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United Arab Emirates Golden Visa for Bangladeshi nationals

The United Arab Emirates Golden Visa grants long term residence to qualifying investors, property owners and talented professionals. Bangladeshi nationals apply on the same terms as other foreign nationals. This page explains the routes and where to confirm the current figures.

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Reference
Official authorityFederal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
ProgrammeUnited Arab Emirates Golden Visa
For nationalityBangladeshi
Information current as ofJune 2026
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Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 4 June 2026.

Eligibility for Bangladeshi nationals

There is no nationality bar that excludes Bangladeshi applicants. The Golden Visa covers several categories, including real estate owners, public investors, entrepreneurs and people with specialised talent. Applicants show qualifying assets or status, a clean record and supporting documents.

Each category has its own test, such as a minimum property value certified by the land department. Confirm the precise category rules and document list with the official authority before you apply.

Routes

A common route is property ownership, where the certified value of one or more properties reaches the published threshold. Other routes include public investment, entrepreneurship and categories for specialised talent and high achievers.

In February 2026 the authority removed the earlier requirement that a set share of the property value be paid up front, so eligibility now turns on the certified total value. Confirm which route fits your situation, and the current published thresholds, with the official authority.

Timeline

The Golden Visa is issued for a long term period, commonly five or ten years depending on the category, and renews while the conditions are met. There is no sponsor requirement.

Processing time depends on the category and the completeness of the file. Confirm current processing times and renewal terms with the official authority.

Costs

For the property route the dominant cost is the qualifying real estate, which is held as an asset. Government issuance, medical and identity fees are separate. Use the table as a checklist and confirm each figure with the official authority.

ItemIndicative amountNotes
Property routeCertified property value from AED 2,000,000 (about US$545,000)One or more properties, certified by the land department
Public investment routeConfirm the current figure with the official authorityThrough approved instruments
Government issuance and medical feesConfirm the current figure with the official authoritySet by the authority
Professional costsVaries by caseSet independently

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Can Bangladeshi nationals qualify

Yes. There is no nationality bar. Bangladeshi applicants qualify by meeting a category test such as the certified property value. Confirm with the official authority.

Does the Golden Visa give citizenship

No. It grants long term residence, commonly five or ten years, renewable while conditions are met. It is not citizenship. Confirm with the official authority.

Do I still need to pay half the property up front

Reports indicate that in February 2026 the up front payment share was removed and eligibility turns on the certified total value. Confirm the current rule with the official authority.

Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

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