In recent days, several media reports and social media posts claimed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new Golden Visa route, offering lifetime residency in return for a one-time payment of Rs 23 lakh (approximately AED 100,000) to ‘certain nationalities’. These viral claims, many of which were targeted specifically at Indian nationals, suggested that applicants could secure lifetime residency through a simplified, fast-track process, with some consultancies even promoting guaranteed approvals.