UAE Launches Nomination-Based Golden Visa for Indians—No Property or Business Investment Required
Monday, 7 July 2025
The UAE has unveiled a new nomination-based Golden Visa program exclusively for Indian and Bangladeshi nationals, offering lifetime residency without the need for property or trade license investments. Applicants can now secure the visa by paying AED 100,000 and passing background checks.
Key Highlights:
- No Property or Business Investment Needed
- Indians can now apply for UAE’s Golden Visa without real estate or business investment
- One-time fee of AED 100,000 (~₹23.3 lakh)
- Pilot Project with India & Bangladesh
- India and Bangladesh selected as the first CEPA partner countries to test this nomination-based visa
- Over 5,000 Indian applications expected within first 3 months
- Simple Application Process
- Applications via One Vasco centres, Rayad Group offices, online portal, or call centre
- No need to visit the UAE during application phase
- Strict Background Checks
- Includes anti-money laundering, criminal, and social media screening
- Assesses applicant’s potential to contribute to UAE’s economy/culture
- Lifetime Residency with Full Benefits
- Includes rights to sponsor family, employ domestic help, and run any business
- Visa remains valid regardless of property status (unlike traditional property-based visa)
- Expanded Eligibility Includes:
- Nurses (15+ years’ experience), teachers, principals, professors
- Content creators, YouTubers, podcasters, e-sports pros (25+ years)
- Scientists, executives, entrepreneurs, and yacht owners
