·United Arab Emirates·Material change·In force
UAE residency guides refreshed against current ICP and U.AE pages
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
The current ICP guides confirm Golden Residency and Green Residency thresholds, while the UAE Government virtual-work page confirms the USD 3,500 monthly minimum.
What changed
Policy claim 1
The current ICP Golden Residency guide lists 10-year categories for public investment, real estate, entrepreneurship and designated talent, with no UAE sponsor requirement.
Claim ID: ae-2026-10-residency-guide-refresh#claim-1·Cite this claim
Source: ICP - Golden Residency Guide (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP))·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 2
The official UAE Government virtual-work page, updated 3 March 2026, states a minimum salary of USD 3,500 or equivalent, plus overseas-work evidence, health insurance and medical fitness.
Claim ID: ae-2026-10-residency-guide-refresh#claim-2·Cite this claim
Source: U.AE - residence visa for working outside the UAE (The Official Portal of the UAE Government)·source verified ·page reviewed
Routes affected
Primary source
Primary source
ICP - Golden Residency Guide ↗ · Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
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