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United Arab Emirates Residence by Investment
Explore a structured pathway to renewable residence in United Arab Emirates. CIPS helps private clients understand the qualifying routes, family provisions, practical obligations and professional support required before deciding whether the program is a suitable fit.
Program outcome
Renewable residence
Headline starting point
From AED 400,000 for a two-year property-linked route
Physical presence
Residence outside the UAE does not automatically nullify the Golden Residence visas described in the supplied fact sheet
Family inclusion
Spouse, unmarried children and dependent parents may qualify
Why Consider United Arab Emirates
A globally connected base between Europe, Asia and Africa
Modern infrastructure and an established international business environment
Two-, five- and ten-year residence possibilities
A favorable personal tax environment, subject to individual tax advice
The routes described in the supplied material
The principal routes described in the supplied program material are: Additional government, due diligence, legal, property, transfer, tax and professional costs may apply. The investment structure must be reviewed before funds are committed.
Two-year route from AED 400,000 for eligible adult investors
Five-year route from AED 1 million for eligible investors aged 55 and over
Ten-year route from AED 2 million for eligible adult investors
How an application proceeds
01
Confidential consultation and preliminary suitability review
02
Initial due diligence and review of family eligibility
03
Selection and verification of the qualifying route
04
Collection, certification and translation of supporting documents
05
Submission through the appropriate authorized local channel
06
Government review, due diligence and any request for further information
07
Completion of post-approval investment, residence or documentation steps
What every applicant must be able to show
Valid identity and civil-status documents
A clean and fully disclosed personal background
Evidence supporting lawful source of funds and source of wealth
Completion of the qualifying contribution, investment, income or asset requirement
Medical, insurance, address, biometrics or other program-specific evidence where required
Ongoing compliance with holding periods, visits, renewals and reporting obligations
A closer look at United Arab Emirates
Questions clients ask first
Is this an immediate passport program?
Only citizenship programs can lead directly to citizenship following approval and completion. Residence programs provide a residence status. Any later citizenship route is separate and subject to the law in force at that time.
Can my family apply with me?
Spouse, unmarried children and dependent parents may qualify. Exact age, dependency, marital-status and relationship rules must be checked for every person before engagement.
What is the minimum commitment?
From AED 400,000 for a two-year property-linked route. This is a headline reference only and is not an all-in cost.
What should I understand before proceeding?
Visa category, investment form, ownership structure and emirate-level procedures must be confirmed for each applicant.
How does CIPS help?
CIPS helps clarify objectives, compare options, prepare for due diligence and coordinate with the qualified professionals responsible for local filings and advice.
Program rules, investment thresholds, government fees, processing practices and eligibility requirements can change without notice. Information on this website is general and does not constitute legal, tax, investment or financial advice. All applications are subject to government review, due diligence and approval. CIPS works with qualified local professionals where destination-country advice is required.
