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How do I renew my UAE Golden Visa?

Asked by Anonymous·Jun 26, 2026·1 answers
A Golden Visa holder approaching the end of their visa term wants to know how renewal works.

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Jun 26, 2026
You renew a UAE Golden Visa through the same official channels used to obtain it: the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) smart services for most emirates, or GDRFA if you are in Dubai. The general renewal process mirrors a fresh application: log in to the portal, select the renewal service, confirm you still meet your category's conditions, update your documents (such as a current passport, photo, and any category proof like an ongoing investment or employment), pay the official renewal fees, and complete medical fitness and Emirates ID steps as required. Dependents you sponsor are typically renewed alongside your file. It is sensible to begin before your current visa expires to avoid a lapse, and to check whether your eligibility basis still holds, since the visa is tied to your category. Because timelines, fees and required documents are set by the authorities and updated periodically, confirm the current renewal steps on the ICP or GDRFA portal or u.ae. For help if your eligibility has changed, you can consult a verified UAE legal professional on LEXAI.
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