1. Investor Visa – Real Estate Investor Visa

This visa is intended for those who desire to acquire residency in the United Arab Emirates through real estate investment.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of AED 750,000 investment in a residential Dubai property.
• The property can be co-owned by no more than two people (e.g., husband and wife).
• The property will be fully paid or financed using a mortgage that does not exceed 50% (typically).
• It must be a completed residential property (off-plan or under-construction properties are not applicable).

Visa Validity: 2 years, renewable.

Advantages:

• Legal residence in Dubai.
• Facilitate sponsorships of spouses and children.
• Access to the local facilities (banking, healthcare, education, etc.).

2. Golden Visa – 10-Year Residency Visa

The Golden Visa is intended to provide strategic investments and global talent with 10 years of residency, together with other benefits.

For Real Estate Investors

• Minimum investment of AED 2 million in one or several properties (mortgage is acceptable, as long as the equity of the investor is AED 2 million).
• The property must be placed in the applicant's name and be valued using documents of authority (title deed, RERA valuation, etc.).

Eligible Categories:

• Real estate investors
• Businessmen
• Scientists, medical professionals, and technologists
• Researchers and holders of a PhD degree
• Creatives and artists
• Outstanding students
• Golden Visa Benefits:
• 10-year residency with no need for a local sponsor.
• Freedom to sponsor support staff, domestic staff, and relatives.
• Greater freedom to travel and plan for the long term.

3. Business Visa – Entrepreneur & Startup Visa

This visa under the Golden Visa program aims to invite startup founders, digital entrepreneurs, and innovators as part of the scheme.

Key requirements:

• Show entrepreneurial background.
• Possessing a valid business plan or ownership of an operating business.
• Having approval from a reputable business incubator within the UAE.
• Visa Duration for 5 to 10 years, based on the applicant profile.

Ideal For Those who:

• Want to establish a new company in Dubai.
• Operate a creative or tech startup.
• Long for exposure to a global, business-oriented lifestyle.

4. Remote Work Visa – Digital Nomad Visa

Dubai has a perfect solution for remote workers, freelancers, and employees of foreign companies who wish to live in the UAE.

Key requirements:

• Original labor contract of an international UAE company or proof of registered freelancing company.
• Minimum salary of USD 3,500 (or equivalent) per month.
• International medical insurance and valid passport.
• Visa validity: renewable for 1 year.

Advantages:

• Remote work for foreign companies and live legally in Dubai.
• Utilize local facilities and banking.
• Free from tax on personal income.

5. Student Visa – Study Visa

For students who intend to study university, college, or certified professional courses in the UAE.

Duration is equivalent to the length of the course of study.

Key Requirements:

• An official letter of acceptance by an accredited institution.
• Certificate of financial means to support oneself.

6. Family Visa – Dependent Visa

Any resident visa holder (investor, employee, entrepreneur, student) who has a valid visa can sponsor his/her immediate family members.

Eligible Dependents:

• Spouse
• Children up to 25 years old (no age limit for unmarried daughters)
• Parents (with additional conditions)
• Domestic helpers
• Duration: Generally tied to the sponsor's visa validity.

Why Move to Dubai?

Dubai is not merely a financial hub—it's a city that continuously reinvents itself with innovation, quality of life, security, and opportunity coexisting in perfect harmony. Some of the key benefits of living and investing in this location are:

• No individual income tax
• Flourishing real estate sector
• Excellent safety and public service standards
• Prime location between Europe, Asia, and Africa
• Enhanced quality of life with international schools, contemporary infrastructure, and multicultural environment