Golden Visa Dubai — 10-Year Residency, Processed End-to-End
The UAE Golden Visa grants 10-year residency without a sponsor, with benefits including extended overseas stays and family sponsorship. As of February 2026, property investors qualify with a DLD valuation of AED 2 million (no down payment requirement). ZETUP PRO provides end-to-end application management for AED 5,000-10,000 plus government fees of approximately AED 3,000-5,000.
Who Qualifies in 2026
The Golden Visa is available to multiple categories of applicants. February 2026 update: The 50% down payment requirement for property investors has been removed. A DLD valuation at AED 2 million is now the sole criterion — the property can be fully mortgaged.
| Category | Key Requirement |
|---|---|
| Real estate investors | Property valued at AED 2M+ (DLD valuation, can be mortgaged) |
| Business investors | AED 2M+ in approved investments or business capital |
| Entrepreneurs | Incubator-approved startup or AED 500K+ revenue |
| Exceptional talent | Science, art, culture, sports, digital technology |
| Scientists and researchers | Published research, PhD, significant academic contribution |
| Content creators | Via Creators HQ (up to 10,000 visas available) |
| AI and technology specialists | Demonstrated expertise in AI and emerging technology |
| Sustainability professionals | Environmental contributions (Blue Visa variant) |
Golden Visa Benefits
The Golden Visa offers significant advantages over standard UAE residency visas.
- 10-year renewable residency
- No employer sponsor required
- Extended stays outside UAE without losing residency
- Sponsor family members (spouse, children, parents)
- Sponsor domestic workers
- 100% business ownership
ZETUP PRO's Golden Visa Service
Our end-to-end service covers every step of the Golden Visa application process.
1. Eligibility assessment — We confirm your qualification based on current criteria 2. Document preparation — Complete checklist tailored to your category 3. DLD coordination (property investors) — Valuation certificate procurement 4. Application submission — Full application management through government channels 5. Medical and Emirates ID — Coordination of all required processing 6. Family applications — Dependent Golden Visa processing for spouse and children 7. Status updates — Real-time progress via WhatsApp throughout
Pricing: AED 5,000-10,000 service fee plus approximately AED 3,000-5,000 in government fees. Total timeline: 2-4 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Since February 2026, the down payment requirement has been removed. You qualify with a DLD valuation of AED 2 million regardless of your mortgage status.
Typically 2-4 weeks from complete document submission to visa issuance.
Yes — without the salary thresholds that apply to standard visa holders.
It is valid for 10 years and renewable. There are no restrictions on time spent outside the UAE, unlike standard residence visas.
Yes. The application can be processed within the UAE regardless of your current visa status.
A 10-year residency variant for individuals making significant environmental or sustainability contributions. Launched February 2025, it follows similar processing to the Golden Visa.
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