Golden visa requirements

Requirements for obtaining this type of visa are subject to the type of residence. Whether you want to live in Dubai as an investor, entrepreneur, talent etc., you have to meet the requirements accordingly.

Following outstanding specialized talents are  eligible:

  • Athletes
  • Creative People of Culture and Art
  • Doctoral Degree Holders and Doctors
  • Executives
  • Inventors
  • Scientists
  • Specialists in Scientific Fields
  • Specialists in the Fields of Engineering and Science

 Minimum Salary for a Golden Visa:

 

  • Athletes are required to provide a recommendation letter from the General Sports Authority or one of the sports councils.
  • Salary certificate is also required which confirms that your salary is at least AED 50,000.

 

  • To practice the medical profession in the UAE, doctors are required to provide an approval Letter from the Ministry of Health and Prevention, UAE.
  • Recommendation letter is required to be obtained from Emirates Council of Scientists or Secretariat of the Mohammed bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Excellence confirming the award of Medal of Scientific Excellence (for Scientists) in favor of the applicant.

 

 

  • Inventors are required to obtain a recommendation letter from the Ministry of Economy. The letter must state that the patent by the inventor has an added value to the UAE’s economy.

 

  • The emirate in which the person wants to work, an approval letter from the department of culture and arts of that particular emirate is required.

  • Only persons having bachelor’s degree or equivalent are eligible and a copy of university degree is required which shall be accredited by the Ministry of Education.
  • Experience of 5 years or more is required in the same position and a letter confirming the same is required to be submitted.
  • Provide a valid contract for the purpose.

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Big data
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Epidemiology and Virology
  • Genetics and Biotechnology engineering
  • Software Engineering

 

Specialists in engineering and science

  • A certified copy of a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree from the Ministry of Education is required along with a work contract.

A Golden visa for 5 years will be awarded to high school students and the toppers at national level in a public or private secondary school with a minimum of 95 percent grade. No sponsor is required. Students are required to submit a recommendation letter obtained from the Ministry      of Education (Emirates Schools Establishment). If the student is enrolled in one of the major schools/ colleges in the UAE, where the study period is more than five years, the student’s golden visa can be extended accordingly.

 

Golden visa for 10 years will be granted if you fall in the outstanding specialized talent category. However, you have to meet the following requirements for each category as mentioned below:

University students:

A Golden visa for a period of 10 years may be granted to the student having outstanding performance at the university level. No sponsor is required provided that:

Students of A or B class rated universities by the Ministry of Education are eligible.

Relevant university’s recommendation letter or an accredited academic record or an accredited graduation certificate is required. The letter must indicate that if the university lies in A category, at least GPA should be 3.5 or more and in case of B class university, the GPA must be 3.8 or more.

The student applying for the visa must have graduated within the last two years.

 A golden visa for a period of 10 years is awarded to the students belonging to foreign universities and having outstanding performance. The visa will be granted without a sponsor provided that:

How long will it take to get a golden visa?

It usually takes 12 working days in completion of the process of obtaining a 10 years Golden Visa.

How much will the Golden Visa Process cost?

Following Fee/charges may apply for obtaining a 10-year Golden Visa:

●        Government Fee: 9655 AED

●        Emirates ID: 1335 AED

●        DLD info update: 200 AED

●        Service Charges: Service charges may vary from case to case and will be assessed after generation of respective inquiry

●        Family holding 200 each

●        Visa Cancellation 300

●        Others    

(Note: The Fee may vary subject to the changes in government policy)

Please note that the information provided regarding the Golden Visa is based on our extensive experience and knowledge in the field. However, it is important to acknowledge that there may be potential changes in the legislation governing the Golden Visa process and requirements from time to time. Therefore, you may always contact our Golden Visa expert team to obtain the most up-to-date information and assistance.

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