Overview
The UAE Golden Visa is a long term residence visa, valid for 5 or 10 years depending on the category, renewable while the criteria continue to be met, and issued without a local employer sponsor.
Holders may sponsor family members, subject to the authority's rules. Qualifying routes include real estate investment, public investment, entrepreneurship, specialised talent, and certain high earning professionals.
Vanguard assesses which route genuinely fits your situation, prepares your application to the standard the authorities expect, and coordinates the process end to end, from nomination or eligibility evidence through to visa issuance and Emirates ID.
Vanguard is not a government authority and does not issue visas. Eligibility criteria and approval decisions rest solely with the UAE ICP, GDRFA, and relevant nominating authorities. We make no guarantee of approval or timeline.
Who it is for
- Property investors meeting the real estate investment threshold
- Investors and entrepreneurs pursuing the public investment or business route
- Specialised talent (science, medicine, tech, culture, sport)
- High earning professionals meeting salary and qualification criteria
- Families seeking long term UAE residency and stability
What we do
Honest Eligibility Screening
We tell you which route you realistically qualify for before you invest time or money.
Application to Standard
Evidence packs and nominations prepared to the depth the authorities expect.
Family Inclusion
Guidance on sponsoring a spouse, children, and other eligible dependants, subject to the authority's rules.
Coordinated Steps
We coordinate the medical test, biometrics and Emirates ID steps with you.
How it works
- Eligibility AssessmentWe confirm the route you qualify for and the evidence each authority will require.
- DocumentationWe assemble investment proof, attestations, or nomination evidence to standard.
- Submission and LiaisonWe submit and liaise with ICP or GDRFA and any nominating authority on your behalf.
- IssuanceWe coordinate medical, biometrics, and Emirates ID through to visa stamping.
Documents typically required
- Valid passport (and current UAE visa, if held)
- Passport photographs to specification
- Proof of qualifying route (title deed, investment proof, salary certificate, or nomination)
- Educational and professional attestations, where applicable
- Family documents (marriage and birth certificates) for dependants
- Emirates ID (if currently resident)
Requirements vary by nationality, structure and the policies of the relevant authority or institution. You receive a precise checklist after your consultation, and documents are shared through the secure client portal.
Timeline indications
- Consultation and assessment
- Usually quick once we understand your objectives and situation.
- Documents
- Depends on how quickly documents can be provided, and on attestation or translation where required.
- Authority review
- Set by the relevant authority, and longer where they raise questions.
How fees work
Our professional fee depends on your situation and the scope of work. After a short private consultation we send a written quotation. Government fees and third party costs, where applicable, are separate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum investment for a property based Golden Visa?
The official UAE government portal currently lists a minimum of AED 2 million for the investor routes, including property. The authorities revise thresholds from time to time, so we confirm the current requirement for your route during the assessment.
Can my family be included?
Golden Visa holders may sponsor family members such as a spouse and children, subject to the authority's rules. We confirm dependant eligibility as part of your application.
Do you guarantee approval?
No. Approval is decided solely by the UAE authorities under their criteria. We help you prepare a complete and accurate application but cannot guarantee any outcome.
How long does it take?
Timelines vary by route and authority workload. We give you a realistic estimate once your route and documents are confirmed.
Subject to eligibility criteria set by the relevant UAE authorities and banks. Approval decisions rest solely with the relevant authority or institution.