Retirement Visa Services in Dubai

Applicants must be at least 55 years old and satisfy one of the financial criteria: ownership of residential property in the UAE valued at a minimum of AED 1 million, savings of AED 1 million in a UAE bank, or an annual income of AED 240,000 (AED 20,000 per month) supported by a six-month bank statement. EGSH verifies eligibility, prepares the required documentation, and submits the application through GDRFA and ICP in full compliance with UAE residency regulations.

The retirement visa is issued for a five-year residence in the UAE. The permit is renewable under the same conditions if the applicant continues to meet the property, deposit, or income requirements set by the government.

According to the GDRFA, the residence permit fee for retirees is AED 200, plus AED 10 Knowledge Dirham and AED 10 Innovation Dirham. For applications made inside the UAE, an additional AED 500 applies. Delivery service is AED 20. Since the retirement visa is valid for five years, the total residence fee amounts to AED 2,280, with an Emirates ID fee of AED 575. EGSH provides a clear fee breakdown in advance and ensures all payments are processed through authorised government channels.

Retirement visa applicants must own one or more residential properties in the UAE with a total value of at least AED 1 million. The DLD must confirm the valuation. If the property is mortgaged, it remains eligible provided that the amount already paid towards the mortgage is at least AED 1 million at the time of application.

The processing time for a retirement visa application is two working days once all documents and eligibility requirements are submitted in full. EGSH ensures that applications are filed correctly through authorised government channels to avoid delays.

Holders of a UAE retirement visa can sponsor their spouse and dependent children under the same five-year residence permit, provided that eligibility requirements continue to be met. EGSH reviews eligibility for each family member and verifies supporting documents before submission.