UAE 5-Year Retirement Visa: Key Benefits & Requirements

With the UAE renewing its 5-year retirement visa for the elderly expatriates aged 55 or above, it becomes a wondrous prospect to obtain residence while not engaging in employment or business activity, thereby still allowing living in the Emirates after retirement. This program suits retirees who want modern comforts, flexibility, and association with a very high-quality living destination. It offers a tax-friendly environment, great amenities, and long-term stability, in contrast to anything else available elsewhere in the world.

Eligibility and Financial Conditions

Must be 55 years or above, retired, or have 15 years of claiming some form of work experience, anything in or outside the UAE.

They have to maintain one of the following options below:

Property ownership in the UAE is worth at least AED 1 million, or
Savings worth at least AED 1 million, or
Retirees have an income in the range of AED 20,000 per month, slightly reduced in Dubai to AED 15,000.

The Visa Duration and Benefits

The validity is 5 years and can be renewed subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.
Retirees can reside in Dubai without the need for a sponsor or a running active job/business. They are entitled to hold quality medical care, a secure environment, and to facilitate spouse sponsorship and dependent child sponsorship, subject to some conditions.
The visa is in line with major reforms in UAE Residency, which is attracting global residents seeking long-term settlement.

Take the First Step with Abhinav Immigration Services

If you’re looking to retire in the UAE, this visa definitely offers the perfect avenue to pursue. Abhinav Immigration Services will help chart out which financial itinerary fits your situation, guide you through the document collection, and ensure that the application is complete so that you can smoothly emerge into this life in style.