Key Highlights: Golden Visa holders can sponsor parents for 10 years without the standard AED 20,000 salary barrier. No age restrictions apply, unlike traditional sponsorship
Key Highlights Over 32,000 visa violations were detected by ICP in the first half of 2025, with 70% facing deportation. AED 5 million maximum penalties
Key Highlights UAE Golden Visa applicants must pass federal medical fitness tests screening for HIV, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases to obtain residence permits. Emirates
Key Highlights The Green Visa is usually the best value long?term option if you earn ? AED 15,000 per month or AED 360,000 per year
Key Highlights: GDRFA Dubai confirms a 5-day completion time after requirements are met; property investors through DLD typically complete in 7-10 business days. Mortgaged properties
Key Highlights Golden Visa holders are exempt from the standard 180-day UAE entry requirement, allowing extended international stays without residency cancellation The initial six-month entry
Key Highlights: All 15+ Golden Visa categories eliminate sponsor requirements—from AED 2 million investors to outstanding students earning 95%+ grades. Mortgaged properties now qualify
Key Highlights Golden and green holders don’t lose residency when changing employers—only the work permit changes, not your visa status. Golden/green/blue visas let you stay
Key Highlights Validity is Key: Your 5 or 10-year Golden Visa is not permanent residency—it expires and must be renewed like any other document. The
Key Highlights: Your Basic Salary must be AED 30,000+ (allowances no longer count). Based on current implementation practice, property owners are typically expected to hold