Your Key to Unlocking a Future of Opportunity.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH BUILD YOUR FUTURE IN THE UAE
1. Golden Visa (UAE LONG -TERM RESIDENCY OPTIONS)
The Golden Visa is the most relevant option for many investors, entrepreneurs and highly skilled professionals.
It can be issued for 5 or 10 years, does not require a traditional sponsor, allows family sponsorship, and has special flexibility regarding staying outside the UAE.
Who can Qualify?
- Investors
- Entrepreneurs
- Doctors and specialists
- Scientists
- Exceptional talents
- Outstanding students and graduates
- Certain senior executives and specialised professionals
- Humanitarian pioneers
For example, the official UAE information currently lists AED 2 million as a key investment threshold for certain investor pathways. However, the exact requirements depend on the category.
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2. Green Residency
The Green Residency is a 5-year self-sponsored residence designed particularly for eligible individuals who can contribute to the UAE economy through skilled Professionals, freelancing, entrepreneurship or investment.
Who can Qualify?
- Skilled employees
- Freelancers
- Self-employed individuals
- Investors
- Business partners
It is especially useful for someone who wants to live and work in the UAE without being tied to an employer as their residence sponsor.
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3. Blue Residency
The Blue Residency is very different from Golden and Green visa. It is a 10-year residence visa introduced for individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental protection and sustainability in the UAE.
Who can Qualify?
- Environmental & Innovators
- Individuals with Notable Environmental Achievements
- Sustainability Professionals
- Environmental Researchers & Scientists
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UAE Golden Visa vs Green Residency vs Blue Residency
| Feature | 🥇 Golden residency Visa | 🟢 Green Residency visa | 🔵 Blue Residency visa |
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| Validity | 5 or 10 years | 5 years | 10 years |
| Main purpose | Attract investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talent & specialists | Attract skilled professionals, freelancers and investors/business partners | Recognize exceptional environmental & sustainability contributions |
| Sponsor required? | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Who can apply? | Investors, entrepreneurs, specialists, scientists, outstanding students, etc. | Skilled workers, freelancers, self-employed people, investors/business partners | Environmentalists, sustainability experts, researchers, activists, award winners, etc. |
| Family sponsorship | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | General benefits of long-term residency apply; eligibility depends on the applicable rules |
| Stay outside UAE | Can stay outside UAE longer than the normal 6-month rule | Long-term residency; specific rules apply | Long-term residency; specific rules apply |
| Best suited for | High-value investors, entrepreneurs & highly qualified professionals | Professionals, freelancers & business owners | Environmental/sustainability leaders |
| Visa | Who it is generally for | How BAM can help |
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| Golden Visa | Investors, entrepreneurs, specialized professionals, outstanding students and other eligible categories | Eligibility assessment, business/investment structuring, company formation support, financial documentation, tax/compliance records, application coordination and family sponsorship assistance |
| Green Visa | Skilled employees, freelancers and investors/entrepreneurs meeting the relevant criteria | Business setup, investor documentation, financial records, company compliance, supporting documents and application assistance |
| Blue Visa | Individuals with exceptional contributions to environmental protection and sustainability | Eligibility/document review, professional/business documentation, supporting financial records and application coordination |
