United Arab Emirates – Visas
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No personal income tax, a warm climate and a huge international community define the UAE, with affordable property and modern infrastructure. A dedicated long-term route offers welcome residency.
The United Arab Emirates at a glance
Cost of living
Moderate
Property
Affordable
Healthcare
Moderate
Safety
Safe
Climate
Warm (~28°C)
English
Widely spoken
Expat community
Very large
Where The United Arab Emirates is strongest: tax friendliness #5 of 81size of expat community #5 of 81safety #20 of 78
Worth weighing up: visa ease #56 of 81cost of living #50 of 77English-friendliness #51 of 81
TaxNo personal income tax
Visa / residencyGolden Visa; no citizenship path
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