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UAE Golden VisaLong-Term Residence

Eligibility checks and applications for UAE long-term residence, across investor, entrepreneur, professional and other categories, with your evidence prepared properly.

  • Property Investors
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Skilled Professionals
  • Family Included
  • Eligibility Check

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Long-Term Residence, Planned Properly

The UAE Golden Visa gives long-term residence, typically for 10 years, without the need for an employer or company sponsor. Categories include property investors (generally with property worth at least AED 2 million), entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, outstanding talent and students.

Each category has its own evidence: title deeds and valuations, salary certificates and degree attestations, or business and investment records. We check which category you fit best, prepare the evidence to the required standard and handle the application for you and, where eligible, your family.

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How the Golden Visa Application Works

Six steps from eligibility to residence.

  1. 01

    Eligibility Review

    We review your investments, income, qualifications and business to find the best-fitting category.

  2. 02

    Evidence Preparation

    Title deeds, valuations, salary or business records and attested qualifications prepared.

  3. 03

    Nomination or Approval

    Category-specific approval or nomination obtained where required.

  4. 04

    Application

    The Golden Visa application filed with the immigration authority.

  5. 05

    Medical & Emirates ID

    Medical fitness test and biometrics completed.

  6. 06

    Residence Issued

    Long-term residence issued, with family applications following.

What You Need to Provide

Typical documents. Requirements depend on the category.

  • Passport and current visa, if any
  • Title deed and valuation, for property investors
  • Salary certificate and attested degree, for professionals
  • Company and investment records, for investors and entrepreneurs
  • Health insurance
  • Family documents, if sponsoring family

Why Use TMFS for Your Golden Visa

The right category and evidence make the difference.

Best-fitting category identified

Evidence prepared to the required standard

Applications for you and your family

Linked to your company and property records

Clear view of costs and timing

Renewal tracked for the future

The TMFS Advantage

What sets our Golden Visa support apart.

Category Advice

An honest view of which route fits your profile.

Evidence Packs

Documents prepared to meet each category’s requirements.

Family Applications

Spouse and children included where eligible.

Investor Support

Property and company investments documented properly.

Why Clients Choose TMFS for the Golden Visa

Three things clients mention most.

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Honest eligibility

A clear answer before any fees are paid.

Well-prepared files

Evidence that meets the criteria first time.

Family included

The whole family’s residence planned together.

What Clients Say

Feedback from founders who set up with TMFS.

TMFS has truly been a game changer for me. Their personalized approach to financial services made the entire process easy and stress-free. I trust them completely with my investments and feel secure knowing my financial future is in safe hands.

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Vipul TibrewalMarketing Manager, PSP Marketing

I've worked with several financial firms, but TMFS stands out with their attention to detail and commitment to understanding my unique needs. Their professional team has guided me every step of the way, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

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Fatima Al MansooriRealtor, Frisko

TMFS has been incredibly supportive and responsive throughout my financial journey. Their personalized broker services have exceeded my expectations, and I now recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy financial guidance.

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Priya NairSales

I came to TMFS with a business idea and very little idea of how UAE setup worked. They recommended the right free zone for my activity, handled the licence paperwork, and had my company registered within a week. What impressed me most was the banking. They prepared my bank application alongside the licence, so my business account was opened soon after instead of dragging on for months. One team, one point of contact, and no surprises on cost.

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Rahul MenonFounder, E-commerce Start-up

Keeping up with VAT and the new Corporate Tax rules was taking time away from running the business. TMFS took over our bookkeeping, registered us for Corporate Tax and now files our VAT returns every quarter, always ahead of the deadline. Their team explains what is due and why in plain language, and our accounts are finally clean and audit-ready. It is one less thing I have to worry about.

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Sarah WhitfieldDirector, Trading Company

TMFS handled my investor visa and then my wife's and children's family visas, and the whole process was far smoother than I expected. They told us exactly which documents we needed, booked the medicals and Emirates ID appointments, and kept us updated at every step. When we later hired our first two employees, they processed those visas just as quickly. I'd trust them with any visa matter.

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Omar HaddadManaging Partner, Consultancy

UAE Golden Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about long-term residence in the UAE.

Who is eligible for a Golden Visa?
Categories include property investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, scientists, outstanding talent, outstanding students and certain other groups. Each has its own criteria.
How much property do I need to own?
Property investors generally need property worth at least AED 2 million. Conditions apply to mortgaged and off-plan property.
How long is the Golden Visa valid?
Typically 10 years, and it is renewable. Some categories carry five-year residence.
Can I include my family?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse and children, and in some cases other family members.
Can you guarantee approval?
No. Decisions are made by the immigration authorities. We make sure you apply in the right category with complete evidence.
Sources & official references

Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) · GDRFA Dubai · UAE Government portal (u.ae)

Verification & independence

Prepared from publicly available guidance from the UAE immigration authorities (ICP and GDRFA) and UAE federal law as of October 2026. Time Machine Financial Services is independent of the UAE immigration authorities (ICP and GDRFA) and is not affiliated with or acting for any UAE government authority.

Golden Visa categories, thresholds and procedures change. Confirm the current position for your situation with the UAE immigration authorities (ICP and GDRFA), or ask us, before acting on this page.

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