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Golden Residence nomination, made easy to follow.

A simplified guide to accessing the ICP Smart Services nomination request, entering the applicant information, uploading supporting documents, reviewing the request and submitting it for consideration.

3 service channels4 application stagesDigital submission

GOLDEN
RESIDENCE

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Your route at a glance · planning view

Your Golden Residence nomination, in view.

Nomination is a pre-approval step, not an issued residence visa. Select a step to see who acts and what happens next.

VANTABLACK / THE CONNECTED ROUTE

Your Golden Residence nomination, in view.

Follow the numbered route
Select a checkpoint for detail

01Check the categoryView checkpoint
Evidence, review and unresolved gaps
02Prepare evidenceView checkpoint
Required records and responsibilities
03Complete the requestView checkpoint
Required records and responsibilities
04Review the requestView checkpoint
Evidence, review and unresolved gaps
05Check the decisionView checkpoint
Evidence, review and unresolved gaps

Nomination is a pre-approval step, not an issued residence visa.

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Read the steps

Check the category — Evidence, review and unresolved gaps
Prepare evidence — Required records and responsibilities
Complete the request — Required records and responsibilities
Review the request — Evidence, review and unresolved gaps
Check the decision — Evidence, review and unresolved gaps

01Check the categoryView step +
Responsible: Client + Vantablack
Check which category and evidence fit the application.
Next: Prepare evidence
Time: Confirmed for your file; see the estimate below.
02Prepare evidenceView step +
Responsible: Client
Gather the documents requested for the selected category.
Next: Complete the request
Time: Confirmed for your file; see the estimate below.
03Complete the requestView step +
Responsible: Client / authorised representative
Enter details and review the attachments before sending.
Next: Review the request
Time: Confirmed for your file; see the estimate below.
04Review the requestView step +
Responsible: ICP
The authority may ask for additional information.
Next: Check the decision
Time: Confirmed for your file; see the estimate below.
05Check the decisionView step +
Responsible: Client + Vantablack
Read the decision and confirm any separate residence application.
Next: Agree the next service only if needed
Time: Confirmed for your file; see the estimate below.

Time estimate

The selected authority confirms review time. A nomination does not guarantee approval or a final residence permit.

Costs before you proceed

The nomination fees and channel caveat remain below. Later residency costs are separate; confirm them before proceeding.

Visits and presence

The nomination channel is digital. Any later medical or identity appointments depend on the approved residence route.

Prepare these documents

Applicant and category details
Evidence supporting the selected category
Requested attachments for that channel

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Example data, not a live client file or proof of authority approval.

What this guide covers

The source manual is an ICP Smart Services user manual for a nomination request for Golden Residence.

It explains how applicants who meet the requirements can submit a nomination request digitally without visiting a happiness centre.

Current ICP service check

ICP continues to publish Golden Residency services and a nomination-request pathway.

The older user manual remains useful for the workflow, but portal screens and category-specific evidence may change.

01 / Choose your access route

Three ways to enter the same nomination service.

The application journey is similar, but the way you access it depends on whether you are applying through the public portal, an individual account, or an establishment account.

PUBLIC SERVICES

Start without an account workflow

Open ICP Smart Services, choose Public Services, then select the Golden Residence nomination request and start the service.

Smart Services → Public Services → Golden Residence → Nomination Request → New Request

INDIVIDUAL SERVICES

Apply from an individual account

Log in, browse Smart Services, select Visa, then Golden Residence, Nomination Request for Golden Residence, and New Request.

ESTABLISHMENT SERVICES

Apply through an establishment account

Log in to the establishment portal, browse Smart Services and open the Golden Residence nomination request from the Visa module.

Establishment Login → Visa → Golden Residence → Nomination Request → New Request

The whole journey

Golden Residence nomination on one page.

Three ways in, four stages to submit, then the authority decides. ICP’s current service card lists AED 0 application and issuance fees and an AED 100 smart services fee. Check the fee shown for your channel before you submit.

1 · Choose a way in

Public servicesNo account
Individual account
Establishment accountNo separate attachments stage shown

2 · Complete the request

Request informationApplicant, category, contact
AttachmentsSupporting documents
ReviewCheck before submitting
SubmitAccept terms · pay any fee shown

3 · After you submit

Request number issued
ICP reviews the nomination
If approved: start the entry-permit process

This shows the digital nomination workflow only. It does not decide eligibility; ICP makes that decision, and screens or evidence can change.

02 / Main application journey

The nomination request has four core stages.

01Request Information

Enter the service-beneficiary information, select the Golden Visa category and sub-category, and provide contact details.

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02Attachments

Upload the supporting documents required for the nomination request.

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03Review Application

Check the information carefully before moving to submission.

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04Application Fees / Submit

Agree to the terms and conditions, pay any fee shown, then submit. The older ICP manual described the nomination as having no fee; the current service card lists AED 0 application and issuance fees and an AED 100 smart services fee (checked 22 October 2026).

03 / What you enter

Build a complete applicant profile.

Personal Information

Enter the service-beneficiary details required by the nomination request form.

Golden Visa Category

Select the nominated Golden Visa category and the applicable sub-category.

Contact Information

Provide contact details so ICP can communicate with the applicant about the request.

Supporting Documents

Upload the requested attachments that support the nomination request.

04 / Submission outcome

Know what happens after you click submit.

Submission Complete

Request Applied Successfully

Once submission is complete, the system displays a confirmation message and provides a request number.

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Authority Review

Nomination Review

The request is reviewed by the authority against the applicable Golden Residence requirements.

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After Approval

Start Entry Permit Procedures

The manual states that after approval a notification is sent to the applicant, who can then begin the entry-permit process through the appropriate service for the category.

05 / Channel differences

Same goal. Slightly different workflow.

StagePublic / IndividualEstablishment

AccessPublic Services or Individual loginEstablishment login

Request informationYesYes

Attachments stageYesNot shown as a separate stage in the manual's establishment flow

Review applicationYesYes

Application fees / SubmitYesYes

FeesAED 0 application · AED 100 smart services (ICP service card)Check the fee shown at submission

Vantablack support

We help you prepare the request before you submit it.

Vantablack can help structure the applicant information, check that the selected nomination category matches the client's profile, organise the supporting-document pack, and guide the client through the digital submission journey. Final eligibility and approval remain with the relevant authority.

Category reviewDocument checklistApplication preparationSubmission guidanceFollow-up supportPost-approval next steps

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Important

This guide explains the digital nomination-request process shown in the supplied ICP manual.

It does not by itself determine whether a person qualifies for Golden Residence.

Eligibility criteria, required evidence and portal screens can change and should be verified before submission.

Official sources

Checked on 22 October 2026. Rules and fees change; we recheck them before advising on your case.

Golden Residency Nomination Application: service card and fees – Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)

Apply this to your business

Which residence category fits the applicant and the evidence?

Why this matters

A property, nomination or ownership position does not automatically establish residence eligibility. Identify the relevant category and confirm the evidence needed for that application.

What could change the answer?

Different ownership evidence, an applicant category or the responsible authority can change the route. Company incorporation is not a substitute for a residence approval.

Check these details first

The purpose and applicable residence category
Ownership or other qualifying evidence
Applicant-specific conditions and required documents
The responsible immigration or property authority

Choose your next step

Understand property-based residence ↗Review the ownership questions separately from company formation.Explore connected decisions ↗See the prerequisites and related questions behind this decision.Review a property-residence case ↗See why the property and applicant evidence control the assessment.Ask about your eligibility evidence ↗Discuss the unresolved category or evidence without sending identity documents through a public enquiry.