Indians Can Now Get UAE's Golden Visa without Trade License, Property Purchase
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, JUL 6 – The UAE pilot programme offers lifetime residency to Indians staking $100,000 in Toncoin, with over 5,000 expected applicants in three months, targeting diverse professionals beyond investors.
- The UAE launched a new nomination-based Golden Visa program allowing Indians to secure long-term residency without property or business investment as of 2025.
- This initiative follows the May 2022 CEPA between India and the UAE and forms part of a pilot project starting with India and Bangladesh to strengthen bilateral ties.
- Under this program, Rayad Group and VFS vet applicants with background checks including anti-money laundering, criminal records, and social media before government final approval.
- Applicants pay a fee of AED 100,000 , and the nomination-based visa is permanent, allowing holders to engage in any business or professional work and sponsor family members.
- This expansion broadens eligibility beyond wealthy investors to skilled professionals, indicating UAE’s aim to attract diverse talent and deepen economic and cultural relations with India.
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