Dubai— If your social media timeline has been buzzing with news of people planning a one-way move to Dubai via an upfront payment of ₹23 lakh — it’s time to take a deep breath.
UAE denies rumours of lifetime Golden Visa pic.twitter.com/aX6L5EEKvV
— Vishal Bhargava (@VishalBhargava5) July 9, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has officially dismissed claims circulating online that lifetime Golden Visas are being handed out to any Indian willing to pay a hefty sum. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) clarified that the rules governing Golden Visas remain unchanged and are strictly outlined by existing laws and regulations.
“These claims have no legal basis and were made without coordination with relevant UAE authorities,” said the ICP, adding that only the official government portal and smart application should be used to apply for a Golden Visa.
The rumours gained traction after a non-UAE-based consultancy called Rayad Group began promoting supposed “shortcut” routes to obtaining the visa. The ICP has now warned of legal action against individuals or firms exploiting people’s aspirations for life in the Emirates by spreading misinformation.
🤳 Social Media Spirals
While the official clarification may have disappointed many, the internet had a field day with memes and reactions.
- “Abb wo so-called influencers ka kya hoga 😂”
- “So you’re saying I can’t just sell my plot and chill in Dubai for life? Damn.”
- “I was just ₹23 lakhs away from reaching ₹23.3 lakhs.”
- “Whole X was talking about this for days… poora postmortem kar diya abhi tak.”
For now, dreams of an effortless move to Dubai have been put on hold — at least until further notice from verified channels.