LONG-TERM RESIDENCY
Immigration
UAE Golden Visa The UAE Golden Visa grants long-term, renewable residency to investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talents and their families — without the need for a local sponsor. Our advisors assess your eligibility, prepare a watertight application and manage the process end-to-end across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Hero Image: Upload a premium Dubai skyline or passport/visa image. If pasting a URL, use a licensed high-resolution image (1600×900 or larger) from your own media library or a stock provider you have rights to.
10 Years
Renewable Validity
100%
Business Ownership
0
Local Sponsor Required
98%
Application Success Rate
Overview
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence permit that allows foreign nationals to live, work and study in the Emirates for 5 or 10 years, with automatic renewal on continued eligibility. Unlike standard work permits, it is not tied to a single employer and does not require a UAE national sponsor. Eligibility spans several routes — including real-estate investment, business and entrepreneurship, specialised talent (such as doctors, scientists, engineers and creatives), outstanding students, and senior professionals. Each route carries its own criteria and documentation requirements. Songbird Consulting reviews your profile against every available route, identifies the strongest path to approval, and handles the full application: eligibility assessment, document preparation and attestation, submission, medical and Emirates ID coordination, and family sponsorship. You deal with one team from first consultation to visa stamping.
Key Benefits
5 or 10-year renewable residency with no local sponsor required.
Sponsor your spouse, children and parents under one application.
100% foreign ownership of your UAE business.
Freedom to live, work, study or retire anywhere in the UAE.
Ability to stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing residency.
Access to UAE banking, schooling, healthcare and tax advantages.
The Procedure
Eligibility Assessment
We review your profile against all Golden Visa routes and confirm the strongest path to approval.
Document Preparation
We compile, translate and attest every required document to UAE standards.
Application Submission
We submit your application to the relevant authority (ICP / GDRFA) and track it to nomination/approval.
Medical & Biometrics
We coordinate your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Visa Stamping & ID Issuance
Your residence visa is issued and Emirates ID processed.
Family Sponsorship
We extend residency to your dependents under the same file.
Who Is This For?
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Golden Visa valid?
It is issued for 5 or 10 years depending on the route, and is renewable as long as you continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
Do I need a local sponsor?
No. The Golden Visa removes the requirement for a UAE national sponsor and allows 100% ownership of your business.
Can I include my family?
Yes. You can sponsor your spouse, children and, in many cases, your parents under the same application.
Will I lose my visa if I leave the UAE?
No. Golden Visa holders can stay outside the UAE for extended periods without their residency being cancelled, unlike standard visas.
How long does the process take?
Timelines vary by route and authority, but most applications are processed within a few weeks once documents are complete. We give you a realistic estimate at the assessment stage.
Take the First Step
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Schedule a consultation with our advisors to discuss your personalised plan.