full process for real estate investors to obtain the UAE's coveted 10-year Golden Visa-without the need for a sponsor.

The streamlined process consists of eight key steps, starting with eligibility screening and ending with the delivery of the Emirates ID card.

Investors who own one or more properties worth at least AED 2 million-whether completed or off-plan are eligible, provided the purchase is made through approved local developers.

Mortgaged properties are also accepted if financed by a recognized local bank.

Applicants can begin their journey by submitting their details online to check eligibility.

Once approved, the authority automatically guides them through the remaining steps, with real-time notifications and updates throughout the process.

The steps include visa issuance, cancellation of any existing residence permits (if applicable), legal status adjustment, medical fitness testing, and obtaining two-year health insurance.

If required, biometric fingerprinting (ten-print) is scheduled at a nearby government center. The final step is the issuance and delivery of the Emirates ID.

The authority emphasized that all applicants must settle any outstanding fines to proceed.

This initiative reflects the UAE's continued efforts to attract long-term investors and offer a