UAE refutes claims of golden visa for ₹23 lakh, warns against fraudulent offers
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has dismissed media reports suggesting that its golden visa can be purchased for ₹23.3 lakh by Indian nationals or citizens of select countries. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security clarified that the claims circulating in local and international media have “no legal basis” and were made “without referring to the competent authorities.”
The clarification came after several Indian media outlets reported that UAE’s long-term residency visa was available for a one-time payment through a nomination process targeting Indian citizens.
Currently, to qualify for a 10-year golden visa, foreign nationals must invest at least ₹4.6 crore, typically in real estate or by setting up a business in the UAE. However, highly skilled professionals like doctors and scientists may be eligible without financial investment if employed in priority sectors.
The authority warned that it will take legal action against websites and individuals spreading false information and attempting to unlawfully collect money from people seeking to move to the UAE. It urged the public not to trust or share personal documents with unauthorised agents or offices claiming to offer golden visa services.
Officials advised prospective applicants to rely only on verified government sources for visa-related information.
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K’taka HC declines stay on menstrual leave order, says issue of public importance
Bengaluru: The State Government has strongly defended its decision to grant one day of paid menstrual leave every month to women employees, telling the Karnataka High Court that the notification was issued in the larger interest of women and is legally sound. The Court, treating the matter as one of significant public importance, refused to stay the implementation of the order and adjourned the hearing to January 20.
The Labour Department’s November 20, 2025 notification was challenged by the Bangalore Hotels Association, Avirat Defence System, Facile Aerospace Technologies Ltd and Samos Technologies Ltd. Justice Jyoti Mulimani heard the petitions on Wednesday.
At the start of the hearing, the bench asked whether the State had filed its objections. Advocate General K. Shashikiran Shetty informed the Court that objections had been submitted and that copies would be provided to the petitioners.
Defending the notification, the Advocate General said the government had introduced a progressive measure aimed at women’s welfare, one that no other state in India had implemented so far. He told the Court that 72 objections were received and considered before finalising the notification. He argued that the government was empowered to frame such policy under Article 42 of the Constitution and noted that the Supreme Court and the Law Commission had earlier made recommendations in this direction.
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When the Court asked whether the notification applied to all sectors, the Advocate General replied in the affirmative. The bench observed that the matter required detailed hearing because of its wider public impact and decided to take it up in January. The Court added that petitioners may file their responses to the State’s objections before the next hearing.
Petitioners’ counsel B.K. Prashanth requested that the State be restrained from enforcing the order until the case is decided. The Advocate General responded that the government had already begun implementing the notification across all sectors.
Justice Mulimani noted that nothing would change between now and the next hearing and emphasised that the Court would consider all arguments thoroughly before issuing any direction. The bench then adjourned the matter to January 20 and asked petitioners to file any additional applications with copies to the State’s counsel.
