Entry Visa for Six Months with Multiple Entries
The program starts with an entry visa that allows individuals to stay in the UAE for six months with multiple entries. This initial visa enables applicants to complete the residence issuance process.
UAE Golden Visa Program
The UAE Golden Visa is a prestigious and innovative long-term residency program designed to attract and retain high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals, and talented individuals in the United Arab Emirates. This program offers the opportunity to live, work, and study in the UAE for an extended period, providing a gateway to a dynamic and thriving environment.
What is the UAE’s Golden visa?
The UAE’s Golden Visa is a special long-term residence visa program that offers foreign talents the opportunity to live, work, or study in the United Arab Emirates, while enjoying a range of exclusive benefits.
These benefits
include:
Long-Term, Renewable Residence Visa
Successful applicants are granted a long-term residence visa, which is valid for either 5 or 10 years, providing a stable and extended period for living and working in the UAE.
No Sponsorship Required
Unlike traditional UAE residency requirements, Golden Visa holders do not need a local sponsor or employer, giving them greater independence and flexibility in pursuing their goals.
Extended Stay Outside the UAE
Golden Visa holders have the privilege of staying outside the UAE for longer than the usual six-month period without the risk of their residence visa becoming invalid.
Family Sponsorship
Golden Visa holders can sponsor their family members, including spouses and children of all ages, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of living in the UAE together.
Unlimited Domestic Helper Sponsorship
Golden Visa holders can sponsor an unlimited number of domestic helpers to support their household needs.
Family Permit in Case of Holder's Demise
In the unfortunate event of the primary Golden Visa holder's passing, their family members are permitted to stay in the UAE until the end of their own permit duration, ensuring continuity and support during challenging times.
What are the criteria for the UAE Golden Visa?
Golden visa for Professionals
Skilled workers and professionals qualify for a Golden Visa if they meet specific criteria. It includes holding a valid employment contract within the UAE, with the job falling under occupational level 1 or 2 as defined by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Additionally, applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and draw a minimum salary of not less than AED 30,000 per month.
Golden visa for real estate owners
Any individual who has purchased a property worth no less than AED 2 million or own off-plan property valued at AED 2 million and above, with a minimum initial payment of AED 1 million already made, from a list of approved local real estate companies is eligible to apply for a Golden Visa.
Golden visa for investors in public investments
If you invest in an investment fund, you may be granted a Golden Visa subject to the:
- Submission of a letter from an investment fund accredited in the UAE stating that the investor has a deposit
of AED two million, or (INCOMPLETE TEXT?) - Submission of a valid commercial licence or industrial licence and a memorandum of association stating that
the investor’s capital is not less than AED two million - Submission of a letter from Federal Tax Authority stating that the investor pays the government no less than
AED 250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand) annually.
Outstanding specialised talents
Outstanding specialised talents include:
- Doctors
- Scientists
- Creative people of culture and art
- Inventors
- Executives
- Specialists in scientific fields
- Athletes
- Doctoral degree holders and
- Specialists in the fields of engineering and science.