Retirement Residence Visa (55+) (إقامة المتقاعدين)
Retirement Residence Visa (55+) is a residence route in United Arab Emirates (Pensjonist). Age 55+ and one of: 15 yrs work (in/outside UAE); property ≥AED 1m; savings ≥AED 1m (Dubai: 3-yr fixed deposit); income ≥AED 20k/month (Dubai previously AED 15k). Dubai combo AED 500k property + 500k savings. Health insurance. Gov fees ~AED 11k (family of 3).
Retirement visas and pensioner residence →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 218'000. You need an annual income of about CHF 52'320. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No personal income tax on pensions, dividends or capital gains.
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.
| Kategori | Pensjonist |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 218'000 |
| Gebyrer (familie) | CHF 2'400 |
| Inntekt / år | CHF 52'320 |
| Eiendeler | CHF 218'000 |
| Min. opphold | — |
| PO | — |
| Statsborgerskap | — |
| Arbeid | no |
| Kvalifisert | age 55+ |
| Skatt | No personal income tax on pensions, dividends or capital gains. |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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