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Golden Visa vs. 2-Year Investor Visa

Quick Lens: What Are You Solving For?

Golden Visa vs. 2-Year Visa

Golden Visa Benefits

2-Year Investor Visa Benefits

Upgrade Path: From 2-Year to Golden

Myth vs. Reality

Myth: Visa = UK Tax Exit
Reality: You need to pass the Statutory Residence Test (SRT)

Myth: Golden Visa only for property buyers
Reality: Business ownership and investment also qualify

Myth: 2-Year Visa is risky
Reality: Solid if company is structured and audited

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This article is part of the Dubai Shift series on UAE residency and tax strategy for UK HNWIs and entrepreneurs, covering Golden vs. 2-year visas, UK tax exits, compliant UAE structures, and long-term wealth planning. Explore more at: https://dubaishift.com

Frequently Asked Questions

No. You must pass the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) to exit UK tax.

Golden Visa signals permanence, but a well-structured 2-year company visa is equally credible if audited.

Yes, but ownership structure matters for inheritance tax and non-dom rules.

No. It’s also available via business ownership or investment.

Start with a 2-year for speed and flexibility; choose Golden for long-term stability and banking optics. Many upgrade over time.

Haseena from Dubai
Haseena from Dubai
A founder, a Dubai insider, globally seasoned. Writing to you from the city I’ve always called home — but now see with fresh eyes.
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