Eligibility
Meeting the criteria set by UAE government authorities for a specific visa category.
Qualifying investment
Assets or income (such as property ownership, business investment, or salary) used to meet Golden Visa requirements.
Nomination
Formal confirmation from the relevant authority for certain visa categories before final approval.
Issuance
The stage at which the Golden Visa is officially approved and granted.
Renewal
Extension of Golden Visa validity, subject to continued compliance with eligibility rules at the time of renewal.
Medical fitness
Mandatory health screening required as part of UAE residency issuance.
Biometrics
Identity verification steps such as fingerprinting or facial recognition.
Authority review
The evaluation carried out by UAE immigration or government entities to confirm eligibility and compliance.
Qualifying property value
The value is assessed by authorities based on official documentation, not market or asking prices.