UAE Golden Visa

Long-term residency for you and your family.

5 or 10 years in the UAE — with a straight eligibility check, a properly prepared file, and one advisor from assessment to Emirates ID.

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What you get

5 or 10-year residency

Renewable, no local sponsor required.

Family & staff sponsorship

Spouse, children and domestic staff.

Stay outside the UAE freely

No 6-month absence rule to lose it.

A prepared, credible file

We assess the right category before you apply.

Who this is for

Which route fits you

The Golden Visa has several categories. The first job is choosing the one where your case is strongest — we assess that before a single form is filed.

Investors

Public investment or a UAE company stake at the qualifying threshold.

Real-estate owners

Owning UAE property at or above the qualifying value.

Entrepreneurs

Founders of an approved or high-value UAE startup or business.

Specialised talents

Doctors, scientists, engineers, creatives and other recognised experts.

Executives & professionals

Senior roles and qualifying salary with an accredited employer.

Outstanding students

Top graduates and high-performing students from recognised institutions.

What OREL handles

The whole application, in plain English

You get one advisor and a clear file — not a call centre and a checklist. Here's the scope.

Eligibility assessment

We confirm the category where your case is strongest before you commit.

Document preparation

Attestations, translations and a file structured the way authorities expect.

Nomination & submission

Pre-approval where the category requires it, then full submission.

Medical & Emirates ID

Medical fitness, biometrics and Emirates ID, coordinated for you.

Family sponsorship

Spouse, children and staff added under your visa.

Renewal reminders

Saved to your Compass so the renewal never sneaks up on you.

The process

Six steps, clearly sequenced

Eligibility assessment

A short review of your profile against every category to find your strongest route.

Document preparation

We list exactly what's needed, then attest and translate it into a clean file.

Depends on: chosen category

Nomination / pre-approval

Where the category requires it, we secure nomination before the main application.

Application submission

We submit and track the application, handling queries on your behalf.

Medical & Emirates ID

Medical fitness, biometrics and Emirates ID once approved in principle.

Depends on: entry / status

Visa issued + family

Your residency is issued and your family is added — with renewal reminders set.

Documents you'll typically need

Passport (valid) and current visa page, if any
Passport-style photo to UAE spec
Proof of category — e.g. title deed, investment, salary or qualifications
Attested certificates / references where the category requires
Family documents (marriage / birth) if sponsoring dependants

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Timing & fees

Typical timelineVaries by category & readiness

10–20 weeks

OREL professional feeAssessment, file, submission & support

from AED 9,500

Government & medical feesBilled at cost, shown separately

Billed at cost

Our professional fee is quoted "from" because the route and your readiness affect the final total; government and third-party fees are billed at cost. We confirm an exact, itemised quote before any engagement.

Questions, answered

Golden Visa FAQ

Do I have to live in the UAE to keep it?

No. Unlike a standard residence visa, the Golden Visa is not cancelled if you stay outside the UAE for more than six months — one of its main advantages for internationally mobile families.

Can my family be included?

Yes. You can sponsor your spouse and children — and domestic staff — under your Golden Visa, typically for the same duration as yours.

Do I need to invest or buy property?

Not necessarily. Investment and real estate are two routes, but talents, entrepreneurs, executives and outstanding students can qualify without buying property. We assess the category that fits you best.

How long does it take?

It depends on the category and how ready your documents are. A prepared file moves considerably faster — which is exactly what the assessment and preparation steps are for.

Is approval guaranteed?

No honest advisor can guarantee a government decision. What we do is make sure you apply under the right category with a strong, complete file — which is what gives an application its best chance.

Does it lead to citizenship?

The Golden Visa is long-term residency, not citizenship. UAE citizenship is separate and rare. We'll be straight with you about what residency does and doesn't include.

Where this fits

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Check your Golden Visa eligibility

Tell us a little about your situation. Your advisor will confirm the strongest category, the documents you'll need, and an exact quote — confidentially, with no obligation.

Daniel Karimov, Golden Visa specialist

Your named point of contact from assessment to Emirates ID.