UAE Golden Visa

What is the Golden Visa in UAE?

The UAE’s Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa that allows foreign talents to live, work, or study in the country while enjoying a range of exclusive benefits. These include:

• A six-month entry visa with multiple entries, allowing you to proceed with your residence issuance
• A long-term, renewable residence visa valid for 5 or 10 years
• No need for a sponsor
• The ability to stay outside the UAE for longer than the usual six-month period without losing your residence status
• The right to sponsor your family members, including spouses and children of any age
• The ability to sponsor an unlimited number of domestic helpers
• If the Golden Visa holder passes away, their family members can stay in the UAE until the end of their permit duration.

For more information or inquiries about visas, you can contact the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) or the UAE embassies and consulates.

For Dubai visas, reach out to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFAD).

Golden Visa Categories and Requirements

The requirements for the Golden Visa vary based on the applicant’s category, such as investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents, and outstanding students.

For Investors:

• Public Investment: If you invest in a fund or hold a commercial or industrial license with capital of at least AED 2 million, you can receive a 10-year Golden Visa.
• Real Estate Investment: Owning property worth at least AED 2 million can qualify you for a 5-year renewable Golden Visa.

For Entrepreneurs: If you own a project based on innovation and risk, you may be eligible for a 5-year Golden Visa, provided you meet additional criteria like approval from an accredited business incubator.

For Outstanding Specialized Talents: This includes doctors, scientists, athletes, inventors, and specialists in fields like AI, engineering, and biotechnology. Depending on your field, you may need endorsement letters from the Ministry of Health, Emirates Council of Scientists, or relevant authorities in your field.

For Outstanding Students:

• High School Students: If you are a top performer with a grade of at least 95%, you can get a 5-year Golden Visa.
• University Students: Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher from an accredited university may qualify for a 10-year visa.

For Humanitarian Pioneers and Frontline Heroes: Humanitarian workers with at least five years of experience or individuals who have received recognition from humanitarian organizations may be granted a 10-year Golden Visa. Frontline workers such as healthcare professionals who have contributed during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic may also qualify.

The ‘One Touch’ Golden Visa Service: This service simplifies the application and renewal process for Golden Visas, saving time and effort. It handles everything from visa applications to document issuance and renewals. Applicants can apply through the ICP website or the ICP app available on Google Play and the App Store.

For more details, you can refer to the links provided by the UAE’s relevant authorities or consult the specific emirate’s services for more specific guidelines.

Related digital services

• eServices related to Golden visa – ICP
• Check your eligibility for Golden visa – ICP
• Golden visa services – GDRFA
• Apply for a recommendation of a Golden visa (for creatives) – Ministry of Youth and Culture