Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: United Arab Emirates (RBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 7th (score: 88.84)
- Procedure: 6th
- Mobility: 7th
- Tax Optimization: 1st
- Quality of Life: 11th
- Investment: 8th
Country Information
Legal Provision | |
Region | Middle East – Asia |
Minimum investment threshold | $545,000 |
Year of inception | 2017 (expanded in 2022) |
Visa-free countries | 181 |
Investment options | Investment in real estate, acquisition of property through financing from designated local banks, or the purchase of one or more off-plan properties from government-approved local real estate developers. |
Physical presence requirements | No mandatory residency requirements |
Family member inclusion | The main applicant can include spouse, children (no age limit for unmarried daughters, sons up to 25), and domestic staff can be included |
Dual citizenship allowed | Restricted |
Path to citizenship | Eligibility to apply for citizenship after 30 years of continuous residence, with specific conditions |
Average processing time | 1 - 2 months |