Golden Visa
The UAE's most prestigious residency: 10 years, self-sponsored, renewable, and covering your spouse, children, and support staff. We assess your eligibility free of charge and manage the entire nomination.
Service Overview
What is this service?
A long-term residence visa granted to qualifying investors, entrepreneurs, specialised professionals, outstanding students, and holders of exceptional talents — valid for 10 years and independent of any employer.
Who is it for?
Property investors (typically AED 2M+), company owners, executives and professionals meeting salary thresholds, doctors, engineers, scientists, creatives, and top graduates.
Why you may need it
Ten years of certainty: no sponsor, no visa runs, the freedom to change jobs or run businesses, and long-term security for your family's schooling, banking, and plans.
How Ask Darin helps
We map your profile to the strongest eligibility route, compile the nomination file with the right evidence, submit through official channels, and follow up until your 10-year visa is stamped.
Key Benefits
10-year validity
Renewable long-term residency with no employer or sponsor attached.
Whole family included
Spouse and children of any age — plus domestic staff — under your visa.
No stay requirement
The visa doesn't lapse if you stay outside the UAE for extended periods.
Free eligibility check
We confirm your strongest route within 24 hours — before you spend a dirham.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Investors: qualifying property or business investment (typically AED 2M+)
- Entrepreneurs: an approved project or accredited incubator endorsement
- Professionals: qualifying degree, employment contract, and salary threshold (commonly AED 30k+/month)
- Property owners: title deed meeting the value criteria
- Outstanding students / talents: accredited results or a relevant endorsement
We manage your application professionally at every stage; final decisions always rest with the relevant government authorities.
Required Documents
- Passport copies (you and family members)
- Evidence for your route: title deed, licence, contract, or certificates
- Salary certificates and bank statements (professional route)
- Attested degree certificate (professional route)
- Photographs and current visa/entry copies
We review every document before submission and arrange attestation or translation where needed.
The Process, Step by Step
Estimated Timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks from nomination to stamping
Processing times are indicative and may vary according to government authorities and the specifics of each application.
- 01
Initial Consultation
A free conversation to understand your goal and confirm the right service.
- 02
Eligibility Review
We check your profile against current requirements before you spend anything.
- 03
Document Collection
A clear checklist, collected digitally, with attestation and translation arranged where needed.
- 04
Application Submission
Your file is submitted through the correct channels the same day it's complete.
- 05
Government Follow-Up
We track your application inside government systems and update you at every stage.
- 06
Approval & Completion
Approvals are collected and your documents delivered — with renewals tracked afterwards.
Why Choose Ask Darin
Expert Guidance
Specialists who work inside UAE government processes every day — you get answers, not assumptions.
Transparent Process
A written, itemised quotation before we start. Government fees shown as they are — no surprises.
Fast Communication
One WhatsApp thread with a real specialist. Status updates at every stage, without you asking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Often yes, provided the paid-up or bank-confirmed value meets the threshold. We verify your exact position with the land department before applying.
Yes — your spouse and children are included regardless of age, and you can also sponsor domestic staff. We process the whole family together.
No one can guarantee a government decision — and you should be wary of anyone who does. What we guarantee is an honest eligibility assessment and a professionally prepared, complete file.
Ready to get started?
Speak with a specialist today — a free consultation, clear pricing, and a plan you can act on.