UAE Golden Residency: eligibility, process, and tips

Golden Residency targets investors, holders of rare skills, academics, and outstanding students. Each category has its own thresholds, but the minimum for real-estate investors is property worth at least AED 2M.

Application steps

Begin by registering the investor or nominee in the ICA system, submit supporting documents (degrees, property valuation, evidence of scientific calibre), and wait for the nomination decision — usually 2–4 weeks.