Residence visa for retired foreigners / Dubai retirement route in United Arab Emirates

Residence visa for retired foreigners / Dubai retirement route · United Arab Emirates visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05-27 · all United Arab Emirates routes

A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.

Important notes

• Retired foreigner; personal photo; passport; medical/Emirates ID process; proof of income/pension or property/savings depending on emirate; Dubai route lists annual fixed income requirement.
• Official UAE portal says Dubai annual fixed income must be at least AED 240,000 or equivalent; Dubai/GDRFA route also accepts specified property/savings options.
• Retirement residence, not an employment visa.

Official source

Official source: United Arab Emirates official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.