Guides to UAE residence and the Golden Visa
Each guide is written by Darya Melnik, checked against ICP, u.ae, GDRFA Dubai, the Dubai Land Department and BRIDGES data, and dated. Start with the complete guide if you are new to the topic.
UAE Residence Visas in 2026: Golden Visa, Green Visa, Remote Work, Retirement and Family. The Complete Guide
Every way to live in the UAE in 2026: the 10-year Golden Visa through AED 2 million in property, investor and professional routes, the 5-year Green visa, the remote work and retirement visas, family sponsorship and tax.
UAE Golden Visa Through Property in 2026: AED 2 Million, Mortgages, Off-Plan and Real Costs
How the 10-year UAE Golden Visa through real estate works in 2026: the AED 2,000,000 threshold, mortgages and off-plan units, the 4% DLD fee, Golden Visa fees of AED 9,884.75 in Dubai, documents and family.
UAE Golden Visa for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Professionals, and the 5-Year Green Visa
Non-property routes to the UAE Golden Visa in 2026: AED 2 million in a fund, deposit or company, AED 250,000 in yearly tax, the AED 30,000 salary rule for professionals, and the Green visa for skilled workers and freelancers.
UAE Remote Work Visa and Retirement Visa in 2026: Income, Fees and Who Qualifies
The UAE virtual work visa for remote employees and freelancers ($3,500 a month, 1 year) and the 5-year retirement visa for people 55+ (AED 180,000 a year, AED 240,000 in Dubai, or AED 1M property plus AED 1M savings).
UAE Family Sponsorship, Emirates ID and Documents: What You Need in 2026
Who you can sponsor on a UAE residence visa in 2026: spouse, children and parents, the AED 4,000 salary rule, extra rights for Golden Visa holders, how the Emirates ID works, and which documents need attestation.
UAE Tax Residency and Citizenship in 2026: No Income Tax, 9% Corporate Tax, and No Passport for Sale
Taxes for UAE residents in 2026: no personal income tax, 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000, 5% VAT, the 183-day and 90-day tests and the Tax Residency Certificate. Plus why the UAE has no citizenship by investment.