) qualifies — no full title deed needed.
Major: Wider access for investorsNew category for teachers with seniority + Ministry of Education UAE recommendation.
1M+ international teachers eligibleThreshold changed from total package to basic salary excluding allowances.
Verify your eligibility with a specialistGolden Visa holders can now sponsor parents on 10-year (not 1-year) dependent visas.
Major: Long-term family planningClients who achieved their goals with Residency24
“Property in Dubai Marina — Golden Visa in 28 days. My whole family on UAE residency.”
Sarah L. 🇬🇧
🇮🇷 Iran
“گلدن ویزا از طریق آپارتمان در Business Bay — ۳۵ روز. والدینم هم الان ویزای ۱۰ ساله دارند.”
محمد ح. 🇮🇷
🇷🇺 Russia
“الفريق العربي المحترف. حصلنا على التأشيرة الذهبية لكامل العائلة خلال ٤٠ يوماً.”
خالد م. 🇸🇦
🇰🇼 Kuwait
Yes — since January 2024. Any off-plan property at any construction stage qualifies, provided total value ≥ AED 2M. You need the Oqood registration and developer letter. No minimum down payment required.
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