How to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Non Real Estate Investors?

The Investor Abu Dhabi Golden Visa is ideal if you invest in non-real estate projects and companies in Abu Dhabi. This visa covers spouses, children, one advisor and one executive director.

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Non Real Estate Investors

You are eligible if you fulfil the following criteria:

Must have one of the following investments with a minimum value of AED 2 million in the form of:

• A deposit

• A company

Or 

• A proof of tax payment for the minimum amount of AED 250,000 per year for 2 years prior to the application. For example, if the investor owns 25% of shares in a company which pays annual taxes amounting to AED 1,000,000, then the investor needs to provide proof of paying AED 250,000 per year to qualify for the visa.

Documents Required

To apply, you will need to provide:

For Investors in a Fixed Deposit:

• A statement issued by an investment fund or national bank licensed to operate in the UAE evidencing a deposit of at least AED 2,000,000 for a period of not less than two (2) years.

For Investors in a Company or Partnership:

• A valid trade license of the company to provide evidence that the company has been incorporated or of the investor’s share ownership.

• An updated CRC (Commercial Registration Certificate) evidencing the capital paid in the company and each investor’s share ownership percentage.

• Bank or investment fund letter that shows the capital/value of the share in the company has been deposited with an amount not less than AED 2,000,000.

• Copy of commercial register of the establishment / company evidencing that there are no precautionary or executory attachments against the company or the share of the investor within the legally prescribed proportions in connection with investors in companies.

For Investors with Evidence of Tax Settlement:

• A valid trade license of the company to provide evidence that the company has been incorporated or of the investor’s share ownership.

• A CRC (Commercial Registration Certificate) evidencing the capital paid in the company and each investor’s share ownership percentage.

• Tax Return Form evidencing that taxes have been settled of at least AED 250,000 for the two years preceding visa application.

• Tax receipts for the settled taxes.

How to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Non Real Estate Investors?

Click here to apply for your Golden Visa nomination through Abu Dhabi Residents Office

Additionally, applicants can also submit their application online through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) at: https://icp.gov.ae.

Duration

• 10 years