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UAE Golden Visa 2026: Requirements, Cost & StepsInvestment

UAE Golden Visa 2026: Requirements, Cost & Steps

The UAE Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable residence for property investors (from AED 2 million), investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talents and outstanding students, with family sponsorship included.

Property investors, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, creatives and outstanding students

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Dubai 2-Year Property Investor Visa (AED 750k)Investment

Dubai 2-Year Property Investor Visa (AED 750k)

The UAE property investor visa is a 2-year renewable residence for buyers of Dubai property worth commonly around AED 750,000. It is a lower-threshold step below the 10-year Golden Visa.

Property buyers who want residence at a lower entry level than the Golden Visa

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Dubai Company Formation: Mainland vs Free Zone GuideBusiness

Dubai Company Formation: Mainland vs Free Zone Guide

You can set up a UAE company on the mainland or in a free zone such as DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, DIFC or ADGM. Most activities allow 100% foreign ownership, and the company can sponsor your investor or partner visa.

Entrepreneurs, consultants, traders and investors who want a UAE company and residence

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Study in Dubai: University Admission in the UAEStudy

Study in Dubai: University Admission in the UAE

Students can apply to federal, local, private and international branch-campus universities in the UAE. Each institution sets its entry rules, and the university sponsors the student visa after acceptance.

School leavers, international students and their families

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Turkish Citizenship by Investment: USD 400,000 RouteCitizenship

Turkish Citizenship by Investment: USD 400,000 Route

Foreign investors can obtain Turkish citizenship for themselves, their spouse and children under 18 by buying real estate worth at least USD 400,000 and keeping it for 3 years, or through a qualifying deposit, bond, fund or business investment.

Investors and families seeking a second passport

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Turkish Residence Permit by Property (USD 200,000)Residency

Turkish Residence Permit by Property (USD 200,000)

Foreigners who own residential property in Istanbul worth at least USD 200,000 (recorded on the title deed) can apply for a renewable short-term residence permit, usually issued for 1 to 2 years by the Presidency of Migration Management.

Property buyers who want legal residence in Istanbul

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Student Residence Permit in Türkiye: RequirementsStudy

Student Residence Permit in Türkiye: Requirements

International students admitted to a YÖK-recognised Turkish university enter on a student visa and apply for a student residence permit within 30 days of arrival, issued by the Presidency of Migration Management.

International students and their parents

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Opening a Bank Account in Türkiye as a ForeignerBusiness

Opening a Bank Account in Türkiye as a Foreigner

Foreigners can open personal and company bank accounts in Türkiye, usually with a passport, a Turkish tax number and proof of address; many banks prefer a residence permit, and policies differ by bank and nationality.

Residents, property buyers, investors and company owners

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Driving Licence in Türkiye: Exchange a Foreign LicenceResidency

Driving Licence in Türkiye: Exchange a Foreign Licence

Residents in Türkiye can commonly use a foreign driving licence for a limited period, often cited as 6 months from the residence permit start date, then must exchange it for a Turkish licence at the Population and Citizenship Affairs directorate.

Residence permit holders, students, families and professionals who drive

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Study in Türkiye: University Admission for ForeignersStudy

Study in Türkiye: University Admission for Foreigners

International students apply to Turkish universities one by one: each university sets its own requirements, and programmes are taught in English or Turkish. After acceptance comes the student visa and the student residence permit.

International students, school leavers and their families

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UAE Golden Visa 2026: Requirements, Cost & StepsInvestment

UAE Golden Visa 2026: Requirements, Cost & Steps

The UAE Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable residence for property investors (from AED 2 million), investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talents and outstanding students, with family sponsorship included.

Property investors, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, creatives and outstanding students

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Dubai 2-Year Property Investor Visa (AED 750k)Investment

Dubai 2-Year Property Investor Visa (AED 750k)

The UAE property investor visa is a 2-year renewable residence for buyers of Dubai property worth commonly around AED 750,000. It is a lower-threshold step below the 10-year Golden Visa.

Property buyers who want residence at a lower entry level than the Golden Visa

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Dubai Company Formation: Mainland vs Free Zone GuideBusiness

Dubai Company Formation: Mainland vs Free Zone Guide

You can set up a UAE company on the mainland or in a free zone such as DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, DIFC or ADGM. Most activities allow 100% foreign ownership, and the company can sponsor your investor or partner visa.

Entrepreneurs, consultants, traders and investors who want a UAE company and residence

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UAE Student Visa: University Sponsorship & DocumentsStudy

UAE Student Visa: University Sponsorship & Documents

A UAE student visa is a residence permit sponsored by a licensed UAE university or school. Outstanding students and graduates may later qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa.

International students and parents choosing a university or school in the UAE

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UAE Employment Visa: Process, Documents & TimelineWork

UAE Employment Visa: Process, Documents & Timeline

A UAE employment visa is a work permit and residence sponsored by your employer through MOHRE. It includes a medical test and an Emirates ID, and it lets you sponsor family once you meet the income rules.

Professionals with a UAE job offer and employers hiring from abroad

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UAE Freelance Permit & 5-Year Green Visa GuideWork

UAE Freelance Permit & 5-Year Green Visa Guide

The UAE Green Visa is a 5-year self-sponsored residence for skilled employees, freelancers, self-employed people and investors or partners. Freelancers can also work through a free-zone or MOHRE freelance permit.

Freelancers, consultants, self-employed professionals and skilled employees who want independent residence

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UAE Family Sponsorship Visa: Spouse, Children, ParentsFamily

UAE Family Sponsorship Visa: Spouse, Children, Parents

UAE residents who meet the salary threshold, commonly AED 4,000 per month or AED 3,000 plus accommodation, can sponsor their spouse, children and parents for residence visas.

UAE residents who want their spouse, children or parents to live with them

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UAE Retirement Visa: Age 55+ Requirements & StepsResidency

UAE Retirement Visa: Age 55+ Requirements & Steps

The UAE retirement visa is a 5-year residence for people aged 55 and over who qualify through property, savings or pension income. Commonly cited criteria are AED 1 million in property, AED 1 million in savings, or AED 15,000 to 20,000 monthly income.

Retirees aged 55 and over who want to live in the UAE

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Dubai Remote Work Visa: Income, Documents & How to ApplyResidency

Dubai Remote Work Visa: Income, Documents & How to Apply

The UAE remote work (virtual working) visa is a 1-year residence for people employed by a company abroad who can prove their job and a minimum income, commonly cited as USD 3,500 per month.

Employees and business owners working for companies abroad who want to live in the UAE

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Study in Dubai: University Admission in the UAEStudy

Study in Dubai: University Admission in the UAE

Students can apply to federal, local, private and international branch-campus universities in the UAE. Each institution sets its entry rules, and the university sponsors the student visa after acceptance.

School leavers, international students and their families

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Türkiye

Turkish Citizenship by Investment: USD 400,000 RouteCitizenship

Turkish Citizenship by Investment: USD 400,000 Route

Foreign investors can obtain Turkish citizenship for themselves, their spouse and children under 18 by buying real estate worth at least USD 400,000 and keeping it for 3 years, or through a qualifying deposit, bond, fund or business investment.

Investors and families seeking a second passport

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Turkish Residence Permit by Property (USD 200,000)Residency

Turkish Residence Permit by Property (USD 200,000)

Foreigners who own residential property in Istanbul worth at least USD 200,000 (recorded on the title deed) can apply for a renewable short-term residence permit, usually issued for 1 to 2 years by the Presidency of Migration Management.

Property buyers who want legal residence in Istanbul

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Short-Term Residence Permit in Türkiye: How to ApplyResidency

Short-Term Residence Permit in Türkiye: How to Apply

A short-term (tourism) residence permit lets foreigners stay in Türkiye beyond the visa-free or 90-day limit, with a rental contract or other accommodation proof, health insurance and proof of financial means, issued by the Presidency of Migration Management.

Long-stay visitors, remote workers and retirees in Istanbul

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Student Residence Permit in Türkiye: RequirementsStudy

Student Residence Permit in Türkiye: Requirements

International students admitted to a YÖK-recognised Turkish university enter on a student visa and apply for a student residence permit within 30 days of arrival, issued by the Presidency of Migration Management.

International students and their parents

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Work Permit in Türkiye: Employer Process & DocumentsWork

Work Permit in Türkiye: Employer Process & Documents

Foreigners need a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to work in Türkiye; the employer normally applies on the employee's behalf, and highly qualified people may qualify for the Turquoise Card.

Professionals, employers and skilled foreign workers

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Company Formation in Türkiye: Ltd. Şti. vs A.Ş. GuideBusiness

Company Formation in Türkiye: Ltd. Şti. vs A.Ş. Guide

Foreigners can own 100% of a limited (Ltd. Şti.) or joint-stock (A.Ş.) company in Türkiye, registered through the Trade Registry, and company partners or managers may obtain residence under certain conditions.

Entrepreneurs, investors and foreign-owned businesses

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Family Residence Permit in Türkiye: Eligibility & StepsFamily

Family Residence Permit in Türkiye: Eligibility & Steps

Spouses and children of Turkish citizens, and of foreigners holding a residence or work permit, can apply for a family residence permit from the Presidency of Migration Management, subject to the sponsor's status and documents.

Spouses, children and sponsors in Türkiye

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Opening a Bank Account in Türkiye as a ForeignerBusiness

Opening a Bank Account in Türkiye as a Foreigner

Foreigners can open personal and company bank accounts in Türkiye, usually with a passport, a Turkish tax number and proof of address; many banks prefer a residence permit, and policies differ by bank and nationality.

Residents, property buyers, investors and company owners

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Driving Licence in Türkiye: Exchange a Foreign LicenceResidency

Driving Licence in Türkiye: Exchange a Foreign Licence

Residents in Türkiye can commonly use a foreign driving licence for a limited period, often cited as 6 months from the residence permit start date, then must exchange it for a Turkish licence at the Population and Citizenship Affairs directorate.

Residence permit holders, students, families and professionals who drive

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Study in Türkiye: University Admission for ForeignersStudy

Study in Türkiye: University Admission for Foreigners

International students apply to Turkish universities one by one: each university sets its own requirements, and programmes are taught in English or Turkish. After acceptance comes the student visa and the student residence permit.

International students, school leavers and their families

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Golden Visa and the Green Visa are self-sponsored, and the property investor visa links residence to your property.

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