UAE Golden Visa Benefits
What are the benefits of the UAE Golden Visa?
The Golden Visa gives you a 10-year, renewable UAE residency with no national sponsor, the right to sponsor your family and domestic staff, freedom to travel without losing residency, and the UAE's zero personal income tax.
10-year residency, renewable
Most Golden Visas run for 10 years and renew as long as you still meet the criteria.
No national sponsor
You sponsor yourself — your residency is not tied to an employer.
Sponsor your family
Sponsor your spouse, children of any age, and parents on dependent visas.
Sponsor domestic staff
Sponsor domestic workers under MOHRE rules.
Travel freely
Stay outside the UAE beyond six months without losing your residency.
No personal income tax
The UAE levies no personal income tax on salary or most investment income.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main benefit of the UAE Golden Visa?
Long-term security: a 10-year, renewable residency with no national sponsor, plus the right to sponsor your family and travel freely.
Can my residency be cancelled if I live abroad?
No. Unlike a standard visa, the Golden Visa is not cancelled after six months outside the UAE, as long as the visa itself stays valid.