2025 Dubai Golden Visa Handling Guide: From Channel Selection to Signing and Disassembling the Whole Process

Against the backdrop of a surge in global demand for asset allocation and identity planning, Dubai Golden Visa has become a popular choice for high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and international elites around the world with its core advantages of "ten years of long residency + zero residence restrictions + tax haven. In 2025, the policy will be further upgraded, the application threshold will be significantly relaxed, the approval process will be accelerated, and the coverage will be expanded from large investors to highly paid technical talents, outstanding educators and international students.

Confirm eligibility

1. Real estate investment channel

conditions: Purchase a property in Dubai with a total value of ≥ 2 million dirhams, which can be stacked on one or more units. The auction house needs to pay 20% down payment + 4% land bureau registration fee, and can be applied with temporary property ownership certificate (Oqood); The existing house needs to provide a formal property ownership certificate.

Loan processing: If there is a loan for the property, the down payment must be ≥ 2 million dirhams, and a "no objection certificate" (NOC) issued by the bank and proof of the amount paid must be provided.

2. Bank deposit channel

conditions: A term deposit of 2 million dirhams in a designated bank in the UAE with a maturity of 2 years. Interest can be withdrawn freely during the deposit period, and the principal can be withdrawn after maturity, and the status is not affected.

3. Outstanding Talent Channel

conditions: A letter of recommendation from a relevant UAE institution or an international authoritative award (such as the Nobel Prize) is required. Covering scientists, engineers, educators, cultural and artistic creators.

4. Enterprise revenue channel

conditions: Annual revenue of companies registered in Dubai is ≥ 1 million dirhams, which can be applied by shareholders or general managers. Audited financial statements and UAE health insurance are required.

Prepare application materials

1. Main Applicant's Materials

original and photocopy of passport (valid for ≥ 6 months).

White background ID photo (conforming to UAE specifications).

Health insurance (valid for at least 1 year).

Physical examination report (lung CT and blood test).

Relevant qualification certificates:

real estate channel: real estate certificate or temporary real estate certificate, developer payment certificate.

Deposit channel: deposit certificate and NOC letter issued by the bank.

Enterprise channel: company business license, audit report, medical insurance certificate.

Talent channel: recommendation letter or award certificate.

2. Family materials

marriage certificate/birth certificate (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy certification + Arabic translation required).

Unmarried guarantee (required for children over 18 years old).

Parental kinship certification documents.

Application Process

1, qualification confirmation: through the Dubai Land Department (DLD) official website or designated platform self-examination of real estate/deposit/professional qualifications, or contact professional institutions to develop a plan.

2. Material preparation:

main applicant: passport, white background certificate, health insurance (valid for at least 1 year), medical examination report (lung CT and blood examination), relevant qualification certificate (real estate certificate/Oqood contract, deposit certificate, employment certificate, etc.).

Family members: marriage certificate/birth certificate (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy + Arabic translation is required), unmarried guarantee (required for children over 18 years old).

3. Online submission: Upload materials through ICA or GDRFA Dubai platform and pay visa fees.

4. Physical examination and approval: the examination will be completed after receiving the notice of physical examination. Routine examination and approval only takes 7-10 working days. Some high-quality cases will be "applied on the same day and approved on the same day".

5. Fingerprint Entry and ID Card Collection: After approval, you will receive an electronic visa valid for 2 months, enter Dubai to enter your fingerprint and receive your Emirates ID (residence card).

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