Golden Residency allows eligible holders to live, work, study and invest in the UAE without requiring a traditional sponsor. The current ICP Golden Residency guide describes the programme as a 10-year renewable residence route, while the evidence and approval pathway depend on the applicant category.
10-year residency
Current ICP Golden Residency guidance describes the programme as a renewable 10-year residence route for eligible categories.
No traditional sponsor
Eligible Golden Residency holders can hold long-term residence without the normal sponsor requirement.
Family residence
Golden Residency holders can sponsor qualifying family members under applicable UAE rules.
Multiple eligibility routes
Property ownership is only one route; investors, entrepreneurs, professionals and other groups may also qualify.