The United Arab Emirates has introduced a significant update to its Golden Visa programme, offering Indian and Bangladeshi nationals a 10-year renewable residency without the need to purchase property or hold a trade licence. At a one-time cost of AED 100,000 (approximately ₹23.3 lakh), the initiative is being hailed as a game-changer, particularly for salaried and high-earning professionals from India seeking stability and global mobility.
This move marks a shift from the earlier requirements, which mandated a minimum investment of AED 2 million. Now, eligible individuals—ranging from educators and digital creators to maritime and finance professionals—can apply through a nomination-based system, provided they pass background checks and demonstrate potential contributions to the UAE’s economy and society.
The Golden Visa also offers extensive family sponsorship benefits, allowing holders to bring in their spouse, children, elderly parents, and domestic staff, with residency durations aligned with the primary applicant. Applications can be submitted online, through designated centres, or call centres in the applicant’s home country.
Since its announcement, the programme has sparked widespread discussion across social media platforms in India, with many users highlighting the growing trend of migration among the country’s well-to-do salaried class. For some, the ₹23 lakh price tag is being seen as a worthy investment when compared to similar luxury expenditures in India.
Beyond individual opportunity, the policy has prompted questions about whether India will reform its tax and legal systems to retain its talent and taxpayers. As the UAE positions itself as a global hub for skilled professionals and innovators, its long-term residency offer underscores a strategic pivot to attract talent from across borders.
Authorities have confirmed that while the programme currently targets Indian and Bangladeshi nationals, an international rollout is planned following the pilot phase.
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