United Arab Emirates Golden Visa (10-year) for Indians
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 4–12 weeks
- Government fee
- about $1,300
- Start preparing
- about 5 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 7
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Not required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 4–12 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
10-year self-sponsored residence for investors and skilled professionals. Main routes: AED 2M in property (since Feb 2026 a mortgaged property's full value counts), an AED 2M bank deposit, or a basic salary of AED 30,000/month with a bachelor's degree and UAE employment contract. Government fees roughly AED 4,700–10,100.
This page covers Indians. For every nationality we track, see the United Arab Emirates Golden Visa overview.
Requirements for Indians
| Minimum annual income | $98,000/year |
| Minimum savings | $545,000 |
| Job offer required | No |
| Degree required | Yes |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 4–12 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $1,300. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Confirm your route and evidenceProperty worth AED 2M, an AED 2M deposit, or AED 30,000/month basic salary plus a bachelor's degree.
- Gather route evidenceTitle deed, bank letters or a salary certificate with 6 months of bank statements.
- Apply for nomination / pre-approvalVia the ICP smart channels or Dubai's One Touch / GDRFA service, depending on emirate.
- Health insurance covering the UAEMandatory for issuance; annual plans from UAE-licensed insurers qualify.
- Medical fitness testStandard blood test and chest X-ray at an approved centre in the UAE.
- Emirates ID biometricsFingerprints and photo at an ICP centre.
- Visa issuance & Emirates ID deliveryA 10-year residence issued electronically.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the United Arab Emirates Golden Visa (10-year) take for Indians?
- Typical processing time is 4–12 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Golden Visa (10-year) cost?
- The government fee is approximately $1,300. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Indians need a job offer for the Golden Visa (10-year)?
- No. The Golden Visa (10-year) does not require a job offer from a United Arab Emirates employer.
- Can I bring my family on the Golden Visa (10-year)?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
- What is the income requirement for the Golden Visa (10-year) for Indians?
- The minimum income is about $98,000 a year, roughly $8,167 a month, expressed in US dollars. The official threshold is set in local currency and moves with exchange rates, so confirm the current figure with the official source.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.