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UAE Golden Visa Offers Lifetime Residency for ₹23 Lakh: Here’s How Indians Can Apply
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, JUL 7 – The UAE's new Golden Visa offers lifetime residency for Indian professionals at a one-time fee of Rs 23 lakh, removing previous investment requirements and expecting over 5,000 applicants soon.
- In 2025, the UAE launched a nomination-based Golden Visa scheme for Indians and Bangladeshis, slashing fees by 96% to around ₹23 lakh for lifetime residency without property investment.
- The UAE's decarbonisation and real estate oversupply prompted a strategic shift to attract skilled professionals in AI, climate tech, and fintech, to sustain economic growth.
- The UAE's nomination-based Golden Visa process involves approved agencies, expects nearly 5,000 applications in 90 days, and includes background checks such as AML and social media screening.
- The new scheme offers visa holders flexible job and startup opportunities, along with extended residency and full family sponsorship privileges.
- The UAE's new nomination-based Golden Visa scheme for Indians aims to attract talent and ensure economic survival beyond oil, amid rising global protectionism and decarbonisation trends.
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