The United Arab Emirates runs a long validity residency known as the Golden Visa. Brazilian nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign investors and qualifying applicants. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
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.
Brazilians are eligible. There is no reported nationality bar on the Golden Visa, so a Brazilian applicant is assessed on the qualifying category, such as a property investment, rather than on citizenship.
Applicants must meet the conditions of the chosen category and pass standard checks. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.
A common route for investors is property ownership. The applicant must own one or more properties with a total value of no less than AED 2 million. The property can be residential or commercial and may be mortgaged, subject to a bank no objection certificate. In 2025 the previously applied minimum down payment was reported to be removed, lowering the cash barrier where bank financing is used.
Other categories exist for entrepreneurs, specialised talents and others. Confirm the current route list and conditions with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security before committing funds.
Golden Visas issued through real estate are reported to be valid for ten years and renewable, as long as the qualifying property is maintained. There is no mandatory annual stay requirement reported for this category, and the visa does not require a local sponsor. Confirm current processing times and renewal conditions with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.
The figure below is the qualifying property threshold. Government, valuation and processing fees are separate. Confirm the current amounts and fees with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property | From AED 2 million | Residential or commercial. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application, medical and identity card fees apply |
| Valuation certificate | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Property value certified by the relevant land department |
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.
Yes. There is no reported nationality bar. A Brazilian applicant qualifies by meeting a category such as property investment and passing standard checks.
The property route is reported to grant a ten year renewable residency, subject to maintaining the qualifying property. Confirm the current validity with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.
This category is reported to have no mandatory annual stay requirement, unlike standard residence visas. Confirm the current stay rules 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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