Retirement residency visa

Valid for 5 years, the renewable retirement visa is open to retired applicants who are at least 55 years old. They must also fulfil one of these financial options: 

Option 1
Minimum yearly income of AED180,000 (approx. US$49,000 annually or AED15,000/US$4,100 per month)

Option 2
AED1 million (approx. US$275,000) savings in a 3-year fixed deposit

Option 3
AED1 million (approx. US$275,000) unmortgaged property OR mortgaged property, for which the payment to date is at least AED1 million

Option 4
A combination of Options 2 and 3, with a minimum value of AED1 million (approx. US$275,000) in a 3-year fixed deposit and property (worth at least AED500,000 each)

With the multiple-entry visa, you’ll be regarded as a resident of the UAE and can therefore freely travel and enter the country at your convenience. You’ll also have access to all the standard services that residents benefit from, including telecommunications and utilities.

Once you've decided which one of the four financial options you want to apply under – monthly income or pension, savings, property or a combination of savings and property, you'll need to prepare official documentation that proves your financial status.

All international applicants will need to send their passport copy and those of their dependents (if any), along with a copy of their marriage certificate if sponsoring their spouse. UAE residents will need to additionally provide copies of their current visa and Emirates ID, both for themselves and any dependents. 

Once all your documents are ready, submit your application to one of two relevant authorities, based on which financial option you choose.