UAE visa type
Golden Visa UAE
Long-term UAE residency under published Golden Visa categories - separate from standard company investor visas.
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency framework with its own eligibility categories (investment, talent, and others as published by authorities).
It should not be confused with a standard free-zone investor visa bundled in a company package. Eligibility is category-specific and evidence-heavy.
EmirHub can help you understand whether Golden Visa is relevant alongside company formation - without promising eligibility.
Who it is for
- People evaluating long-term residency categories published by the UAE
Quota & eligibility notes
Company visa capacity is separate from this visa type page. The notes below are general and case-by-case - not a fixed UAE-wide table.
Treat visa capacity as case-by-case. EmirHub confirms quotas against the jurisdiction and office package you select.
Unverified · Confirm with EmirHub / official source
Confirm details with EmirHub or an official source.
No universal UAE visa quota table is published here
For IFZA-style flexi packages, visa counts are package-dependent. Request a current quote rather than relying on generic articles.
General · General guidance
Source: EmirHub visa guidance (general)
Do not use a fixed flexi-desk visa number without a current package quote
Dubai mainland visa capacity is assessed against mainland company and office reality - confirm per file.
General · General guidance
Source: EmirHub visa guidance (general)
Key facts
- Visa family
- golden
- Company relationship
- May relate to investment or business categories, but is not identical to a standard company investor visa.
General · General guidance
Source: EmirHub visa guidance (general)
Official Golden Visa categories and thresholds change
Frequently asked questions
Does forming a free-zone company automatically give a Golden Visa?
No. Company formation visas and Golden Visa categories are different tracks. Confirm which residency path you actually need.
Related
Jurisdiction
- Dubai MainlandDubai mainland reference guide: DET-linked licensing paths, licence families, office and visa rules, and when mainland registration fits your operating model.
- Abu Dhabi MainlandMainland company formation in Abu Dhabi for businesses oriented to the capital’s market and mainland licensing routes.
- IFZAIFZA free zone Dubai guide for founders comparing flexible office packages, activity fit, ownership and visa planning before free zone company setup.
- DMCCDMCC free zone Dubai guide for trading-oriented and ecosystem-led setups, covering activity fit, office expectations, ownership and visa planning.
- Meydan Free ZoneMeydan Free Zone Dubai guide for service and entrepreneurial setups comparing packages, activity fit, office flexibility and visa planning.