10-year UAE residence (not citizenship) by investment or qualifying business.
You still need to confirm: You meet a qualifying route (real estate AED 2M / investment AED 2M / startup AED 500k / tax-paying business); Clean record and medical fitness; You can obtain an Emirates ID. A consultant can tell you whether these can be met.
Last verified 2026-06-17 against the official source. Immigration and investment rules change frequently and program intake can pause without notice. This checklist is for orientation only — it is not an eligibility determination and is not legal advice. Confirm every figure and your eligibility with a licensed ACME consultant before acting.
Verify with the official source: From 2026, co-owners must each hold ≥ AED 400,000 — confirm at u.ae. Full DLD-registered value counts even with a mortgage (Feb 2026 clarification).