The UAE Golden Visa 2025 offers lifetime residency to skilled professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs—including Indian nationals. Learn about the updated eligibility criteria, cost (₹23 lakh), application process, and benefits. This guide also explains how
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Indians can apply for the UAE Golden Visa without needing to invest in property or businesses. Stay informed about the latest UAE–India visa agreements, CEPA provisions, and fast-track options available in 2025.
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Important Eligibility & Process Updates
Real estate investment now allows AED 2 million properties (off-plan ok if ≥50% built or 50% payment/bank guarantee
Salary threshold: Basic salary must be AED 30,000/month (excludes allowances) for skilled professionals
Educational certification from abroad must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Education
Application route is fully digital via ICP/GDRFA portals; processing times are typically 10–30 days
Residency validity: 5- or 10-year visa, renewable. No minimum stay requirement (can be abroad indefinitely
Family support: Holders can independently sponsor spouse, children (sons up to 25, unmarried daughters any age), and domestic workers. Permanent residency ensures coverage even in holder’s absence or death
New Lifetime” Golden Visa
Starting July 2025, the UAE introduced a nomination-based Golden Visa for Indian (and Bangladeshi) nationals:
- No requirement to invest in property or businesses
- Pay a one-time fee of AED 100,000 (≈ ₹23.3 lakh) for lifetime residency
- Open to categories including investors, entrepreneurs, specialist professionals, students, frontline/humanitarian heroes, teachers, researchers, nurses, content creators, e‑sports pros, yacht owners, and more
- Applicants must be nominated via approved UAE agencies and pass background checks
- Over 5,000 Indians expected to apply within the first three months
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Expanded Eligibility: Pathways to Apply
In mid-2025, the UAE further broadened its Golden Visa criteria with 10-year self-sponsored residency, covering:
- Long-serving nurses (15+ years in Dubai)
- Teachers/Educators (privately accredited in schools or universities)
- Content creators & influencers
- E-sports and gaming professionals (age 25+, accreditation needed)
- Luxury yacht owners (40 m+ vessels)
Other established routes remain for investors (AED 2 million real estate), entrepreneurs (AED 500k startups), high-skilled professionals, outstanding students, scientists/researchers, and humanitarian heroes
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