Golden Visa
What Are the Conditions to Keep the UAE Golden Visa Active?
Key Highlights Golden Visa holders are officially exempt from the UAE’s 6-month return rule. Your visa stays active for its
May 14, 2026
Key Highlights Golden Visa holders are officially exempt from the UAE’s 6-month return rule. Your visa stays active for its
Key Highlights Over 60% of UAE Golden Visa rejections come from document errors, not eligibility issues, and almost all of
Key Highlights Indians are the largest foreign buyer group in Dubai’s residential market in 2025, accounting for 20 to 22%
Key Highlights Dubai’s real estate market hit AED 917 billion in 2025, with average deal prices now naturally crossing the
Key Highlights Ramadan 2026 (Feb 18 to Mar 19) produced 15,196 transactions worth AED 50.58 billion, up 29.7% in value
Key Highlights RERA does not issue property valuations. The correct document is the Real Estate Evaluation e-Certificate (Taqeemi), issued only
Key Highlights UAE greenfield FDI surged 78% to a record USD 33.2 billion in 2025, with Dubai alone attracting 1,202
Key Highlights Switching to a Golden Visa does not cancel your employment contract or reset your end-of-service gratuity under UAE
Key Highlights UAE Golden Visa holders face no employer restrictions. Your residency stays valid through job changes, career breaks, and
Key Highlights The 2026 application requirements shift the focus entirely to an AED 30,000 basic salary. Government employees can substitute