Residency
United Arab Emirates — Residency: Retirement Visa
The UAE offers retirement residence programmes for eligible foreign nationals who satisfy the applicable financial and legal requirements. Applicants generally demonstrate qualifying income, savings or property ownership together with valid health insurance. Retirement residence programmes are administered under the applicable UAE immigration framework and eligibility requirements may be updated periodically.
Key facts
- Retirement residence is available for eligible applicants.
- Financial eligibility requirements apply.
- Property ownership may qualify under certain programmes.
- Health insurance is generally required.
- Residence permits are renewable where eligible.
- Employment restrictions depend on the residence category.
- Family sponsorship may be available.
- Applications are assessed by UAE authorities.