UAE Residency & 10-Year Golden Visa

UAE residency unlocks the full tax advantage of any UAE corporate structure — and the Golden Visa unlocks 10 years of stability with relaxed presence requirements. For founders, investors, and family principals, this is often the most personally valuable part of the engagement.

We handle every step: visa application, medical and biometrics, Emirates ID, family dependent visas, and (where the strategy calls for it) Tax Residency Certificate issuance from the Federal Tax Authority.

What you get

Investor or partner visa — 2-year renewable visa via your UAE company
Golden Visa (10-year) — through investment, business, or specialized talent
Family inclusion — spouse and children sponsored as dependents
Emirates ID processing — biometrics, medical fitness, ID issuance
Tax Residency Certificate — FTA-issued for tax treaty purposes
Eligibility assessment — which route is right for your circumstances
Real estate Golden Visa — AED 2M property investment route
Renewal management — we track expiries and handle renewals proactively

How we work

1
Eligibility assessment
We map your situation to the right route — investor, partner, real estate, Golden Visa, or specialized talent. Different routes have different documentation and timelines.
2
Application preparation
We gather supporting documentation, prepare the application, and submit through the relevant authority (GDRFA, ICA, or DIFC/ADGM).
3
Medical, biometrics, Emirates ID
We coordinate your medical fitness test, biometrics appointment, and Emirates ID issuance.
4
Tax Residency Certificate
Once you have 90+ days of UAE presence and meet the FTA criteria, we apply for your TRC. Required for tax treaty benefits in your home country.
5
Renewals
We track all expiry dates and manage renewals 60 days before they fall due.

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Frequently asked questions

A residence visa lets you live and work in the UAE. Tax residency is a separate status that determines where you pay tax on worldwide income. The UAE introduced statutory tax residency rules in 2023 — meeting one of three tests qualifies you.

Eligible categories include: real estate investors (AED 2M+ property), public investors (AED 2M in approved investments), entrepreneurs (registered start-up with valuation criteria), specialized talent (doctors, scientists, engineers, creatives meeting specific criteria), and top students/academics.

No. Standard residency visas require you to enter the UAE at least every 6 months. Golden Visa removes even this requirement in some categories. For tax residency, you typically need 90+ days per year if combined with the residence visa and a home in the UAE.

Yes. Spouses and children under 18 can be sponsored as dependents (children over 18 in specific cases like full-time students). The Golden Visa allows extended family sponsorship including parents and adult unmarried children.

Standard investor/partner visa: 7–14 days after company licensing. Golden Visa via real estate: 4–8 weeks. Golden Visa via business: 6–10 weeks. Tax Residency Certificate: 3–4 weeks once you meet the presence criteria.

Investor visa: typically $1,200–$1,800 per person all-in. Golden Visa: $3,000–$5,000 per applicant. Tax Residency Certificate: $1,500 per year. Fixed-fee quote provided on the planning call.

For a comprehensive breakdown of every Golden Visa route, read our deep-dive: How to Get the UAE Golden Visa — All Routes Explained.