The UAE Golden Visa offers long-term residency to individuals across various categories, including investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, students, and more. Below is a comprehensive guide on how to obtain the Golden Visa and the specific documents required for each category.
The UAE Golden Visa offers numerous benefits that make it highly attractive for investors, professionals, students, and other eligible individuals. Here’s a rundown of the key advantages:
1) 10 years of renewable residency.
2) No local sponsor required.
1) 100% foreign ownership of UAE mainland businesses.
2) No UAE national sponsor needed.
1) Sponsor your spouse, children (no age limit), and domestic staff.
2) Family members may stay in UAE even after the primary visa holder's death until the permit expires.
1) Live, work, and study in UAE without a national sponsor.
2) Access to schooling, UAE driver’s license, and banking services.
1) Priority lanes at airports, VIP health insurance, and government perks.
2) Fast-track services through dedicated Golden Visa centers.
1) Encourages professionals, creatives, scientists, and athletes to settle in the UAE.
1) Eligibility for property programs and business facilitation.
2) Reduced fees or access to exclusive zones and benefits.
Abu Dhabi: Discounts on cars, property, healthcare, and hospitality.
Dubai: Fast-track licensing and exclusive banking services for entrepreneurs.
Choose your qualifying category.
Based on your category.
1) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
2) Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO)
3) Dubai Land Department
Notification will follow after review.
Eligibility: Property valued at AED 2 million+
Documents:
Passport
Title deed / e-Certificate of Title
Photograph
UAE ID (if any)
Residence permit (if applicable)
Bank’s no-objection letter (if mortgaged)
Health insurance
Proof of family relationships (for dependents)
Eligibility: Startup ownership/partnership with AED 500,000+ capital
Documents:
Passport
Business license
Audited financials
Business plan
Letter from accredited business incubator
Eligibility: MOHRE Level 1 or 2 job, AED 30,000+ salary/month
Documents:
Passport
UAE-approved employment contract
Attested bachelor’s degree
Practicing license (if applicable)
Salary certificate + 3-month bank statements
Health insurance
Eligibility: Recognized in medical or scientific fields
Documents:
Passport
MOH approval (for doctors)
Letter from Emirates Council of Scientists (or equivalent)
Health insurance
Eligibility: Distinguished achievements in arts or culture
Documents:
Passport
Letter from the Emirate’s Department of Culture and Arts
Portfolio
Health insurance
A. High School Students
Eligibility: Minimum 95% grade in secondary school
Documents:
Passport
Letter from Ministry of Education
Health insurance
B. University Students
Eligibility: Graduated from A/B class university with:
GPA 3.5+ (A class)
GPA 3.8+ (B class)
Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate / academic record
Letter from university
Health insurance
Eligibility: PhD in a priority discipline
Documents:
Passport
Attested PhD certificate (MOE)
Employment contract
Salary certificate + bank statements
Health insurance
Eligibility: Significant humanitarian contributions
Documents:
Passport
Proof of humanitarian work (awards, letters, etc.)
Health insurance
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