TON Offers UAE Golden Visa for $100K in Staked Tokens

TON Launches UAE Golden Visa With Just $100K in Staked Tokens

The Open Network (TON), a blockchain project initially linked to Telegram, has unveiled a new route to UAE residency. The program offers a 10-year UAE Golden Visa for applicants who stake $100,000 worth of Toncoin (TON) for three years. It also requires a one-time $35,000 processing fee.

According to TON’s announcement on Saturday, the entire application process can be completed within seven weeks. TON has partnered with UAE-based firms to handle visa processing and confirm residency status.

Notably, applicants maintain full control of their funds during staking. This is possible through a decentralized smart contract verifiable on the TON blockchain. Moreover, the program offers estimated annual returns of 3%–4%, giving crypto investors an extra reason to participate.

Additionally, the visa covers immediate family members. This includes spouses, children, and parents — at no extra cost beyond regular government fees.

TON Slashes Entry Barrier for UAE Residency

Most traditional UAE Golden Visa programs demand at least $540,000 in illiquid assets. In contrast, TON’s new offer lowers that requirement by 80%, making it more accessible to crypto investors.

Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko, emphasized the opportunity. He said the cost is five times lower than real estate or fixed deposit options. Therefore, it is likely to attract wealthy individuals who want exposure to both crypto and international residency.

Following the news, Toncoin’s price surged by over 10%, trading at around $2.98. However, despite the jump, the token is still down more than 60% compared to last year, based on CoinMarketCap data.

UAE Strengthens Its Role in Blockchain Innovation

This program reflects the UAE’s ambition to become a global blockchain and crypto hub. Over the past few months, the country has introduced several major initiatives.

In May, Dubai’s crypto regulator updated its guidelines to support the tokenization of real-world assets. Around the same time, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) approved Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin.

Furthermore, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has attracted more than 600 crypto firms. Many other companies are also moving into the Dubai International Financial Centre and One Central, signaling the country’s strong push toward digital finance leadership.