UAE Retirement Visa
The financial conditions
You must meet one of two conditions:
- Property and savings: property worth at least AED 1 million and savings of at least AED 1 million. In Dubai, the deposit must be placed with a UAE financial institution within 60 days of the residence being issued.
- Income: at least AED 180,000 a year from inside or outside the UAE, or at least AED 240,000 a year to apply in Dubai, shown by six months of bank statements.
Source: UAE Government Portal: Residence visa for the retired; GDRFA Dubai: Residence permit for the retired foreigner1,2
In Dubai, a mortgaged property counts if at least AED 1 million of the loan has been paid off.2
Fees in Dubai
GDRFA lists a residence fee of AED 200 plus AED 20 in Knowledge and Innovation Dirhams, AED 500 if you apply from inside the UAE, AED 20 delivery, and AED 100 more for each year over two. The grace period after expiry is 60 days.2
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get a UAE retirement visa?
Foreigners aged 55 or over who worked for at least 15 years, inside or outside the UAE, and who meet one of the financial conditions.
What income do I need for a retirement visa in Dubai?
At least AED 240,000 a year. Elsewhere in the UAE the federal figure is AED 180,000 a year.
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: Residence visa for the retired
- GDRFA Dubai: Residence permit for the retired foreigner
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.