Remarkable interest in UAE's Golden Visa from Indians: Ambassador

The Golden Visa programme of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as one of the most sought-after longterm residency options for Indian nationals, who account for a significant share of such visas issued to investors, entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, and outstanding academics and artists.

- HT Correspondent

A laser show lights up Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, in Dubai, UAE.

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While the Golden Visa programme has usually attracted high net worth individuals such as investors and entrepreneurs, the UAE embassy too has nominated people with specialised talents, such as academics, scientists, journalists, athletes and humanitarian activists.

The UAE doesn't publish nationality-wise figures, though Indians represent a "significant share" of applicants for Golden Visas, driven by interest from high net worth individuals and professionals seeking long-term stability and tax-efficient access to global markets, people familiar with the matter said.