United Arab Emirates
Property route
A 10-year renewable UAE residence for owners of property valued at AED 2 million or more, with family sponsorship and no sponsor or employer required.
From AED 2M property · 10-year residence
UAE-based independent advisory
A second base for the life you are building.
Clear, current guidance for families and business owners considering UAE residence, European residency, or established citizenship programmes.
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Authority-led facts
The responsible issuing body is named on every programme.
Costs kept distinct
Qualifying assets, government charges, and advisory fees stay separate.
Limits stated clearly
Every route explains what it does not provide before you proceed.
Start with your objective
What are you planning for?
Choose the outcome closest to your current thinking. You can compare routes in detail before sharing any information.
Live in the UAE
Recommended starting point
Build a long-term base in the UAE
Review Golden Visa routes for property owners, business investors, nominated professionals, and cultural talent.
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Establish a business
Recommended starting point
Choose the right UAE structure
Compare mainland, free zone, holding company, branch, and subsidiary options before company formation.
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Plan a European base
Recommended starting point
Start with permanent residence
Understand Malta first, then compare selected European routes with their limitations and current authority criteria.
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Explore citizenship
Recommended starting point
Compare established Caribbean programmes
Review St Kitts and Nevis alongside other government-led citizenship routes without conflating contributions and fees.
Explore this pathwayPriority pathways
Three routes worth understanding first
The UAE Golden Visa, Malta permanent residence, and St Kitts and Nevis citizenship anchor our comparative approach.
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Caribbean
St Kitts and Nevis
The world's longest-running citizenship by investment programme, founded in 1984, with no residence requirement and dual citizenship permitted.
From US$250K · decision in 120–180 days
Europe
Malta permanent residence
Permanent residence in an EU member state for non-EU families, with Schengen travel and up to four generations on one application.
€99K government charges · 5-year hold
How we advise
Decisions built on evidence, not urgency.
Three stages, one standard — the authority, the cost structure, and the limitations stay on the table at every step. Hover to pause the tour.
What stage 1 delivers
Define the objective
Before any programme is named, we map the family, business, and mobility goals that will shape the shortlist — timelines, dependants, and where life actually happens.
Run the eligibility check- Family and residency goals
- Business and tax considerations
- Education and mobility needs
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Why the UAE
A base built for families, assets, and enterprise.
The UAE combines political stability, a connected location, and a clear residence framework. For many of the families we advise, it is the natural first base.
Lifestyle and safety
A calm, well-serviced environment for family life across the Emirates.
Asset-friendly setting
A jurisdiction many internationally mobile families choose for holding and growing assets.
Business community
Direct access to regional markets, talent, and an established free zone ecosystem.
The lead routes at a glance
Four starting points compared side by side. Professional fees are always quoted on consultation.
In pictures
The places behind the programmes
From Dubai's skyline to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean — the settings our routes call home.
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People also ask
For many families the UAE Golden Visa is the most practical long-term residence. Eligibility depends on the route, such as property, business or nomination.
Insights
Recent programme updates
Dated notes on rule changes, each with its source.
6 updates
CitizenshipSt Kitts and Nevis simplifies family pricing
From 1 August 2026, the Public Benefit Option follows the contribution rules, with no extra fee for up to four family members. Additional charges apply from the fifth applicant.
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CitizenshipEU proposes phase-out of Caribbean citizenship programmes by 2028
The EU has proposed that the five Eastern Caribbean programmes end by June 2028. The governments have responded jointly, pointing to reforms, including the new regional regulator ECCIRA.
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ResidencyPortugal extends the path to citizenship
A new nationality law in force from 19 May 2026 extends the naturalisation period from 5 to 10 years for most applicants. Residence permit rights are unchanged.
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UAEUAE Golden Visa property rules focus on value, not payment method
Reported 2026 guidance places the emphasis on the property reaching AED 2 million rather than on how it was paid for. Off-plan and mortgaged cases are still confirmed file by file.
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ResidencyMalta restructures permanent residence fees
Legal Notice 146 of 2025 replaced the two-tier contribution with a flat €37,000, removed the fee for spouses and minor children, and lowered the adult dependant fee to €7,500.
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ResidencyHungary's guest investor residence gathers pace
The relaunched guest investor programme grants a 10-year permit for a €250,000 holding in a qualifying real estate fund, renewing Hungary's place among European investment routes.
Read the programme pageA clearer next step
Bring your plans into focus.
Answer a short set of questions for initial direction, or arrange a private consultation for a closer document-led review.
Meet our experts
Work with advisers who read your documents with you, name the issuing authority for every route and keep every figure dated. No sales pressure, no guaranteed outcomes.
- Every programme names its issuing authority
- Figures carry a verified date
- Limitations stated before you commit
Independent advisory
Dynasty Migration helps clients understand available routes. Every visa, permit, and citizenship decision rests with the relevant government or issuing authority.