United Arab Emirates · golden visa
10-year renewable residence with 0% personal tax. Multiple qualifying paths: AED 2M+ real estate, business owners, or high-salary professionals.
Who is this for?
Investors, high-earning professionals, or business owners wanting long-term UAE residence with tax benefits.
Pros
10-year visa
0% personal tax
Family included with work rights
Fast processing
No minimum stay
Cons
No citizenship path
High investment threshold
Hot climate
Not cheap to live
Assumed clean — update in profile if needed
Must obtain health insurance before/during application
Typical: 14 days (7–30)
Valid 6+ months
From: Passport office · ~14d
Property deed or business ownership
From: Developer/registry · ~7d
UAE coverage
From: UAE insurer · ~3d
You keep
€60,000/yr
€5,000/mo
Based on €60,000/yr income
Special Regimes
• Freezone companies: 0% corporate tax
• 9% corp tax only above AED 375k profit
No PR path from this route
No citizenship path
Last updated: 2025-12-01 · Verified: 2025-12-01 · Always verify with official sources.