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United Arab Emirates

Almost impossible

ОАЕ

Middle East · #80 worldwide

Detailed content below is in Ukrainian.

Key facts

Years to naturalization
30unverified
EU status
Dual citizenshipwhether Ukraine recognizes it
Yes · but not with Ukraine
Citizenship by investment
None

Paths to citizenship

Naturalization
30 р.
Special route
Виняткові внески (рідко)
Investment
Золота віза від AED 2M (≈$545k) — лише резиденція; громадянство тільки за номінацією уряду

Requirements

Language test
Local official languageunverified
Renunciation of existing citizenship
No
Religious requirements
None
Financial threshold
None
Physical presence (years)
30unverified
“Dual: Yes · but not with Ukraine” and “Renunciation: No” describe different sides, so they’re not a contradiction: dual here means the country permits two passports, but Ukraine does not currently recognize dual citizenship specifically with it, while renunciation means this country does not require giving up your existing citizenship. The list of countries Ukraine recognizes dual citizenship with changes over time.

Where a United Arab Emirates passport opens doors

+51 new destinations vs a Ukrainian passport

Visa-free: 124Eased entry: 42

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Подвійне громадянство
  • Дуже сильний паспорт (184, +57 за 20 років)
  • Без податків

Cons

  • 30 років обов`язкового проживання
  • Арабська
  • Видається лише за указом Емірата

What this means for Ukrainians

ОАЕ — найкраща «золота віза» (10-year visa), а громадянство — лише за указом.

In the same region

Similar score, other regions

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