At a glance
  • A Golden Visa does not always require a company.
  • Salary alone is not the only criterion for professional categories.
  • Nominations and endorsements can be central to talent routes.
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Non-business pathways

Depending on your profile, consider real-estate investment, specialised professional, scientist, creative or exceptional talent, inventor, athlete, outstanding student or graduate, humanitarian, or frontline categories.

  • Property investor
  • Skilled professional
  • Exceptional talent or scientist
  • Outstanding student or humanitarian contributor
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Evidence is category-specific

A professional may need a qualifying employment contract, degree, role and salary evidence. A creative or scientist may need nomination or recommendation. A property investor needs land-department evidence and supporting ownership documents.

  • Identity and insurance
  • Qualification or achievement proof
  • Authority recommendation where required
  • Category-specific financial evidence
03

Screen first

A short eligibility review can identify the strongest category and gaps before fees are paid or documents are attested.

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Official sources

This guide is informed by current official guidance. Rules, fees and authority practice can change.

Important: This article is general information, not legal, tax, immigration or financial advice. Eligibility and obligations depend on your facts and the current rules of the relevant authority.