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Why Internal Audit

Plan your future in the UAE with greater continuity.

Internal audit focuses on risks, controls and processes. A scoped review can help management understand where working practices differ from intended procedures and which issues deserve attention.

Long-term residency

Golden Residency provides eligible applicants with long-term residence in the UAE, supporting plans for work, study and investment.

Greater independence

The programme provides residency without the need for a sponsor, subject to the conditions of the approved category.

Family planning

Eligible holders can explore residence permits for family members under the applicable requirements.

Eligibility routes

A clearer path towards long-term UAE residency.

Golden Residency supports eligible investors, professionals, entrepreneurs and exceptional talent seeking long-term residence in the UAE. Begin with your circumstances, the relevant category and the evidence needed to support an application.

Property investors

Explore the property investor route where qualifying UAE property meets the applicable value and ownership requirements. Dubai’s property route requires property valued at least AED 2 million, subject to supporting conditions.

Review the proposed investment category and the records required to establish qualifying ownership, investment or business activity.

Consider your occupation, qualifications and employment records together with the income and other conditions applicable to your category.

Discuss your venture, business history and any approvals or recommendations needed for the entrepreneur route.

Consider academic results, institution recognition, graduation dates and any required recommendations.

These routes provide an initial guide. Eligibility depends on the complete category requirements, supporting evidence and assessment by the relevant UAE authority.

From initial discussion to application preparation.

RouteWhat is assessedTypical supporting evidence
Property investorQualifying property value, ownership and any financing conditions.Property ownership records and any required supporting confirmations.
Professional or specialistOccupation, qualifications, employment and category-specific income conditions.Employment, qualification and income records, as applicable.

Meeting one threshold does not confirm eligibility. The relevant authority assesses the full application, and supporting conditions must be checked for your category.

How it works?

From initial discussion to application preparation.

  1. 01 · Understand your circumstances

    Discuss your current residence status, profession or investment, family plans and any relevant deadlines..

  2. 02 · Identify a potential route

    Compare your circumstances with the relevant category and clarify the evidence or approvals that may be required..

  3. 03 · Prepare supporting documents

    Organise the agreed records and identify any translation, attestation or additional evidence requirements.

  4. 04 · Agree the next steps

    Confirm the assistance scope, application channel and responsibilities, including any further authority requests.

What you receive

Clear guidance for your next residency step.

Agree the assistance scope and responsibilities before proceeding.

An initial category review

Your circumstances, potential route and points requiring further confirmation.

A tailored document checklist

The records to prepare, with missing documents and supporting requirements identified.

An agreed application plan

Responsibilities, assistance fees and next steps, with government and third-party requirements explained separately.

Prepare with confidence

What information will help your eligibility review?

The final document list depends on your category and application circumstances.

Identity and current residency

Your nationality, current country of residence, UAE visa status and any relevant expiry dates.

Category-specific evidence

Employment and qualification records, property documents, investment evidence or achievement records, depending on the proposed route.

Previous applications and family plans

Any previous nominations or applications, family members to include and dates affecting your plans.

Please leave out passport numbers and confidential documents in your initial enquiry. Agree a suitable document-sharing method first.


A useful starting point

Your Golden Visa preparation checklist

  1. Identify the Golden Visa category you want to explore.
  2. Summarise your profession, investment or achievements.
  3. Note your current residence and UAE visa status.
  4. Check whether supporting documents are available.
  5. List any family members you wish to include.
  6. Note any upcoming visa expiry or travel dates.

Fees & timescales

A proposal built around the assistance you need.

Your category, application stage and document readiness help determine the work involved. Request a written breakdown of professional fees, government charges and third-party costs.

Category and application stage

Your proposed category, current residence status and any nomination requirements affect the process.

Documents and additional requirements

Translations, attestations, medical checks and insurance may be required. Their costs and timing depend on your circumstances.

Authority review and completion

Processing depends on the application channel, document completeness and further requests from the relevant authority.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you need. Let’s discuss your requirements.

Why start with Arabian Advisor?

Connect your residency plans with practical next steps.

Your Golden Visa enquiry starts with your circumstances and the category you wish to explore. Discuss the evidence available, your plans and the assistance you need before agreeing how to proceed.

Who will assist with my enquiry?

Confirm your contact person, their role and the assistance included in the proposed engagement.

What will the proposal include?

Agree the category review, document preparation, coordination responsibilities and fees before proceeding.

How will progress be communicated?

Agree how document requests, application updates and the next steps will be shared.

Your questions, answered

Golden Visa FAQs.

Practical answers to help you prepare for your first discussion.

Who can apply for a UAE Golden Visa?

Eligible categories include investors, entrepreneurs, professionals, exceptional talent and outstanding students or graduates. Each route has its own evidence and approval requirements.

Dubai’s property investor route requires qualifying property valued at least AED 2 million. Ownership records and any financing arrangements must satisfy the relevant conditions.

Income is one part of the assessment for applicable professional routes. Occupation, qualifications, employment records and other conditions must also be satisfied.

The checklist depends on your category and current status. It may include identity documents, employment records, qualifications, property records or investment evidence.

The relevant UAE authority decides eligibility and approval. Assistance can support preparation and coordination, while the authority assesses the application.

Golden Residency holders can explore residence permits for family members under the applicable rules. Documents and procedures depend on the relationship and current residence status.

Request a written quote based on your category and the work required. Professional fees, government charges and third-party services should be identified separately.

Timing depends on document readiness, the category, any nomination or approval requirements and authority processing. An estimate can be discussed after reviewing your circumstances.

Your next step starts here

Let’s talk about your Golden Visa plans.

Share your circumstances. Explore the residency assistance you need.

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What does your business need next?

Whether you have a specific requirement or are exploring your options, start by sharing a little about your business.

Our focus

Businesses in Dubai, UAE

Accounting. Tax. Business setup.
A clear place to begin.

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