The United Arab Emirates Golden Visa is a long term renewable residence permit open to qualifying investors and talented individuals, including Pakistani nationals.
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 a renewable residence permit issued for five or ten years depending on the category. It allows the holder to live, work and study in the United Arab Emirates and to sponsor family members.
It is administered federally by the ICP and, in Dubai, by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs. Eligibility rules, fees and documents are set by these authorities and can change without notice.
Pakistani nationals are eligible on the same terms as other foreign nationals. There is no nationality bar. Pakistanis form one of the largest expatriate communities in the country and use the property and skilled categories widely.
Pakistan permits dual nationality with the United Arab Emirates, and the Golden Visa is a residence permit rather than citizenship, so it does not affect Pakistani nationality. Confirm your own position with the relevant Pakistani authority.
Common routes include real estate investment, where the property value must meet the threshold set by the authority, and categories for investors, entrepreneurs, highly skilled professionals, scientists, outstanding students and others.
For the property route, the authorities have been adjusting the rules. Reported changes include removing earlier upfront payment conditions and easing value rules for some owners. Because these change frequently, confirm the current property threshold and conditions directly with the authority before you commit.
Processing times are set by the ICP and the relevant emirate authority and vary by category and completeness of the file. Confirm the current timeline with the official authority rather than relying on third party estimates.
Costs include the qualifying investment for your chosen route plus government and processing fees, medical testing and Emirates ID. The exact amounts depend on the category and emirate.
Do not rely on a single quoted figure. Verify the current property threshold, fees and any deposit conditions with the official authority.
Pick a licensed professional who cites the ICP or the relevant emirate authority, explains the current property threshold rather than an outdated one, and does not promise a guaranteed approval. You can ask us to match you with a vetted, independent advisor.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property investment threshold | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authority and revised periodically |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Includes Emirates ID and medical testing |
| Visa term | Five or ten years | Renewable, varies by category |
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 nationality bar. Pakistani nationals qualify through the same property, investor and skilled categories as others, subject to meeting the current criteria.
No. The Golden Visa is a residence permit, not citizenship, so it does not change your Pakistani nationality.
The threshold is set by the authority and has been revised. Confirm the current figure and conditions with the ICP or the relevant emirate authority before you buy.
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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