What are the requirements for a UAE retirement visa?

The UAE offers a 5-year retirement visa for eligible individuals who meet the following requirements:

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must be at least 55 years old.

  • Own property in the UAE valued at a minimum of AED 2 million. The property must be fully paid (not mortgaged).

  • The applicant must be inside the UAE at the time of application.

Required Documents:

  • Title deed(s)

  • Valid passport

  • Previous Emirates ID

  • Passport-sized photograph

  • Health insurance

Application Process:

  1. Complete a medical fitness test.

  2. Hold or cancel any existing family visa.

  3. Cancel the applicant’s current visa.

  4. Complete visa stamping (valid for 5 years).

  5. Obtain a new Emirates ID (valid for 5 years).

  6. Re-activate or apply for the family visa, if applicable.

Fees (approximate):

  • Medical test (VIP): AED 753

  • Emirates ID (5 years): AED 572.50

  • 5-year residency visa: AED 888.75

  • Management fee: AED 100

  • Total: AED 2,314.25

  • File opening for dependent visa: AED 318.75
    Note: Health insurance is not included in the above fees.

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