UAE Golden Visa fit — in 6 questions.
Below: 6 questions that cover all 7 Golden Visa routes (property, investor, executive, doctor/scientist, athlete, entrepreneur, outstanding student). Live route matching with documentation next-steps.
- Routes covered
- 7
- Questions
- 6
- Validity
- 10 years
- Family sponsor
- Unlimited
Match yourself to a Golden Visa route.
The UAE Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable residency. Eligibility spans seven routes each with their own threshold: real estate investor (AED 2M+ property), public investor (AED 2M+ qualifying investment), executive (AED 30k+/mo salary in senior role), specialised talent (PhD / specialist medical or scientific accreditation), athlete / creative (international recognition), entrepreneur (AED 500k+ audited project + UAE incubator nomination), and outstanding student. The quiz below maps your answers to the routes that fit.
Do you own UAE property worth AED 2M+ (single or aggregate)?
Owned outright, or with mortgage where equity ≥ AED 2M. Off-plan acceptable from approved developers.
Do you hold AED 2M+ in qualifying UAE investments?
UAE company shares, 2-year+ deposits with UAE banks, or UAE government bonds. Must be maintained for visa duration.
Are you in a senior executive role earning AED 30,000+ basic monthly salary?
C-suite or equivalent, supported by salary certificate and employer NOC.
Do you hold a PhD or specialist medical / scientific accreditation?
From accredited institution or specialist board. Used for doctor / scientist talent route.
Do you have international recognition (federation nomination, peer-reviewed publications, top-rank athlete record)?
Recognition from UAE federation or sustained international achievement record.
Do you run a UAE entrepreneurial venture worth AED 500k+ with audited valuation?
Audited project + nomination from UAE-approved incubator (Hub71, in5, Dubai Future Foundation).
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this quiz?
Strong indicator, not a final answer. The quiz uses GDRFA Dubai + ICP Smart Services 2026 Q2 published criteria. A 'strong' match means your profile clearly meets the published threshold; a 'possible' match means it's close and depends on documentation specifics. YABS confirms eligibility against actual documentation before any Golden Visa application is filed.
Why does the quiz ask about both property and investment?
They're separate routes with different rules. Property route: AED 2M+ in UAE real estate (owned, mortgaged-with-equity, or off-plan from approved developers). Public investor route: AED 2M+ in qualifying investments (company shares, deposits, government bonds). Some applicants qualify under both — choose whichever has cleaner documentation.
What if no route matches?
The standard 2-year UAE residency (employment visa, investor visa via your DED licence) is the right path. Many founders start with standard residency, build property/investment over 2–5 years, then upgrade to Golden Visa once thresholds are met. The 10-year Golden Visa is renewable indefinitely while the qualifying basis is maintained.
How long does Golden Visa application take?
Property route: ~30 working days. Public investor route: ~30 working days. Executive talent route: 60–90 days due to nomination-council review. Doctor/scientist route: 60–90 days. Athlete/creative route: 60–90 days. Entrepreneur route: 30–60 days. Add 5–10 days post-approval for medical fitness, EID biometrics, and visa stamping.
Ready to apply?
YABS pre-screens eligibility against your actual documentation, files via GDRFA Dubai or ICP, coordinates medical + EID, and delivers the 10-year residency.
This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.