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Golden Visa application rejected — how do I appeal?

Asked by Anonymous·Apr 25, 2026·1 answers
Applied for the investor Golden Visa with AED 2.1M real-estate holding. ICP rejected without stated reason. What is the appeal mechanism?

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Bilal MahmoodVerified Lawyer

immigration, corporate-commercial

0.0 · Apr 29, 2026
ICP rejections rarely come with detailed reasons; the default is a status code rather than reasoning. Step 1: file a Reconsideration Request via the ICP portal within 30 days of rejection, attaching any additional supporting evidence (clearer property valuation, updated bank statements, source-of-funds confirmation). Step 2: if still rejected, file a written grievance to the ICP Director General. Step 3: as a last resort, judicial review at the Federal Court. Most rejections are because the property is under joint ownership or the AED 2M threshold is met across multiple smaller units — ICP wants a single qualifying property.
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