Fixed Deposit Golden Visa
10-year residency through verified financial economy investment.
Eligibility rules
Deposit amount
The investor must maintain a AED 2 Million fixed deposit with a UAE-based bank.
Locking period
The fixed deposit must be locked for a minimum period of 2 years from the date of issuance.
Required documents
Bank confirmation letter
Confirming AED 2M deposit, locked for 2 years.
Passport copy
Clear copy with 6 months validity.
Digital photo
Digital photo with white background.
Process roadmap
Bank Letter Issuance
Step 1Obtaining the official confirmation letter from your bank in the required immigration format.
Immigration pre-approval
Step 2Security and document verification by the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship.
Visa cancellation
Step 3Closing existing UAE residency. Not required for on-arrival and tourist visa.
Medical fitness
Visa issuance
Step 5Official digital approval of your 10-year residency status.
E-ID application
Step 6Processing for your premium Golden identity card.
Biometrics
Step 7Required for first-timers only whose biometrics have never been collected for Emirates ID before.
Emirates ID Delivery
Step 8Physical delivery of your card via secure courier to your registered address.