UAE offers a retirement visa for people aged 55+ who meet financial criteria. Here is the complete 2026 guide.
In this guide:
UAE Retirement Visa — Key Facts
- Age requirement: 55 years or older
- Duration: 5 years; renewable
- Self-sponsorship: No employer or company needed; sponsored by financial investment
- Family: Can sponsor spouse and unmarried children
Retirement Visa Financial Requirements
Must meet ONE of the following:
- Option 1 — Property: Own UAE property worth AED 2 million+; OR outstanding mortgage of AED 1 million+ on property worth AED 2 million+
- Option 2 — Savings: AED 1 million+ in UAE bank savings account
- Option 3 — Income: AED 20,000+/month passive income from active pension, investment income, or similar
UAE Retirement Visa Application
- Apply through: GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP (other emirates)
- Required documents: Passport; proof of age; financial evidence (property deed, bank statement, income proof)
- Medical test: Required (standard UAE visa medical)
- Health insurance: Must have valid health insurance
UAE Retirement Visa and Free Zone Companies
- Retirees with companies: If you are retired but still own a UAE company, you can hold both retirement visa and company investor status
- Passive income: Dividends from UAE company can count toward the AED 20,000/month income requirement