10 YEARS • NO SPONSOR • YOUR LONG-HAUL CLEARANCE TO UAE RESIDENCY
UAE
Golden Visa Made Premium.
Long-term residency for investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and exceptional professionals. Full handling from eligibility to Emirates ID.
CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE
Who Qualifies For The Golden Visa
The UAE Golden Visa is not a mass-market product. Each category has clear criteria. Arabian Startways assesses your profile against all applicable categories. We identify the strongest route, not just the most obvious one.
Eligible Under 2025 Expanded Categories
- Private school educators and early childhood professionals in Dubai
- Dubai Health Authority nurses with 15+ years of service
- Digital content creators and cultural professionals
- E-sports professionals with recognised competitive standing
Not sure which category applies to you? That’s exactly what we assess. One conversation with our team is enough to know where you stand.
YOUR FULL FLIGHT PLAN: WHAT WE HANDLE
We manage the full route. You arrive with the visa.
The Golden Visa application runs across multiple government systems and requires precise document sequencing. Missing a step, submitting to the wrong portal, or using unattested documents adds weeks to the process. Our team has run this flight plan hundreds of times.
How it works
Your Boarding Sequence to 10-year residency
Check-in
Eligibility Assessment
A focused 15-minute call or WhatsApp consultation. We review your profile, confirm your qualifying category, and outline the exact document list. No vague timelines, no surprises.
Documents
Ticket Issued
We prepare, collect, and where required attest your documents. Educational certificates, financial statements, employment letters — all verified and submission-ready.
Clearance
Government Submission
We file through ICP or GDRFA, whichever applies to your category. We follow up directly on your behalf and handle any authority queries without routing them back to you.
Take-off
Approval, Medical & Emirates ID
Once approved, we coordinate your medical appointment and Emirates ID biometrics. Your Golden Visa is stamped. Family sponsorship filings follow immediately if required.
Average total timeline: 30 to 45 days
From document submission to stamped visa, depending on category and authority. Some categories with additional verification may extend to 60 days. We give you a realistic timeline at the outset.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What our Golden Visa clients ask first.
Straight answers to the things most founders want to know before they pick up the phone.
How do I know which Golden Visa category I qualify under?
The categories have specific financial, professional, and academic thresholds. The fastest way to know is a direct eligibility assessment with our team — we review your profile across all qualifying categories and advise on the strongest route. This is free and takes around 15 minutes.
Can I apply for the Golden Visa if I’m not currently in the UAE?
Yes. Many applications are initiated from outside the UAE. You’ll need to enter the UAE once for medical screening and Emirates ID biometrics. We sequence the process so your in-country visit is efficient and purposeful.
How long does the Golden Visa take to process?
Most approvals are issued within 30 to 45 days from document submission. Categories requiring additional verification — such as certain talent endorsements or foreign document attestation — may extend to 60 days. We give you a specific timeline for your category at the outset, not a generic range.
What documents do I typically need?
Requirements vary by category. Investors typically need proof of property ownership or investment, financial statements, and passport documents. Professionals need employment contracts, salary certificates, and authority endorsements. Entrepreneurs need incorporation documents and incubator approval. We provide your exact checklist after the eligibility assessment.
Your Setup Profile
Crafting your personalised business roadmap.
Every detail you share helps us tailor the right structure — so nothing gets missed.
LEAD CAPTURE FORM
Find out if you qualify for a Golden Visa in the UAE.
Tell us about yourself and a Golden Visa specialist will come back to you within one working day with a clear eligibility read. No obligation.
We respond within one working day. Your details are never shared.
VISA ROUTES WE FLY
Not just a visa. A long-term position in one of the world’s most dynamic countries.
Launched in 2019 and continuously expanded, the UAE Golden Visa was designed to attract and retain the investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, and talent that drive the country forward. Unlike standard residency, it is tied to the individual - not an employer, not a sponsor, not a business partner.
It is available in 5-year and 10-year terms, both fully renewable. Holders can travel freely, bring their families under full sponsorship, and build their UAE life on entirely stable ground.
Officially administered through the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).
CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE: WHO QUALIFIES
Six categories. One standard: exceptional.
The UAE Golden Visa is not a mass-market product. Each category has clear criteria. Arabian Startways assesses your profile against all applicable categories. We identify the strongest route, not just the most obvious one.
Investor
Minimum AED 2,000,000 in public investments, financial deposits, or UAE real estate. Property must be fully owned (not mortgaged beyond qualifying threshold). No business partner or sponsor required.
Entrepreneur
Owner of a UAE-registered project valued at AED 500,000 or above, with approval from an accredited incubator. Serial founders and investors in approved start-ups also qualify.
Specialised Talent
Doctors, engineers, scientists, AI specialists, data experts, artists, athletes, filmmakers, and other professionals with endorsement from the relevant UAE federal or local authority.
Executive & Professional
Directors, senior managers, and high-earning professionals with a minimum monthly salary of AED 50,000 and employment contract in a qualifying sector.
Outstanding Student & Graduate
UAE university graduates with a GPA of 3.75 or above. International university graduates from accredited institutions may also qualify. Applies within two years of graduation.
Retiree
Individuals aged 55 or above who meet one of the following: property investment of AED 2 million, financial savings of AED 1 million, or active income of AED 20,000 per month.
Expanded 2025
Categories
Also eligible under 2025 expanded categories
- Private school educators and early childhood professionals in Dubai
- Dubai Health Authority nurses with 15+ years of service
- Digital content creators and cultural professionals
- E-sports professionals with recognised competitive standing
Not sure which category applies to you? That’s exactly what we assess. One conversation with our team is enough to know where you stand.
YOUR FULL FLIGHT PLAN: WHAT’S INCLUDED IN EVERY VISA APPLICATION
More than just the paperwork. We handle
the whole journey.
Visa processing in the UAE involves multiple government systems - GDRFA, ICP, MOHRE, medical centres, and typing centres. Each with their own portals, queues, and requirements. We handle every step of the journey, from take-off to landing stamp.
Free Eligibility Assessment
We confirm your category before anything is filed.
Full Document Checklist
Specific to your profile and qualifying category.
Document Verification & Attestation
Collection, review, and attestation where required.
ICP & GDRFA Submission
Portal submissions, tracking, and authority follow-up.
Medical Coordination
Medical appointments, typing, and process management.
Emirates ID Processing
Application support and biometrics scheduling.
Family Sponsorship Filings
Sponsorship support for spouse, children, and domestic staff.
Status Tracking & Updates
Direct updates throughout every stage of processing.
Physical Document Delivery
Secure delivery once the process is completed.
WHY FLY WITH ARABIAN STARTWAYS
We’ve done this thousands of times. The route is clear.
There’s a difference between a consultancy that reads the government website and a team that has submitted hundreds of Golden Visa applications through direct GDRFA and ICP channels. Arabian Startways is the latter.
Free eligibility assessment before anything is filed
We don’t take a fee to tell you whether you qualify. One conversation is all it takes. We assess your profile across all applicable categories and give you a direct recommendation including whether you’re better served by a different visa route.
Direct government access, not intermediaries
We are GDRFA-authorised and ICP-registered. Your application goes through approved channels, submitted by a centre that the government recognises. This is not forwarded through a third party. That matters for processing speed and case credibility.
Dedicated Golden Visa advisor, start to finish
Your file is managed by one advisor who knows your case. No handovers between departments, no call centres, no re-explaining your situation. One person, one file, one outcome.
Full family handling, not just the applicant
Most clients come to us for themselves and leave having sponsored their entire household. We handle spouse and children’s sponsorship filings, Emirates ID applications, and domestic staff visas as part of the same engagement.
