Dubai Golden Visa
Apply for the Dubai Golden Visa — long-term 10-year UAE residence for investors, entrepreneurs, talented professionals, and property owners. No sponsor required, family included, multiple entry rights.
Description
The Dubai Golden Visa is a long-term 10-year UAE residence visa introduced by the UAE government to attract and retain investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talent, exceptional students, and high-net-worth individuals. Unlike standard residence visas (which require a sponsor and must be renewed every 2-3 years), the Golden Visa is self-sponsored, valid for 10 years, fully renewable, and includes family sponsorship (spouse, children, and parents) regardless of age or salary thresholds.
Golden Visa categories include: (1) Investors — public investment of AED 2 million+ in approved funds, OR property investment of AED 2 million+ in Dubai real estate, (2) Entrepreneurs — owners of UAE startups valued at AED 500,000+ with regulator approval, (3) Specialised Talent — scientists, doctors, engineers, scientists, executives, artists, and creatives with proven achievements, (4) Outstanding Students — top university graduates and high school students, and (5) Frontline Heroes and Humanitarian Workers — UAE residents with documented contributions.
Octavon Global Advisory handles complete Golden Visa applications across all eligible categories — eligibility assessment, documentation strategy (achievement portfolios, investment proofs, property valuations), nomination letters (for talent categories), GDRFA application submission through the ICP portal, medical fitness coordination, Emirates ID registration, and visa stamping. Standard Golden Visa processing typically completes in 30 to 60 working days depending on the category and documentation strength.
What's Included
- 10-Year UAE Golden Visa
- Self-Sponsored (No Employer or Company Sponsor Required)
- Family Sponsorship (Spouse, Children, Parents) Regardless of Age
- Multiple Entry Travel Rights
- Eligibility Assessment Across All Categories
- Investor / Entrepreneur / Talent Category Strategy
- Documentation Portfolio Preparation
- Achievement Letter Drafting (for talent categories)
- Nomination Coordination (where applicable)
- ICP / GDRFA Application Submission
- Medical Fitness Test Coordination
- Emirates ID Registration and Biometrics
- Visa Stamping on Passport
- Renewal Strategy and Reminder Service
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Eligibility under one Golden Visa category (Investor / Entrepreneur / Talent / Student / Humanitarian)
- Investor: AED 2M+ public investment OR AED 2M+ property investment
- Entrepreneur: UAE startup valued AED 500K+ with regulator approval
- Talent: documented exceptional achievements in approved fields
- Student: top academic ranking and accredited UAE institution
- Passport with 6+ months validity
- Clean criminal background and security clearance
- Health insurance
Required Documents
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Passport-sized Photographs
- Current UAE Visa and Emirates ID (if resident)
- Investor Category: Investment proof, property valuation, public investment confirmation
- Entrepreneur Category: Trade license, business valuation, regulator approval letter
- Talent Category: CV, achievement portfolio, awards and recognitions, employment evidence, nomination letter
- Student Category: Academic transcripts, university enrolment / acceptance letter
- Educational Certificates (attested)
- Clean Criminal Record (from country of origin, attested)
- Marriage and Birth Certificates (for family sponsorship)
- Health Insurance
Our Process
- Free eligibility assessment across all Golden Visa categories
- Category strategy and documentation roadmap
- Documentation portfolio preparation (achievements, investments, valuations)
- Nomination coordination (for talent categories requiring regulator nomination)
- ICP / GDRFA application submission
- Initial review and approval decision
- Entry permit / change of status
- Medical fitness test
- Emirates ID registration and biometrics
- Visa stamping on passport
- Family member visa applications (if included)
- Confirmation and renewal calendar setup
Pricing
- Basic Fee: AED 8,500
- Service Fee: AED 3,500
- VAT (5%): AED 600
- Total: AED 12,600
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Dubai Golden Visa?
Eligibility falls into 5 main categories: (1) Investors with AED 2M+ in public investments or real estate, (2) Entrepreneurs with UAE startups valued AED 500K+ and regulator approval, (3) Specialised talent (doctors, scientists, engineers, executives, creatives) with documented achievements, (4) Outstanding students with top academic rankings, and (5) Frontline heroes and humanitarian workers.
How long is the Dubai Golden Visa valid?
The Golden Visa is valid for 10 years and is fully renewable. Unlike standard residence visas, you do not need to renew every 2-3 years. Multiple-entry rights are included throughout the validity period.
Do I need a sponsor for the Golden Visa?
No. The Golden Visa is self-sponsored, meaning you do not need an employer, family member, or company to sponsor you. You can sponsor your own family (spouse, children, parents) regardless of the standard salary or age thresholds that apply to normal visas.
Can I sponsor my parents on the Golden Visa?
Yes. One of the key advantages of the Golden Visa is the relaxed family sponsorship rules — you can sponsor spouse, children of any age (including adult children, with conditions), and parents, without the strict salary thresholds that apply to standard family visas.
How long does Golden Visa processing take?
Standard Golden Visa processing typically completes in 30 to 60 working days from application submission. Investment-based applications are usually faster than talent-based applications (which require more documentation review and sometimes regulator nominations).
What is the talent-based Golden Visa nomination process?
Talent-based Golden Visas often require nomination from a relevant UAE government entity — for example, doctors are nominated by MOHAP or DHA, scientists by relevant research institutions, creatives by the Ministry of Culture, and so on. We coordinate the nomination process based on your field.
Can the Golden Visa be cancelled?
The Golden Visa can be cancelled if the underlying eligibility ceases — for example, if a property investor sells the qualifying property below the AED 2M threshold, or if an entrepreneur's business is wound up. Otherwise, it remains valid for the full 10-year period and is renewable on continued eligibility.