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Residence visa for the retired

Retired foreigners can apply for a long-term visa of 5 years. Read about the eligibility criteria and the steps to apply.

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Eligibility

Retired foreigners can apply for a long-term visa of 5 years. For a retiree to be eligible for the retirement visa, he/she must:

either have worked for not less than 15 years inside or outside the UAE, or be 55 years old or more at the time of retirement and
own a property/properties of no less than AED 1 million or
have financial savings of no less than AED 1 million or
have a monthly income of AED 20,000 (15,000 a month for Dubai).

The visa is valid for 5 years with the possibility of renewing it if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Learn about the retirement programme in Dubai and how to apply for a visa.

Updated on 15 Jul 2024

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