The United Arab Emirates Golden Visa grants long term residency to qualifying investors and talents. This page explains how it works for Vietnamese 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 UAE Golden Visa is open to qualifying applicants regardless of nationality, so Vietnamese nationals can apply on the same basis as others. Eligibility turns on meeting an approved category, such as real estate investment, rather than on nationality.
Vietnam permits its citizens to hold residency abroad, and the Golden Visa is a residency permit rather than citizenship, so it does not affect Vietnamese nationality. Confirm your own position before acting.
Common routes include property investment, public investment through approved channels, and categories for entrepreneurs, specialised talents and outstanding students. The property route is the most widely used by investors.
Each category has its own evidence requirements set by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and by the relevant emirate land department.
Processing depends on the category and the completeness of your documents. Confirm the current expected timeline with the official authority or the relevant land department.
The widely cited property threshold is shown below. In early 2026 the authorities adjusted how mortgaged property is treated, so verify the current rule before you buy.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property value | From AED 2 million | Property value certified by the relevant land department |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the ICP and the emirate authorities |
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.
No nationality bar is published for Vietnamese applicants. Eligibility is based on meeting an approved category such as property investment.
No. It is a long term residency permit, not citizenship, so it does not change your Vietnamese nationality.
The authorities adjusted the treatment of mortgaged property in early 2026. Confirm the current requirement with the official authority before purchasing.
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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