13 September 2026 · How To
How to Apply for the Golden Visa
Applying for the Golden Visa means choosing your route, gathering the supporting evidence (a Dubai Land Department valuation for property, an employment contract and degree for professionals, or project approval for entrepreneurs), securing any bank or developer no-objection certificate for financed property, and submitting through the ICP or GDRFA channels. Once issued, you can sponsor your family and domestic staff.
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Documents by route
Evidence depends on your route.
- Property: DLD valuation (+ NOC if financed).
- Professional: contract and degree.
- Entrepreneur: project approval.
- Investor: proof of investment.
Through ICP/GDRFA
Then sponsor your family.
- Apply via ICP or GDRFA channels.
- Respond to any requirements.
- Receive the Golden Visa.
- Sponsor spouse, children and staff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For the application process.
Where do I apply for the Golden Visa?
Through the ICP or GDRFA (in Dubai) channels, depending on your route and location.
What documents do I need?
It depends on the route: a DLD valuation for property, a contract and degree for professionals, or project approval for entrepreneurs.
Can I sponsor my family after?
Yes. Once issued, you can sponsor your spouse, children and domestic staff.
Can Exiloz manage the application?
Yes. We coordinate the documents and the ICP/GDRFA application end to end.
Apply with confidence
Exiloz coordinates your documents and the ICP/GDRFA Golden Visa application.