Rs 23 Lakh Uae Golden Visas Dreams Quashed: Rayad Group Apologises For 'misleading' Public

A Dubai institution astatine nan centre of viral claims astir “lifetime” UAE Golden Visas for a one-time interest has apologised and admitted work for spreading misleading information, aft nan UAE authorities firmly denied that specified offers exist.

Dubai-based backstage patient Rayad Group connected Wednesday issued an apology and took “full responsibility” for disseminating “incorrect” accusation successful nan media astir nan “new United Arab Emirates (UAE) Golden Visa rules.”

What were nan earlier reports?

Reports quoting nan group suggested that nan UAE authorities would assistance a life “golden visa” for a one-time costs of astir ₹23.30 lakh. On Wednesday, nan UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) dismissed specified reports.

“We apologise unreservedly for nan nationalist disorder caused by caller reports and commentary, and we return afloat work for ensuring early communications are clear, accurate, and accordant pinch nan UAE’s stringent regulatory frameworks. We besides wish to return this opportunity to admit that definite nationalist comments made by Rayad Group’s Managing Director were misplaced and person contributed to nan misinterpretation of our domiciled and nan quality of nan inaugural successful question,” nan Rayad Group said successful a connection quoted by news agency PTI.

The group further said nan statements did not accurately bespeak nan intent, scope of services, aliases nan limitations of their authority successful narration to nan UAE Golden Visa programme.

“To reiterate pinch afloat clarity: nary guaranteed visa, fixed-price programme, aliases life UAE residency merchandise presently exists, and nan Rayad Group does not offer, support, participate in, aliases endorse immoderate specified arrangement. Due to nan disorder caused, nan Rayad Group is discontinuing backstage advisory services for Golden Visas,” nan connection added.

ICP clarification

The ICP clarified that each Golden Visa applications are handled exclusively done charismatic channels.

“The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has denied nan accuracy of rumours circulated by immoderate section and world media outlets and websites regarding nan United Arab Emirates granting life Golden Visas to definite nationalities.”

The ICP warned of ineligible action against those spreading mendacious claims and urged individuals to verify each accusation done charismatic sources earlier taking immoderate steps.

Published on: Jul 10, 2025 8:49 AM IST