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UAE Golden Visa
United Arab Emirates · Middle East
Golden Visa / ResidencyTemporary residencyOpenTax optimizationKeep Chinese passportFast passport
- Min investment
- $545,000
- Investment routes
- Real estate · Business / enterprise · Bank deposit
- Time to status
- 1-2 months
- Path to citizenship
- 30 years (citizenship rare/by decree)
- Residency requirement
- No minimum stay (1 entry / 6 months)
- Visa-free destinations
- Not specified
- Dual citizenship allowed
- N/A (residency)
Notes for Chinese applicants
10-yr renewable visa from AED 2M (~$545k) property; 2-yr investor from ~$204k. Zero income tax, no real path to citizenship. Pure residency/tax base — keeps Chinese passport.
About United Arab Emirates
- Healthcare
- ★★★★★
- Safety
- ★★★★★
- Cost of living
- High
- Climate
- Arid / Desert
- China relations
- Strong ties / BRI partner