The United Arab Emirates Golden Visa is a long term residence permit for investors and selected talent. It is open to Lebanese nationals who meet one of the published categories.
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 open by category rather than by nationality, so Lebanese nationals can apply on the same terms as others. Common categories include real estate investors, public investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talent, scientists, and outstanding students.
For the property route the headline test is owning qualifying real estate at or above the published value. Confirm the current categories and document rules with the official authority before you apply.
The most used route for many applicants is real estate. The published test is ownership of property worth at least AED 2 million, with the value confirmed by the relevant land department. Mortgaged and off plan property have been accepted under conditions that have changed over time, so the current treatment should be checked.
Other routes cover public investments, company formation and talent categories, each with its own evidence. We do not name or recommend any firm. To compare vetted advisors for a United Arab Emirates application, use Get Matched.
The Golden Visa is generally issued for ten years and is renewable while the qualifying conditions are kept. Processing of a complete file is usually quick relative to other programmes, but timing depends on the emirate and the route. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
For the property route the main commitment is the qualifying real estate itself. On top of that sit visa and identity card fees, medical and registration charges, and independent professional fees that are set separately.
| Cost line | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property | From AED 2 million | Value confirmed by the land department |
| Visa and identity card fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authorities |
| Medical and registration | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Required steps |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, ask for a written scope |
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 rather than nationality, so Lebanese nationals can apply. Confirm current categories with the official authority.
The published property route requires real estate worth at least AED 2 million, with value confirmed by the land department. Verify the current rule with the official authority.
No. The Golden Visa is a long term residence permit, not citizenship. It is generally valid for ten years and renewable. Confirm 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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