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Retirement Visa

A 5-year residence for your retirement.

4
Steps, one application
AED 1990
Total fees
~5 days
Est. completion
vs 12 days one by one
3
Documents, upload once

About this service

The retirement visa grants 5-year renewable residence. Eligibility, application, medical and issuance are sequenced here.

What happens, step by step

  • 1

    Eligibility Review

    General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

    Confirm you meet the savings, income or property criteria.

    ~3 days Free
  • 2

    Application Submission

    General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

    Submit the retirement visa application.

    ~3 days AED 800
  • 3

    Medical & Emirates ID

    DHA / ICP

    Medical screening and Emirates ID registration.

    ~3 days AED 690
  • 4

    5-Year Visa Issuance

    General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

    Your retirement residence is issued.

    ~3 days AED 500

Documents you'll need

  • Passport
    Valid for at least 6 months
  • Passport-size Photo
    White background, recent
  • Proof of Savings or Pension
    Bank letter, pension certificate or property deed
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