Residency

Golden Visa

A golden visa is a long-term residence permit granted on the basis of investment, professional standing or exceptional talent rather than employment sponsorship. The UAE programme issues renewable five- and ten-year permits and does not require a local employer or national sponsor.

Why it matters

A golden visa confers residence, not citizenship, and residence alone does not establish tax residence. Those are three separate statuses with three separate tests, and conflating them is the most common error we see in relocation planning. Programme criteria are set by cabinet decision and change; verify current terms before relying on them.

— Growth Capital Advisory Team

Also known as

UAE Golden Visa · long-term residence visa · investor visa

Where this fits

Growth Capital publishes jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction analysis of what applies when residence changes — covering the UK, United States, Canada, Australia and the UAE.

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Disclaimer. This definition is provided for general reference and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Rules and thresholds change, and individual circumstances vary significantly. Consult a qualified adviser before acting on it.