The United Arab Emirates Golden Visa is a long validity residency permit. It is open to Egyptian nationals, including a well used property investment route.
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.
The Golden Visa is not restricted by nationality, so Egyptian nationals can apply on the same basis as other applicants. Eligibility depends on meeting a qualifying category such as property ownership, rather than on your passport.
Applications run through the ICP and, for property in Dubai, through the Dubai Land Department. Egyptian applicants follow the same documentary and medical steps as others.
A common route is property ownership. An investor who owns one or more qualifying properties at or above the published value can apply for a ten year renewable residence. Other categories exist for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals and outstanding talents.
This is a residency route. It does not by itself lead to Emirati citizenship, which is governed separately and granted rarely.
Processing is often reported to be quick once documents are complete, but the UAE does not guarantee a fixed time. Confirm the current processing position with the official authority.
Plan for the qualifying property value plus government and service charges, medical testing and Emirates ID issuance. The figures below are indicative only.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property value | From AED 2,000,000 | Total value certified by the relevant land department. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Government and service fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the ICP and local authorities |
| Medical and Emirates ID | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Standard residency steps |
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. The Golden Visa is open by category, not by nationality, so Egyptian nationals can apply if they meet a qualifying route. Confirm the current rules with the ICP.
No. It is a residency permit. Emirati citizenship is governed separately and granted rarely. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
The main applicant can generally sponsor a spouse and dependent children. Confirm the current dependant rules with the ICP.
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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