Golden Visa – Real Estate Investor (الإقامة الذهبية – المستثمر العقاري)
Golden Visa – Real Estate Investor is a residence route in United Arab Emirates (المستثمر / التأشيرة الذهبية). Property(ies) worth ≥AED 2m (combinable; ready or off-plan from approved developer). Since Feb 2026 mortgaged/off-plan counts on total value with bank/developer NOC (no 50%/AED 1m paid-up rule). Spouse, children, parents sponsored; medical + Emirates ID. Gov fees (visa, Emirates ID, medical) ~AED 12,800 (family of 3).
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 436'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No personal income tax; tax residence if 183 days, or 90 days + home/job; CH–UAE DTA. 9% CIT on companies above AED 375k profit.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | المستثمر / التأشيرة الذهبية |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | CHF 436'000 |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | CHF 2'800 |
| الدخل / سنة | — |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | 0 |
| إقامة دائمة | — |
| الجنسية | — |
| العمل | yes |
| الأهلية | all |
| الضريبة | No personal income tax; tax residence if 183 days, or 90 days + home/job; CH–UAE DTA. 9% CIT on companies above AED 375k profit. |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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