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Obtaining a UAE residence visa for retired people. Service offer

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federal state located on the Arabian Peninsula and consisting of 7 emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Sharjah.

The fast-growing economy, favorable conditions for business, developed infrastructure, high standard of living, absence of personal income tax, multicultural and safe environment – all these factors attract to the UAE investors and highly skilled specialists from different countries of the world.

Contents

  1. Main advantages of residence visa
  2. Main requirements for the applicant
  3. Main documents
  4. Service fees*

Main advantages of residence visa

Residence visa provides the opportunity to:

live in the country;

obtain the tax resident status (while meeting additional conditions);

open a bank account;

rent a dwelling by entering into an official contract;

use cell carriers’ services;

obtain a driver’s license.

Residence visa for the retired is part of the “golden visa” program.

Main requirements for the applicant

  • be over 55 years of age;
  • have work experience in the UAE or abroad of at least 15 years (not applicable to applicants who own real estate worth at least AED 1 000 000);
  • purchase a medical insurance policy valid in the UAE;
  • meet the financial requirements according to one of the listed options:
    • purchase real estate worth at least AED 1 000 000 (~ USD 272 500);
    • make a 3-year deposit with a bank of at least AED 1 000 000 (~ USD 272 500);
    • purchase real estate and make a deposit with a bank in total amounting to at least AED 1 000 000 (~ USD 272 500): the value of real estate is at least AED 500 000, and the deposited amount is at least AED 500 000 (~ USD 136 250);
    • have a stable income of AED 180 000 (~ USD 49 000) per year, which corresponds to AED 15 000 per month* (~ USD 4 100).

The visa is valid for 5 years and may be renewed for the same period provided that the applicant still meets the program requirements.

Holder of such a visa can obtain residence visas for their family members: spouse, children, and parents (visa issued to parents is valid for 1 year).

* The requirement applies in the Emirate of Dubai. In other emirates, the required income is AED 240 000 per year (AED 20 000 per month).

Main documents

  • passport;
  • photo;
  • documents proving that financial requirements are met (depending on the chosen option):
    • real estate ownership certificate – for owners of real estate;
    • certificate issued by the bank proving that money has been deposited and documents proving that money has been transferred from abroad – for applicants who place money in a bank deposit;
    • bank statement for the last 6 months and document proving the source of income;
  • medical insurance policy;
  • document proving work experience of at least 15 years (not required for those applying on the basis of owning real estate worth at least AED 1 000 000);
  • document proving the status of a retired person (not required for those applying on the basis of owning real estate worth at least AED 1 000 000).

Obtaining a residence visa takes approximately 3 weeks.

Service fees*

Service
Fee (USD)
Obtaining a residence visa of a retired person, including:
· services in preparation and execution of necessary documents and getting them approved by state authorities;
· services in escort to the migration service to file a visa application;
· services in escort to the clinic to undergo medical examination;
· services in escort to the federal migration service to give biometric data;
· services in filing an application and obtaining a resident card (Emirates ID).

The following expenses are not included in the service fee and shall be paid by the client separately:
· all duties and government fees connected with the obtaining of a residence visa and Emirates ID (from AED 4 500 to AED 7 500 depending on the financial basis for obtaining the visa);
· cost of obtaining a medical insurance policy;
· expenses for translation and certification of supporting documents (if applicable).
2 500

*The service fees are effective as of May 2025. Issued invoices will include a VAT of 5% of the provided services.

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