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Golden Visa 2026

Golden Visa: Eligible categories include skilled professionals meeting salary/qualification criteria, investors, entrepreneurs and specialised talent. GoBroad tracks the current thresholds.

The Golden Visa grants long-term renewable residency to skilled professionals, investors and specialised talent, most notably in the UAE. GoBroad tracks eligibility criteria and thresholds.

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Duration

5–10 years, renewable

Sponsor

Self-sponsored

Family

Sponsor family members

Who the Golden Visa is for

Skilled professionals
Entrepreneurs & investors
Specialised talent

Countries offering the Golden Visa

Where the Golden Visa applies, with typical processing time and route to permanent residency. Each country tracks its live policy on GoBroad.

Countries offering the Golden Visa: processing time and route to permanent residency.
CountryProcessing timeRoute to PR
🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesA few days to a few weeksGolden Visa offers 5–10 year renewable residency

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the UAE Golden Visa?

Eligible categories include skilled professionals meeting salary/qualification criteria, investors, entrepreneurs and specialised talent. GoBroad tracks the current thresholds.

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