Residency & Golden Visas / United Arab Emirates / Route
United Arab Emirates · Investment route
Secure UAE long-term residency for exceptional talents, influencers, and top students.
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The UAE Specialized Talent / Influencer / Student route grants long-term residency to individuals who can evidence national or international recognition in their field. Spouse and unmarried children up to age 25 can be included (children above age 25 may qualify where disability applies). The pathway is achievement-based — no monetary investment is required. No physical presence is needed to maintain your residency.
What you getالمزايا
Long-term UAE residency (2 or 10 years), renewable.
Live, work, and study in the UAE.
Spouse and unmarried children up to age 25 can be included. Children above age 25 may be included where disability applies.
Access to world-class healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
No personal income or capital gains tax.
No physical presence requirement — residency not forfeited by extended absence.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Golden Visa application (talent route)
Before submission · Eligibility is achievement-based; no monetary investment required.
Government application & issuance fees (estimate)
Upon submission/approval · Covers application processing, medical (~AED 850), Emirates ID (~AED 1,153), and residency permit (~AED 787). Varies by category.
Document legalization & translations (if applicable)
During document preparation · Cost depends on country of issue and document type.
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Valid passport (6+ months validity).
Clean criminal record and medical fitness.
Valid UAE health insurance coverage.
Documented achievements or recognition under the selected category.
Compliance with any licensing or endorsement rules applicable to your profession.
Students must apply within 2 years of graduation.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Applicants with serious criminal records.
Inability to evidence achievements or recognition aligned to the chosen category.
Students applying more than 2 years after graduation.
Influencers without a valid UAE National Media Council (NMC) Influencer License.
Non-compliance with UAE immigration or visa conditions.
The processكيف نعمل
Preliminary Eligibility Review
Share your CV, portfolio, awards, publications, or influencer metrics for a quick category match.
Evidence Dossier Build
Collect endorsements, nomination letters, licenses, and legalized translations as required for your category.
Application Submission
Submit the Golden Visa application with supporting documents via the official UAE ICA or GDRFA portal.
Medical & Biometrics
Complete medical fitness tests and Emirates ID biometrics.
Residence Issuance
Receive your 2-year or 10-year Golden Visa and Emirates ID.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity
- ✦Valid passport
- ✦Passport-size photos
Evidence / Portfolio
Provide category-specific proof. All foreign documents must be legalized and translated if required.
- ✦Awards, publications, or verified metrics
- ✦Nomination letter or endorsement from competent UAE authority
Compliance
- ✦Valid UAE health insurance proof
- ✦Police clearance certificate
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
No. This pathway is based on achievements and recognition, not monetary investment.
Start the United Arab Emirates route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.