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Plain-language guides to the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa, written and reviewed by our advisors.
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The Golden Visa is a long-term UAE residence of up to 10 years that renews while you still qualify. This guide walks through every route, what it costs and how the application runs in Abu Dhabi.
Ten practical steps take you from the first eligibility check to your Emirates ID. The order changes slightly depending on your route and whether you are already in the UAE.
Government fees are charged per person, with a few one-off items. Here is how the total is built, with an example for a property investor and family.
Owning AED 2 million or more of Abu Dhabi property is the most common route. What matters is how the value and your ownership are proven.
Yes, off-plan property can qualify, but the amount already paid and the developer’s status matter more than the full purchase price.
A mortgage does not rule you out. Your own equity, the value minus what you still owe, needs to reach AED 2 million.
Experienced professionals in the UAE can qualify without buying property. Salary, education and job classification are what count.
AED 30,000 a month is the key number for the professional route, but it is not the only condition.
Doctors and many healthcare professionals have their own tracks, through health authority licensing or the professional route.
Teachers and engineers usually qualify through the professional route, with some education professionals eligible through recommendations.
Company owners can qualify through capital, deposits or the tax their company pays. Clean ownership documents are the key.
Golden Visa holders can bring their spouse, children of any age and parents. Each person pays their own government fees.
Parents can join you with health insurance and proof of the relationship. Older parents need suitable insurance cover.
You can start from abroad. After approval you enter on a Golden Visa entry permit and finish the steps in the UAE.
Adults take a medical fitness test; everyone gives biometrics for the Emirates ID. Here is what to expect.
Renewal is straightforward when you still meet your route’s conditions. Start early and renew your family together.
Your visa depends on continuing to meet the conditions. Selling can affect it, so plan before you sign.
It is the same federal visa, but the application channel, property registration and some fees differ between emirates.
Both give long-term stability. The Golden Visa lasts longer; the Retirement Visa has different financial conditions for people aged 55 and over.
Most delays come from a handful of avoidable problems. Check these before you submit anything.
Documents and process for Indian citizens.
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