💰 Update:
The direct Golden Visa "for crypto trading" does not exist (ICP + VARA denied it in 2025).
For retail traders, there are 2 simple options:
1. Investor visa through real estate (the most popular)
From 750,000 AED (~$204k) → 2-year visa
From 2 million AED (~$545k) → Golden Visa for 5 years
Money can be taken from crypto.
Banks in Dubai (Wio, Emirates NBD, Mashreq, and others) accept income from crypto trading as proof of income and Source of Funds (SOF).
What they ask to show:
Statements from exchanges (Binance, Bybit, OKX, etc.)
Trading history for 3–6 months
Proof of withdrawals to the account
Screenshots / export of transactions from the wallet (even self-custody)
Letter/report from the exchange or auditor (for large amounts)
For small amounts (up to 15–20 thousand AED), there are almost no questions. For large deposits — standard checks, but with proper documents, everything goes smoothly.
2. Company in Free Zone (if you need a bank account)
The cost of opening is from 35–60 thousand AED in the first year (including the visa). DMCC or IFZA.
Ideally, if you want a separate business account and withdraw large amounts without questions.
It is better to convert crypto through regulated channels (P2P with AED or OTC)
For visa/mortgage, they also accept if there is residency and stable statements
#CryptoLife #Dubai #TaxFree
The direct Golden Visa "for crypto trading" does not exist (ICP + VARA denied it in 2025).
For retail traders, there are 2 simple options:
1. Investor visa through real estate (the most popular)
From 750,000 AED (~$204k) → 2-year visa
From 2 million AED (~$545k) → Golden Visa for 5 years
Money can be taken from crypto.
Banks in Dubai (Wio, Emirates NBD, Mashreq, and others) accept income from crypto trading as proof of income and Source of Funds (SOF).
What they ask to show:
Statements from exchanges (Binance, Bybit, OKX, etc.)
Trading history for 3–6 months
Proof of withdrawals to the account
Screenshots / export of transactions from the wallet (even self-custody)
Letter/report from the exchange or auditor (for large amounts)
For small amounts (up to 15–20 thousand AED), there are almost no questions. For large deposits — standard checks, but with proper documents, everything goes smoothly.
2. Company in Free Zone (if you need a bank account)
The cost of opening is from 35–60 thousand AED in the first year (including the visa). DMCC or IFZA.
Ideally, if you want a separate business account and withdraw large amounts without questions.
It is better to convert crypto through regulated channels (P2P with AED or OTC)
For visa/mortgage, they also accept if there is residency and stable statements
#CryptoLife #Dubai #TaxFree