Compare 2 visas
Bahrain Golden Visa: 6 months, $10,638 a month. Dubai Residence Visa for the Retired: AED 200 (≈ $54.46) fee, 60 months.
Key differences
- United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence requires $5,445.88 a month, $5,192.12 less than Bahrain Golden.
- United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence takes ~1 wk to process, ~2 days sooner than Bahrain Golden.
Bahrain Golden and United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence are built for Retirees.
Your situation
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Side by side
Best in row| Field | Bahrain Bahrain Golden Visa | United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence Visa for the Retired |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Minimum income | $10,638/mo | Best: Lowest income requirement. AED 20,000 (≈ $5,445.88)/mo |
| Application fee | Not available | AED 200 (≈ $54.46) |
| Timing | ||
| Initial duration | 6 months | Best: Longest initial stay. 5 years |
| Processing time | 1-2 wks | Best: Fastest processing. 1-2 wks |
| Years to PR | No PR path | Not available |
| Days per year | 90 days | Not available |
| Family | ||
| Dependents allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Rating | ||
| Our score | 2.4/5 | Best: Highest score. 2.6/5 |
| Actions | View details | View details |
Bahrain
Bahrain GoldenUnited Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates Dubai ResidenceCost
Minimum income
$10,638/mo
Best: Lowest income requirement. AED 20,000 (≈ $5,445.88)/mo
Application fee
Not available
AED 200 (≈ $54.46)
Timing
Initial duration
6 months
Best: Longest initial stay. 5 years
Processing time
1-2 wks
Best: Fastest processing. 1-2 wks
Years to PR
No PR path
Not available
Days per year
90 days
Not available
Family
Dependents allowed
Yes
Yes
Renewable
Yes
Yes
Rating
Our score
2.4/5
Best: Highest score. 2.6/5