UAE Just Made It EASIER for Indians to Settle Forever
In a major Shift of Policy, The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has Promulgated an unprecedented version of its highly regarded Golden Visa Program, which is highly beneficial especially for the Indian citizens. This New Version introduces a Newly Nomination based schemes for lifetime Immigration status without the Requirement of Buying or acquiring of any property, any Business based or Investment of any form in the UAE. The Eligible Applicants can simply secure this Golden visa by Paying a One-time fee of AED 100,000 which is Roughly 23.3 Lakh INR.
Dubai is giving life time residency (Golden Visa) to Indians for a cost of around Rs.23 lakhs. No need for any investments, buying properties and so on.
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This visa also allows you to bring your family, hire domestic staff, run a business or take up an employment.
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This is a Significant modification in the Rules where Indian Citizens were only eligible if the applicants were ready to invest at least 2 million AED roughly 4.66 Cr. INR in Property or in some enterprise. This move on the UAE’s part reflects a growing partnership with India and an expanding interest in Varying fields and sectors Such as Culture, Science, Entrepreneurship, finance and digital Media attracting Skilled Professionals.
Now what makes these new rules specifically attractive is that it removes a barricade of wealth and instead focuses on talent, merit, contribution and Potential. Though Applicants will be vetted through a Rigorous Background checksー Including any criminal record and Social media Behaviourー with the power of Final approval lays with the UAE authority.
New UAE Visa BREAKS Wealth Barrier — UAE Welcomes the Best
The Centerpiece of this policy lies in what these new Rules Promise. Under these new rules, Professionals from Diverse sectors—such as scientists, educators, digital creators, maritime experts, e-sports athletes, even Luxury Property owners are entitled to apply for this visa. They don’t have to hold Properties or have a Trade licence instead a Nomination-based selection regarding the decision will be taken. The basis for applicant selection will be based on the Societal value and Professional merit to the UAE Society.
This Pilot program, at present, is only available to nationals of India and Bangladesh though it is expected to be extended to other CEPA partner nations soon. From a designated Indian office Applications can be submitted like One Vasco, online portals, or helplines operated by UAE-based Rayad Group, which is overseeing the Indian Initiation.
With Rollout this tough, The promises made are equally appeasing.
This Visa includes ーLifetime Residency which is Independent of Assets, Family sponsorship for Spouses and unmarried Children up to the age of 25, Elderly parents and Even domestic staff without supplementary Investment. This also Gives freedom to stay outside UAE for more than six months without the risk of losing your acquired Residency status. And all this comes with Unlimited Visa sponsorship for Families and Staff to retain their Residency even when the primary visa holder dies as a safetynet.
UAE Transforms Golden Visa— Lifetime Access Without Financial Hurdles
In Comparison to the Previous and New Features of the Golden Visa Program.
Feature | Previous System | New Nomination-Based System |
Minimum Investment | AED 2 million in property/business | None |
Application Fee | None (via investment) | AED 100,000 (₹23.3 lakh) one-time |
Eligibility Criteria | High-net-worth investors | Broad professionals (by nomination) |
Residency Duration | 5–10 years, renewable | Lifetime |
Property Requirement | Mandatory | Not required |
Family Benefits | Yes, with limitations | Broader and more inclusive |
This is a Clear Indication of a Progressive Shift in UAE’s Immigration policy, directed at building a Merit based, Talent based Economical Migration model. For Indian Professionals and Creatives, who were previously Excluded from this exclusive program due to Wealth barriers presents a Fascinating Opportunity to Live, work and thrive in UAE’s merit system with their Contribution.
