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Residence | United Arab Emirates

About The United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is one of the seven Arab Gulf nations located along the Persian Gulf. It has become one of the leading destinations for conducting business and establishing trade links between Asia and Europe. Dubai, the financial/commercial center of the UAE, is now one of the leading transit hubs and travel destinations for tourist from around the world. Its desirability is bolstered by its tax friendly regime, high standards of living, culinary variety, international presence, sound infrastructure, and high levels of safety. Its official language is Arabic and its population stands at approximately 9.9 million.

Country Information

  • Location: Middle East

  • Language: Arabic, English, Hindi

  • Population: 9.9 million

  • Economy: Free Market, Oil & Gas, Financial Services

  • Currency: UAE Dirham

UAE residence by investment

The United Arab Emirates’ residence by investment program allows investors and businessmen to legally attain a residence visa though two primary routes: real estate investment or company formation. The applicant for residency may include his immediate family (spouse unmarried children of any age, and parents). Depending on the type of investment made, residency permits are issued and renewed every two, five or ten years, under the condition that the chosen investment is still in place. While applicants have the right to renew their residency visa after expiry, they are never on the path to citizenship eligibility based on current UAE law.

UAE Residence By Investment Program Cost

Options: Company Formation or Real Estate

  • Option 1: Company Formation option starts at USD 10,000

    * Under this route, residency visa is issued and renewed every two years under the condition that the business license is still valid

  • Option 2: Real Estate option has two routes

    Route 1: Real Estate investment of AED 1 million (approximately USD 274,000)

    * Under this route, residency visa is issued and renewed every five years under the condition that the investment is still in place

    Route 2: Real Estate investment of AED 2 million (approximately USD 548,000)

    * Under this route, residency visa is issued and renewed every ten years under the condition that the investment is still in place

  • Please note that there are additional government and legal fees; real estate investment has additional property tax/closing costs

Key Benefits of UAE Residence By Investment

  • Strategic Location: The UAE is strategically located between Europe, Asia, and Africa, making it a great hub for business and travel.

  • Financial Planning & Tax Benefits: The UAE offers tax-free living, with no income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax and access to UAE Banking

  • High Quality of Life: The UAE boasts a high standard of living with excellent infrastructure, healthcare, and education systems.

  • Business Opportunities: The UAE is a major business hub with a favorable environment for entrepreneurs and investors, including access to numerous free zones with 100% foreign ownership.

  • Safety and Security: The UAE is known for its safety and low crime rates, making it a secure place to live and work.

  • Residency Flexibility: Investment visas often offer flexibility, allowing investors to reside in the UAE while maintaining business interests elsewhere. Further, There are no physical residency requirements to maintain residency (must visit once every year to maintain residency)

  • World-Class Facilities: The UAE has world-class facilities, including luxury housing, shopping malls, and entertainment options.

  • Cultural Diversity: The UAE is a melting pot of cultures, offering a cosmopolitan lifestyle with diverse cultural experiences.

  • Family Benefits: Investors can often extend residency benefits to their immediate family members, including spouses and children.

Eligible Dependents

  • Main applicant’s spouse

  • Unmarried children of any age

  • Main applicant/spouse parents

Process of UAE RESIDENCE by investment

  • Step 1: Choose and make investment

  • Step 2: Submit required documents

  • Step 3: Biometrics and medical scheduled at UAE government authorized centers

  • Step 4: Verification and issuance of residency permit

    *Issuance of residence is approximately 1 month from submission

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