
Nomad Capitalist Audio Experience The Best Way to Get the UAE Golden Visa
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Dec 30, 2025 Explore the ins and outs of the UAE Golden Visa as a strategic backup residence option. Discover three key routes, including a straightforward bank deposit, and the potential of investing in real estate. Learn why buying property should only be for those planning to live there. The retirement visa offers a cost-effective pathway for those over 55. Ultimately, unveil how the UAE can serve as a robust Plan B, providing asset diversification without the need for physical presence.
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Golden Visa As A Backup Plan
- The UAE Golden Visa works well as a backup residency you can keep in your pocket for years without moving.
- Andrew Henderson argues it’s a flexible second-residence option rather than a first-choice home for most people.
Deposit 2M Dirhams For A 10-Year Visa
- Put a term deposit of 2 million dirhams in a UAE bank to secure a 10-year investor golden visa.
- This gives you residency without physical presence and access to regional banking and investments.
Property Management Caused Mental Load
- Andrew shares his frustration managing a poorly run property and how it weighed on him mentally.
- He uses this personal example to argue for simpler residency routes like bank deposits.



