Big Changes in 2025
Golden Visa Now Within Reach Never has the UAE’s Golden Visa been more accessible. In 2025, Dubai introduced sweeping updates that make long‑term residency easier for two high‑demand groups: nurses and property investors. If you are a frontline healthcare hero or someone who’s invested in property in Dubai, these new rules open the door to five‑ or ten‑year visas—with lesser hurdles and more flexibility than ever before.
1. What’s New in the 2025 Golden Visa Updates? Five New Visa Categories
Nurses with over 15 years of service at Dubai Health now qualify for a 10‑year visa.
Private educators, content creators, e‑sports pros, and luxury yacht owners join the list of eligible professionals.
Extended Benefits for All Holders
- No need for a local sponsor
- Freedom to stay outside the UAE beyond six months without losing your Visa
- Ability to sponsor family members of any age
Faster, Digital‑First Processing
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) now offers an end‑to‑end “One Touch” application portal Upload documents, pay fees, and track progress online—no repeated trips to government offices.
Why Are Nurses Now Priority Applicants?
Nurses have been the backbone of healthcare through thick and thin—especially during the pandemic. Recognizing their vital role, Dubai has made the following changes in regulations:
Ten‑Year Residency After 15 Years of Service
On May 12, 2025 (International Nurses Day), Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed announced that nurses with a minimum of 15 years’ service at Dubai Health qualify for a 10‑year Golden Visa.
Broader Eligibility Beyond Dubai Health
Licensed medical professionals across all emirates now qualify if they have at least 2 years of UAE experience and earn a minimum of AED 30,000 per month.
Family Security
With this Visa, nurses can sponsor spouses, children, and even domestic helpers—offering stability at home so they can focus on patient care without worrying about residency renewals.
Why does this matter?
Retaining top nursing talent ensures Dubai’s healthcare system remains world‑class. For individual nurses, it means career certainty and the chance to build roots in the UAE.
Real Estate Investment = Residency
If you’ve invested in Dubai—or plan to—here’s how you turn square feet into long‑term status:
AED 2 Million Threshold for 10‑Year Visa
Buy one property or multiple units whose combined value hits AED 2 million, and you qualify for a decade‑long Golden Visa—no matter if it’s off‑plan, completed, or even mortgaged. The former 50% equity rule has been lifted; you only need a bank No Objection Certificate.
AED 750,000 for a 5‑Year Visa
A newer option lets investors secure a five‑year visa with just AED 750,000 invested in real estate. This pathway broadens access for those starting with smaller budgets.
No Mandatory Holding Period
You don’t have to lock in your property for a set time anymore. If you sell, simply reinvest in another qualifying asset to keep your Visa active.
Golden Visa vs. Standard Visa: Key Differences Explained
The Golden Visa offers a long-term residency option in the UAE with durations of 5 or 10 years and does not require a sponsor. Unlike the Standard Visa, which lasts 2 to 3 years and is tied to an employer or sponsor, the Golden Visa allows holders to stay outside the UAE without a strict six-month limit, whereas the Standard Visa can be revoked if the holder stays away too long. Additionally, Golden Visa holders enjoy unlimited family sponsorship, while Standard Visa holders’ family sponsorship is limited by their sponsor.
Bottom line
Real‑estate owners can now map out long‑term residency alongside their investment strategy, locking in both property gains and visa security.
Best Attestation – Your Golden Visa Partner
Navigating visa paperwork can be daunting, especially when getting your documents legally recognized. That’s where Best Attestation Services, Dubai, steps in:
Document Authentication Made Simple
We handle degree credentials, employment certificates, marriage licenses, and more—getting them stamped by ministries and consulates in record time.
Translation & Notarization Made Easy
We take your papers—be it diplomas, marriage certificates, or work letters—and turn them into Arabic or English. Each document is carefully checked, stamped, and formatted to meet every UAE requirement.
From Start to Finish, We Get You Covered.
Scheduling embassy visits, chasing signatures, and tracking delivery can be a full‑time job. Our team handles all of it. You’ll get regular updates, and we’ll jump on any issue before it slows you down.
Speedy Service That Doesn’t Sacrifice Quality
Most attestation jobs wrap up in just 48–72 hours. That means you’re not left waiting and move closer to your Golden Visa without unnecessary delays.
Advice You Can Rely On
Visa rules change all the time. Our experts keep their finger on the pulse, so if requirements shift or new documents pop up, you’ll hear about it right away—and know exactly what to do.
Partnering with Best Attestation Services takes the stress off your shoulders. Whether you’re a nurse locking in a decade‑long visa or an investor securing your family’s future, we make the paperwork painless.
2025’s Golden Visa rules have opened doors like never before—but you still need the right paperwork, fast processing, and insider know‑how. Let Best Attestation Services, Dubai, guide you every step of the way. Ready to Call Dubai Home? Contact Best Attestation Services now; let’s get your documents in order, and you can enjoy all the benefits of life in the Emirates—without the paperwork headache.
