{"id":3207,"date":"2022-05-11T09:57:30","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T09:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=3207"},"modified":"2024-10-09T08:43:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T08:43:12","slug":"uae-investor-visa-misart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart","title":{"rendered":"Know Everything About the UAE Investor Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its global mindset, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q878\">UAE<\/a> is a free economy that promotes a business culture. The UAE is an investor-friendly and stable global hub that gets its most significant economic share from trading, investment, financing, manufacturing, insurance, and mainly real estate acquisitions.<strong> In 2019, the government of the UAE started the UAE investor visa facility<\/strong> that enables ex-pats to live, study, and work in the emirates without citizenship and with complete ownership of their properties and businesses. So if you are planning to move to the UAE, why not take advantage of it? Let\u2019s understand the types and advantages of a UAE investor visa or Golden Visa<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a03ab69314e5\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a03ab69314e5\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#UAE_Investor_Visa_Explained\" title=\"UAE Investor Visa Explained\">UAE Investor Visa Explained<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#The_Benefits_of_the_UAE_Investor_Visa\" title=\"The Benefits of the UAE Investor Visa\">The Benefits of the UAE Investor Visa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Types_of_UAE_Investor_Visas\" title=\"Types of UAE Investor Visas\">Types of UAE Investor Visas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#UAE_2-YEAR_INVESTOR_VISA\" title=\"UAE 2-YEAR INVESTOR VISA\">UAE 2-YEAR INVESTOR VISA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#2-Year_Investor_Visa_in_Dubai_Eligibility_Criteria\" title=\"2-Year Investor Visa in Dubai Eligibility Criteria\">2-Year Investor Visa in Dubai Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#5-YEAR_INVESTOR_VISA_UAE\" title=\"5-YEAR INVESTOR VISA UAE\">5-YEAR INVESTOR VISA UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#A_10-YEAR_INVESTMENT_VISA_IN_THE_UAE\" title=\"A 10-YEAR INVESTMENT VISA IN THE UAE\">A 10-YEAR INVESTMENT VISA IN THE UAE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Conditions_and_UAE_Golden_Visa_Requirements_for_a_10-Year_Investor_Visa\" title=\"Conditions and UAE Golden Visa Requirements for a 10-Year Investor Visa\">Conditions and UAE Golden Visa Requirements for a 10-Year Investor Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Documents_for_the_10-Year_Investor_Visa_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Documents for the 10-Year Investor Visa in the UAE\">Documents for the 10-Year Investor Visa in the UAE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Applicable_Visa_Fees\" title=\"Applicable Visa Fees\">Applicable Visa Fees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Secure_UAE_Real_Estate_Investor_Visa_Through_GDRFA\" title=\"Secure UAE Real Estate Investor Visa Through GDRFA\">Secure UAE Real Estate Investor Visa Through GDRFA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Overview_of_Key_Steps_Involved\" title=\"Overview of Key Steps Involved\">Overview of Key Steps Involved<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Eligibility_for_10-YEAR_GOLDEN_VISA_for_Investors\" title=\"Eligibility for 10-YEAR GOLDEN VISA for Investors\u00a0\">Eligibility for 10-YEAR GOLDEN VISA for Investors\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Applicable_Fees\" title=\"Applicable Fees\">Applicable Fees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Wrapping_it_Up\" title=\"Wrapping it Up\">Wrapping it Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#How_can_I_get_an_investor_visa_in_the_UAE\" title=\"How can I get an investor visa in the UAE?\">How can I get an investor visa in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Can_investor_visas_work_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Can investor visas work in the UAE?\">Can investor visas work in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#Can_I_get_a_UAE_visa_if_I_buy_a_property\" title=\"Can I get a UAE visa if I buy a property?\">Can I get a UAE visa if I buy a property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#How_much_does_an_investor_visa_cost_in_DubaiUAE\" title=\"How much does an investor visa cost in Dubai\/UAE?\">How much does an investor visa cost in Dubai\/UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#What_are_the_advantages_of_having_a_UAE_investor_visa\" title=\"What are the advantages of having a UAE investor visa?\">What are the advantages of having a UAE investor visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#How_can_I_get_a_99-year_visa_in_the_UAE\" title=\"How can I get a 99-year visa in the UAE?\">How can I get a 99-year visa in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#What_is_a_Golden_Visa_in_the_UAE\" title=\"What is a &#039;Golden Visa&#039; in the UAE?\">What is a &#039;Golden Visa&#039; in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-investor-visa-misart\/#What_is_a_UAE_silver_visa\" title=\"What is a UAE silver visa?\">What is a UAE silver visa?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_Investor_Visa_Explained\"><\/span><b>UAE Investor Visa Explained<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Launched to attract foreign investors<\/strong>, the <\/span>UAE Investors Visa <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a residency scheme for non-emiratis who contribute to the nation\u2019s economic growth through various sectors, including real estate and business. This exclusive programme allows foreign investors and their families to live, work, and study in the UAE without a local sponsor. Depending on the level and the type of investment, this visa is available for different durations, typically lasting up to 2, 5, or 10 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many types of investor visas are available in the UAE, among which the \u2018golden visa\u2019 offers long-term residency to individuals meeting a specific requirement, such as investing a minimum of 2 million AED in real estate or 10 million in the public sector. Authorities have designed the visa to appeal to non-emiratis investors. It offers numerous benefits, such as the ability to sponsor family members, tax advantages, and unrestricted travel within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_the_UAE_Investor_Visa\"><\/span>The Benefits of the UAE Investor Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Benefits-of-the-UAE-Investor-Visa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Benefits-of-the-UAE-Investor-Visa.jpg\" alt=\"The Benefits of the UAE Investor Visa\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Benefits-of-the-UAE-Investor-Visa.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Benefits-of-the-UAE-Investor-Visa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Benefits-of-the-UAE-Investor-Visa-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Benefits-of-the-UAE-Investor-Visa-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the list of benefits for those receiving an investor visa in Dubai :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Reliability and Safety<\/strong>: Ex-pats who have investor visas in the UAE get almost equal opportunities as UAE residents. If the rights of the visa holders are violated, a person could turn to the local court for further assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stability and Security<\/strong>: There are no negative phenomena, riots, or protests in the UAE. Apart from this, the crime rate in all the emirates of the UAE is almost zero. One can safely roam around the city at night. People who commit serious crimes are instantly stripped of their visas and are expelled from all sorts of UAE services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tax-free relaxation for investor visas in the UAE<\/strong>: There are no taxes for ex-pats with investor visas. The UAE has inked more than 70 double taxation agreements with various nations like the UK, Canada, Bangladesh, China, Japan, France, etc. As a result, having an investor visa in Dubai means you will not be subjected to any sort of taxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Developed Infrastructure<\/strong>: Besides the fact that the UAE has a tax regime, foreigners who have a UAE investor visa do not feel a lack of opportunity. The investor visa holder in the UAE has access to high-quality goods, communications, transportation services, and easy and free access to all of Dubai&#8217;s benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_UAE_Investor_Visas\"><\/span>Types of UAE Investor Visas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Types-of-UAE-Investor-Visas.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Types-of-UAE-Investor-Visas.jpg\" alt=\"Types of UAE Investor Visas\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Types-of-UAE-Investor-Visas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Types-of-UAE-Investor-Visas-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Types-of-UAE-Investor-Visas-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UAE offers many investor visas for ex-pats who invest in the country. Here are a few of them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_2-YEAR_INVESTOR_VISA\"><\/span><b>UAE 2-YEAR INVESTOR VISA<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors can obtain a two-year renewable residency visa in the UAE through the Taskeen programme the Dubai Land Department offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Year_Investor_Visa_in_Dubai_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><b>2-Year Investor Visa in Dubai Eligibility Criteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read about the eligibility criteria for a two-year investor visa below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The investor must purchase a property valued at a minimum of AED 750,000 in Dubai.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The authorities have excluded properties like off-plan and commercial from eligibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For mortgage properties, you must pay at least 50% of the property&#8217;s value or AED 750,000 upfront.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The investor is required to submit an electronic version of the Title Deed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If married couples share property ownership, they must attest to a marriage certificate as proof.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the bank is needed if the property is under mortgage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-YEAR_INVESTOR_VISA_UAE\"><\/span><b>5-YEAR INVESTOR VISA UAE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property investors who meet the Dubai golden visa requirement criteria may also apply for a 5-year <\/span><b>UAE investor visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This type of visa can be categorised as a golden visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain a 5-year investor visa, an expat must meet the different conditions and <\/span><b>Dubai golden visa requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The investor must invest at least AED 5 million in real estate.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors must ensure that the investment amount is not financed through a loan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The property must be retained for a minimum of three years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_10-YEAR_INVESTMENT_VISA_IN_THE_UAE\"><\/span><b>A 10-YEAR INVESTMENT VISA IN THE UAE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing at least AED 10 million in the UAE to be eligible for up to 10 years of the <\/span>UAE investor visa<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is among the golden visa requirements. An ex-pat can make the required investment in any of the UAE&#8217;s emirates without a sponsor to avail of the benefits of an investor visa in the UAE. Below is a list of investments where an ex-pat could retain a long-term real estate investor visa under the General Investor group.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon making a new company or starting a new business in any UAE emirates with an investment of AED 10 million.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon forming a partnership in an already existing firm with a share of a minimum of AED 10 million.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon having the deposits and an investment cost of a minimum of AED 10 million in any emirate of the UAE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon ensuring that AED 6 million of the minimum AED 10 million investment is invested in sectors other than the property market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_and_UAE_Golden_Visa_Requirements_for_a_10-Year_Investor_Visa\"><\/span><strong>Conditions and UAE Golden Visa Requirements for a 10-Year Investor Visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Golden-Visa-UAE.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Golden-Visa-UAE.jpg\" alt=\"UAE Golden Visa Requirements for a 10-Year Investor Visa\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Golden-Visa-UAE.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Golden-Visa-UAE-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Golden-Visa-UAE-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The investor has to prove that the invested amount is not a loan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your minimum investment must be retained for three years at least.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial solvency must be for the invested amount, i.e., AED 10 million.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors with a 10-year visa can hire an executive director and an advisor besides their family (children or spouse).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa could be extended to the visa holder\u2019s business partners if each partner contributes an investment of AED 10 million.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expatriate investors could apply for a multiple-entry permit for up to 6 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with special talents in culture, science, or the arts can also stay for an extended period. One condition is that the ministry must accredit them in their respective streams.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_for_the_10-Year_Investor_Visa_in_the_UAE\"><\/span><strong>Documents for the 10-Year Investor Visa in the UAE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To successfully apply for the UAE 10-Year Investor Visa, applicants must submit the following essential documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Valid Passport Copy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your passport copy must be clear and have at least six months of validity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Property Ownership Proof:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The property must be situated in Dubai and have a minimum value of 2 million AED, as shown on the title deed. Properties from other emirates or the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFCA) are not eligible\u200b.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Previous Emirates ID:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Include a copy of your Emirates ID if applicable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recent Digital Photograph:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The applicants must bring a passport-sized, high-resolution digital photograph that complies with the specifications of the UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship\u200b.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Identification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Applicants from specific countries such as Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan must also provide their national ID cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health Insurance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Proof of valid health insurance issued by a UAE-based provider is mandatory.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applicable_Visa_Fees\"><\/span><b>Applicable Visa Fees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total cost for obtaining a 10-year UAE Investor Visa amounts to AED 9,684.75, which includes various mandatory charges. Here is a breakdown of the fees:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100.949%; height: 362px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Item<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Cost (AED)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Test Fees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">700<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE ID for ten years<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1153<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residency Permit Fee for ten years<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2656.75<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land Department fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4020<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administrative fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1155<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secure_UAE_Real_Estate_Investor_Visa_Through_GDRFA\"><\/span><b>Secure UAE Real Estate Investor Visa Through GDRFA<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GDFR (General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs) allows non-Emirati investors to obtain long-term residency in the UAE\u00a0 by providing residency for up to 10 years. It has a renewable option if the investors meet all the investment conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Key_Steps_Involved\"><\/span>Overview of Key Steps Involved<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 99.9316%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5739%;\">\n<p><b>Step<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.2383%;\">\n<p><b>Description<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5739%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose visa type<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.2383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select between the real estate or business investor visa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5739%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather documents<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.2383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect passport, proof of investment, bank statements, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5739%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Examination<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.2383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct a medical exam (AED 700)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5739%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit Application<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.2383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply via GDRFA online or visit a typing centre<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5739%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay Fees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.2383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay required fees based on visa type<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5739%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive Approval<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.2383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Await approval and biometric submission<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5739%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates ID and Visa Stamping<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.2383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect your Emirates ID and get your visa stamped on your passport<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_10-YEAR_GOLDEN_VISA_for_Investors\"><\/span><b>Eligibility for 10-YEAR GOLDEN VISA for Investors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different eligibility criteria for investors concerning their investment, which are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Investor or Partner Requirement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A copy of the passport, trade license with partners listing, previous year&#8217;s financial statements, last six months\u2019 bank statements, and proof of property ownership must be submitted. In addition, a certificate from the Federal Tax Authority that confirms transactions above 100,000 AED annually is necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deposit Investors Documents:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must present proof of a minimum 2 million AED deposit in bonds or sukuk in one of the UAE banks, along with a passport copy and proof of residence in Dubai.\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Property Investors Documents:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provide a copy of the passport and proof of ownership for at least one of the properties or more, collectively valued at over 2 million\u200b AED.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Taxpayer Investors Requirement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A Federal Tax Authority letter confirming partnerships with companies paying annual taxes of at least 250,000 AED, along with relevant company documents such as the trade license listing partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applicable_Fees\"><\/span><b>Applicable Fees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fees for the GDRFA Investor Visa include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.3125%;\">\n<p><b>Item<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 53.726%;\">\n<p><b>Cost (AED)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.3125%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence Permit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 53.726%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,100 AED<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.3125%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge and Innovation Fees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 53.726%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 AED each<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.3125%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuance Fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 53.726%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 AED for applications within the UAE and 100 AED for each additional year after the first two.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_it_Up\"><\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Wrapping it Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether be it the ownership of business, property, or tax-free regimes, the UAE investor visa is a card that allows the ex-pats to avail of the UAE&#8217;s opportunities like any indigenous resident of the Emirates. Different types of investor visas in Dubai come with different requirements, benefits, and charges. Therefore, you need to understand each of them before applying. Simply, by investing AED 10 million in UAE\u2019s business or real estate, you can enjoy the perks of UAE residency and the advancements of the Emirates. To make the visa application process hassle-free, you can always reach out to the professionals to help you make an easy and swift move into the Emirates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More Useful Article for you :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 186px;\" width=\"821\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-property-visa-reart\">UAE Property Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-residential-visa-via-property-in-dubai-ntuart\">Dubai Residential Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/applying-for-a-retirement-visa-in-dubai-ntuart\">Dubai Retirement Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-tourist-visa-application-guide-for-indians-trmart\">Dubai Tourist Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/types-of-dubai-visa-misart\">Types of Dubai visa<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/seven-emirates-of-the-uae-trmart\">Seven Emirates of the UAE<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_an_investor_visa_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>How can I get an investor visa in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTo get an investment visa in the UAE, you need to make a deposit in an investment fund with a new company set up with at least AED 10 million. Or you can also become a partner in any existing firm, but your share should not be less than AED 10 million.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_investor_visas_work_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>Can investor visas work in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInvestor visa holders are allowed to study, work, or indulge in any business activity in the UAE. Also, investor visa holders could be accompanied or joined by their dependents.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_a_UAE_visa_if_I_buy_a_property\"><\/span>Can I get a UAE visa if I buy a property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, if you are willing to buy a property in the UAE, then you are allowed to apply for a property investor residence visa, for which you need to invest at least AED 1,000,000 in property in a government-approved area.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_an_investor_visa_cost_in_DubaiUAE\"><\/span>How much does an investor visa cost in Dubai\/UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Dubai investor visa costs approximately AED 1175 for individuals inside the UAE and AED 525 for individuals outside the UAE.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_advantages_of_having_a_UAE_investor_visa\"><\/span>What are the advantages of having a UAE investor visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe UAE investor visa qualifies you for the Dubai residency visa for up to 3 years. Also, an investor visa allows you to sponsor your family for immediate UAE residency.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_a_99-year_visa_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>How can I get a 99-year visa in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNon-residents of the UAE can buy property in the freehold areas of the UAE for up to 99 years.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Golden_Visa_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>What is a &#039;Golden Visa&#039; in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn the year 2019, the UAE government-imposed long term residence investor visas and golden visas in the UAE, which is a new system for ex-pats to live, study or work in the UAE without any citizenship.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_UAE_silver_visa\"><\/span>What is a UAE silver visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe UAE silver visa is for outstanding students with a minimum percentage of 95% in private or public schools. 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