{"id":57604,"date":"2025-07-09T17:23:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/?p=57604"},"modified":"2025-07-09T17:23:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:53:55","slug":"uae-new-golden-visa-for-indians-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/uae-new-golden-visa-for-indians-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE New Golden Visa for Indians: All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Recent reports about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offering a Golden Visa to Indian nationals<\/a> at a significantly lower cost, around \u20b923 lakh, have stirred fresh interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The news reported that a new, low-cost Golden Visa program was being tested for both Indian and Bangladeshi citizens, offering long-term residency benefits at a significantly reduced price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This created a buzz on social media. But the excitement soon turned into confusion, as UAE officials have not confirmed any changes to the current Golden Visa rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a simple look at what\u2019s being reported, what the visa claims to offer, and what experts and officials have said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Media Buzz vs. Official Silence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The viral reports claimed that the UAE had introduced a new pilot Golden Visa program that would allow Indians and Bangladeshis to secure long-term residency by paying just AED 100,000 (around \u20b923 lakh). This would be a dramatic drop from the usual AED 2 million (over \u20b94.6 crore) investment requirement<\/a> for the visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, UAE-based officials and experts have firmly stated that they are unaware of any such changes. The Emirates News Agency, the official channel for all government announcements in the UAE, has published no updates on any revised visa program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Economic Times<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Golden Visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Golden Visa is a residency program that allows high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)<\/a> to settle abroad, either immediately or after retirement. It is particularly popular among those looking to relocate permanently for better lifestyle, tax benefits, or investment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By obtaining a Golden Visa, individuals gain legal residency in the host country, along with rights such as living, working, studying, and accessing healthcare services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investment-Linked Golden Visas: The Current Norm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The UAE\u2019s Golden Visa scheme, introduced in 2019, is a government-regulated long-term residency program designed for investors, skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals with exceptional talents. Common ways to qualify for the visa include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n