UAE Golden Visa for Indian citizens
Indian citizens qualify for the UAE Golden Visa under exactly the same categories as every other nationality — there is no India-specific scheme. The most common routes for Indians are property worth AED 2 million (about ₹5.18 crore), a senior job paying at least AED 30,000 a month (about ₹7.78 lakh), business ownership, and outstanding-student results. ICP has confirmed that the reported “lifetime Golden Visa for AED 100,000” is false.
Golden Visa thresholds and fees in rupees
| Item | AED | INR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Property or investment threshold | AED 2,000,000 | ₹5.18 crore |
| Company tax contribution route (per year) | AED 250,000 | ₹64.80 lakh |
| Entrepreneur SME revenue (per year) | AED 1,000,000 | ₹2.59 crore |
| Specialised professional salary (per month) | AED 30,000 | ₹7.78 lakh |
| DLD investor government fees | AED 9,884.75 | ₹2.56 lakh |
| Each family member (DLD) | AED 5,774.50 | ₹1.50 lakh |
Conversion: AED 1 ≈ ₹25.92, from ECB EUR/USD and EUR/INR reference rates and the AED–USD peg midpoint of 3.6725. Rates move daily; use your bank’s rate for real transfers.
Routes Indian applicants most often use
AED 2M of UAE property
Ready, mortgaged (approved local bank) or off-plan from an approved developer. Property guide.
Senior professionals
MOHRE level 1–2 role, bachelor’s degree, valid UAE work permit and AED 30,000+ monthly salary. Eligibility.
Founders & partners
AED 2M capital or share, AED 250K annual federal tax, or an SME with AED 1M revenue. Business owners.
Top performers
UAE school 95%+, or qualifying GPA from a UAE or top-100 university. Students.
Indian documents: certification and attestation
DLD asks for certified marriage and birth certificates for family members, and a consulate-certified dependency certificate for parents. Indian-issued certificates usually need attestation and, where required, legal translation before submission. We coordinate attestation and translation as part of the file.
The “lifetime Golden Visa for AED 100,000” claim
In July 2025 reports in Indian media claimed Indians could buy a lifetime UAE Golden Visa through nomination for AED 100,000. ICP described these reports as false rumours, said all Golden Visa applications are handled only through official government channels inside the UAE, and warned people not to pay money or hand over documents to anyone claiming to sell one.
THAJ prepares documents and coordinates appointments; it does not sell visas or guarantee approval. Decisions belong to ICP, GDRFA and DLD.
Frequently asked questions
Can Indians get the UAE Golden Visa?
Yes. Indian citizens can apply under any Golden Residency category on the same terms as other nationalities.
How much is the UAE Golden Visa for Indians in rupees?
Dubai property investors pay AED 9,884.75 in DLD government fees, about ₹2.56 lakh at 26 October 2026 rates, on top of the AED 2 million (about ₹5.18 crore) property investment.
Is the AED 100,000 lifetime Golden Visa real?
No. ICP called it a false rumour in July 2025 and said Golden Visa applications go only through official UAE government channels.
Do I pay tax in India if I hold a UAE Golden Visa?
A UAE visa does not by itself change your Indian tax position; Indian residency rules depend on days in India and other tests. India and the UAE have a double taxation avoidance agreement. Speak to an Indian tax adviser. UAE tax residency is covered on our tax page.
Can I sponsor my parents from India?
Yes. ICP allows Golden Residency holders to sponsor parents. DLD asks for a consulate-certified dependency certificate, certified birth certificate and health insurance.
Official sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change; the authority’s current page always prevails.
- Golden Residency Guide — Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
- Golden Visa application — Investor (fees, documents, terms) — Dubai Land Department (DLD)
- ICP denies granting lifetime Golden Residency to a number of nationalities (8 July 2025) — ICP media centre
- UAE says reports of Dh100,000 golden visas for certain nationalities are false (9 July 2025) — The National
- Euro foreign exchange reference rates (USD and INR), 26 October 2026 — European Central Bank
- Domestic market operations — the dirham peg (USD/AED 3.672 buy, 3.673 sell; midpoint 3.6725 used here) — Central Bank of the UAE
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