For years, the dream of permanent residency abroad was reserved for ultra-rich Indian industrialists, film stars or startup unicorns parking their wealth in Dubai, London or New York. For the average high-earning professional or small business owner, even imagining a second home abroad meant navigating complex, restrictive or expensive immigration systems. But that’s changing now. The United Arab Emirates has launched a lifetime Golden Visa for Indian nationals at a one-time fee of AED 100,000 roughly INR 23.4 lakh. It’s nomination-based, with no minimum salary threshold.
