UAE cancels all residency permits for Iranian citizens amid asset dispute

The United Arab Emirates has reportedly canceled all forms of residency permits for Iranian citizens, including “golden” visas previously granted to investors.

“The UAE swallowed up about $530 billion of Iranian assets with the false promise of ‘99-year residency,’ and now, without the slightest explanation, is unilaterally canceling their residency,” Tehran Times said  on its X account.

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The UAE swallowed up about $530 billion of Iranian assets with the false promise of "99-year residency," and now, without the slightest explanation, is unilaterally canceling their residency. pic.twitter.com/sZHWirNXmw

— Tehran Times (@TehranTimes79) March 29, 2026

As of now, UAE authorities have not officially confirmed the report, and no details regarding enforcement or exceptions have been provided.

By Vafa Guliyeva