2025 Dubai Golden Visa for the whole process of attention

As a long-term residence plan launched by the UAE government, the Dubai Golden Visa has attracted global high-net-worth individuals and professional and technical talents with its 10-year validity period, family relocation policy and business freedom. However, the application process involves the threshold of funds, material compliance, policy changes and other details, need to be treated with caution.

1. qualification confirmation: accurate matching application channel

real estate investment channel

core requirement: The main applicant must hold a property with a total value of ≥ 2 million dirhams in Dubai, which can be stacked on multiple sets.

Key Details:

future housing: you can apply with Oqood temporary property ownership certificate (Initial Contract of Sale) and developer's statement without waiting for the completion of the construction.

Mortgage: If the property has a loan, the down payment must be ≥ 2 million dirhams, and the NOC letter (no objection certificate) issued by the bank and proof of the amount paid must be provided.

Property type: only permanent property certified by Dubai Land Department (DLD), such as residential, commercial property, etc.

Bank deposit channel

core requirement: A fixed deposit of 2 million dirhams in a local licensed bank in Dubai with a deposit period of 2 years.

Key Details:

bank selection: it is necessary to confirm whether the bank provides one-stop service of "certificate of deposit + visa processing.

Liquidity: Interest is freely withdrawn during the deposit period, but the principal is retained until the end of the deposit period.

Outstanding Talent Channel

coverage: Scientists, doctors, engineers, artists, e-sports practitioners, etc.

Key Details:

letter of recommendation requirements: Must be awarded by a UAE accredited institution (e. g. KHDA, Knowledge and Human Development Agency, Future Foundation) or an international authoritative award (e. g. Nobel Prize).

Trial cycle: the fastest 15 working days to be approved, but to ensure that the material is complete and qualified.

Enterprise Revenue Channel

core requirements: registered company in Dubai, annual turnover ≥ 1 million dirhams, shareholders (shareholding ≥ 10%) or general manager can apply.

Key Details:

audit Report: Audited financial statements are required to demonstrate revenue compliance.

Medical Insurance Certificate: The main applicant and his family members need to purchase local medical insurance in UAE.

2. material preparation: details determine success or failure

basic Materials

principal Applicant:

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

White background photo (45mm × 35mm, recently taken, meeting ICP specifications).

Health insurance (valid for at least 1 year, covering UAE).

Physical examination report (lung CT and blood examination should be completed in the designated medical institution).

Family materials:

marriage certificate/birth certificate (must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy, and complete Arabic translation).

Unmarried guarantee (children are required to be 18 years old and signed and notarized by the father).

Proof of parental kinship (full names of parents, certification and translation are required).

Channel Exclusive Material

property access: Property ownership certificate (Title Deed) or temporary property ownership certificate (Oqood), developer payment certificate, bank NOC letter (mortgage property).

Deposit channels: certificates of deposit and time certificates of deposit issued by banks.

Enterprise channel: company business license, audit report, medical insurance certificate, shareholder resolution (if applicable).

Talent channel: industry qualification certificate, employer recommendation letter, project achievement certificate (such as patent, paper).

3. Process Operations: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

application channel selection

online application: Submitted through the GDRFA-Dubai Smart App or the ICP website, you need to register an account and upload materials.

Offline application: Submit to AMER Center or Dubai Land Department (DLD Cube Center), make an appointment and bring the original for verification.

Agency services: Select a licensed institution to assist in the process, and confirm its qualifications and charging standards to avoid the "success fee" trap.

status query: real-time tracking of application progress through the GDRFA official website or application to avoid frequent reminders.

Entry and Fingerprint Entry

entry Requirements: The main applicant must stay in Dubai and not leave the country, otherwise the application may be rejected.

Fingerprint entry: After passing the physical examination, you need to make an appointment with the biometric center to complete fingerprint collection and signature, and you need to reapply after the deadline.

4. risk avoidance: safeguarding rights and interests

proof of source of funds

A six-month certificate of bank flow and tax payment is required to ensure that the source of funds is legal and compliant and to avoid the risk of money laundering.

Visa renewal management

the renewal application must be submitted 6 months before the expiration date and the asset certificate (e. g. real estate certificate, deposit certificate) must be resubmitted.

If the property is sold or the deposit is withdrawn, the visa will be canceled and alternatives will need to be planned in advance.

Response to policy changes

pay attention to the official website of the Dubai Economic Development Authority (DED) and the GDRFA notice, and keep abreast of the adjustment of investment thresholds, approval standards, etc.

Legal compliance

avoid working illegally after entering the country on a tourist visa, otherwise you will face imprisonment, high fines and deportation.

Guarantees for domestic workers are subject to labor law, formal employment contracts and social security contributions.

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