Golden Visa questions, answered

A long-term UAE residence visa, usually valid for 10 years, for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, talents, outstanding students and their families. It renews while you still meet the conditions and does not need a local sponsor.

Property owners and investors with AED 2 million or more, entrepreneurs with an approved or successful business, skilled professionals earning AED 30,000 a month, scientists, doctors, creatives, athletes, outstanding students and humanitarian pioneers. Each route has its own rules, so we check your documents first.

The usual benchmark is AED 2 million in Abu Dhabi property. Ready, off-plan and mortgaged homes can qualify when the rules are met; for a mortgage, your own share must still be at least AED 2 million.

Several properties registered in your name can count towards the AED 2 million total. Jointly owned property, including with a spouse, usually needs extra review, so send us the title deeds first.

Yes. You can sponsor your spouse and children of any age, and your parents with health insurance. Each person pays their own government fees, and children under 18 do not need a medical test.

Yes. Applicants outside the country can receive an entry permit to come in and complete the medical, Emirates ID and residence steps. If you are already in the UAE, a change of status fee applies instead.

For a property investor applying inside the UAE, government fees start at about AED 4,728 for the main applicant, including the property value certificate. Health insurance and our consultancy fee are quoted separately. Use the cost calculator for your case.

It depends on your route, documents and nomination. We give you a dated plan for each step once we have reviewed your file, and you can follow every step with us on WhatsApp.

Golden Visa holders can stay outside the UAE for more than six months without losing their residency, unlike most standard residence visas.

Your eligibility depends on keeping the qualifying investment. If you sell, talk to us before the sale so we can look at another route or the next steps for your residency.

No. Abu Dhabi Golden Visa is an independent consultancy run by Brightlink Management Consultancy LLC. The government authorities decide every application.