The UAE’s Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa designed to attract foreign talents, investors, students, and professionals by granting them extended stay privileges. It offers significant benefits such as no need for a sponsor, long-term residency, family sponsorship, and the ability to stay outside the UAE for extended periods.
1. Investors in Public Investments (10-Year Visa)
- Invest AED 2 million in a UAE-accredited investment fund OR
- Own a company with a valid license and capital of at least AED 2 million AND pay AED 250,000+ in annual taxes (confirmed by Federal Tax Authority)
- Investment must not be loaned (fully owned capital)
- Medical insurance required for applicant and family
2. Real Estate Investors (5-Year Visa, Renewable)
- Own property/properties valued at a minimum of AED 2 million (confirmed by land department)
- Property purchase may involve a mortgage from approved local banks
3. Entrepreneurs (5-Year Visa)
- Own a technical or innovative project worth at least AED 500,000
- Provide: Auditor’s confirmation, Approval from emirate authority, Endorsement from accredited business incubator
4. Outstanding Specialized Talents (10-Year Visa)
- Doctors: Approval from Ministry of Health and Prevention
- Scientists: Endorsement from Emirates Council of Scientists or Scientific Excellence Medal
- Inventors: Patent + recommendation from Ministry of Economy
- Culture & Art: Approval from emirate cultural department
- Executives: Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years experience, AED 50,000+ salary, valid contract
- Athletes: Endorsement from General Sports Authority or sports councils
- Engineers/Scientists: Relevant degree + valid UAE work contract
5. Outstanding Students
- High School: 95%+ grade, recommendation from Ministry of Education – 5-Year Visa
- UAE Universities: GPA 3.5+ (Class A) / 3.8+ (Class B), apply within 2 years of graduation – 10-Year Visa
- Foreign Universities: Top 100 globally, GPA 3.5+, graduation within 2 years, MoE certified – 10-Year Visa
6. Pioneers of Humanitarian Work (10-Year Visa)
- 5+ years at international/regional humanitarian organizations
- 5+ years in civil associations/public interest work
- Recognized by humanitarian organizations
- Donated/support humanitarian efforts of AED 2 million+
7. Frontline Heroes
- Recognized for crisis efforts (e.g., COVID-19)
- Includes nurses, technicians, assistants, pharmacists, etc.
- Requires recommendation from relevant authority
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