GCC Visa and Residency Comparison: Golden Visa, Premium Residency, and Work Permits
A comparative analysis of visa and residency programmes across the GCC, covering long-term visas, investment residency, work permits, and talent attraction frameworks. This benchmark evaluates the competitiveness of each country's immigration regime.
UAE Golden Visa Programme
The UAE's long-term residency visa programme offering five- and ten-year renewable visas to investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, skilled professionals, and outstanding students. The Golden Visa is the federation's primary instrument for talent attraction and retention.