UAE clarifies crypto investments aren’t approved for golden visa
Regulators ICP, SCA, VARA release joint denial
Golden visa remains accessible via existing approved paths
A joint announcement by the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICP), Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), and Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) makes it clear: digital asset investment does not qualify for UAE golden visa eligibility. Contrary to circulating rumors, the UAE has not added cryptocurrency holdings or trading to its official criteria.
What Remains Eligible for Golden Visa
Currently, visitors can obtain the golden visa through recognized pathways such as:
Real estate investment
Job creation and entrepreneurship
Holding accredited degrees or specialized skills
Crypto-based wealth or trading success is not recognized under golden visa protocols, reinforcing the regulators’ commitment to a controlled and structured immigration policy.
What This Means for Investors
The UAE’s clarification aims to:
Prevent scams leveraging misinterpretation
Ensure transparency in visa eligibility
Reinforce regulated frameworks for crypto activity
Crypto investors in the UAE may still pursue golden visas—but must follow official routes, such as real estate investment or innovative business ventures approved by government bodies.
UAE authorities deny reports that golden visas are available to crypto investors.
A joint statement from ICP, SCA, and VARA confirms digital asset investments are not part of the approved criteria. pic.twitter.com/YmsQydpD2y
— Satoshi Club (@esatoshiclub) July 6, 2025
Staying Updated on Golden Visa Options
The UAE’s regulatory environment evolves swiftly. Investors interested in residency should:
Rely on official announcements from ICP, SCA, and VARA
Contact accredited visa consultants
Explore alternative investment streams like real estate, business startups, and academic recognition
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