GOLDEN VISA

A Golden Visa in the UAE is a long-term residence visa (5 or 10 years) designed to attract and retain high-potential individuals, investors, and skilled professionals, allowing them to live, work, and study in the UAE without the need for a sponsor. It offers benefits like automatic renewal, the ability to sponsor family members, and the option to stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing visa validity. 

Key reasons why people seek a Golden Visa:

• Long-Term Residency:

It provides a stable and secure long-term residence permit, eliminating the need for constant visa renewals like shorter-term visas. 

• Family Sponsorship:

Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouses, unmarried children, and sometimes parents and domestic helpers, allowing families to relocate to the UAE. 

• No Sponsorship Requirement:

Unlike other residence visas, Golden Visa holders are self-sponsored, meaning they don't need a local employer or sponsor to maintain their residency. 

• Extended Stay Outside the UAE:

The Golden Visa allows holders to stay outside the UAE for longer periods without jeopardizing their visa status. 

• Investment Opportunities:

For some Golden Visa paths, it can be a pathway for investors who meet certain investment criteria in the UAE. 

• Access to High-Growth Sectors:

The UAE is a global hub for innovation, and the Golden Visa is designed to attract talent to high-growth sectors like technology, healthcare, and education. 

• Enhanced Quality of Life:

Dubai offers a high quality of life with its diverse culture, world-class amenities, and safe environment. 

• Visa-Free Travel:

Golden Visa holders often enjoy visa-free travel to numerous countries. 

Who can apply?

An investor in public investment
The Terms, Conditions and Procedures for issuing a visa is as follows:

1. Have a business idea or business plan that you wish to establish legally in the UAE.
2. A letter from an investment fund approved in the UAE stating that there is a deposit of 2 million dirhams Or Valid commercial or industrial license with the company’s incorporation contract with the investor so that the investor’s capital is not less than 2 million dirhams.
3. On the other hand, investing in a new or existing company as a partner with shares of a minimum of AED 2 million, not financed by a loan.
4.  or letter from the Federal Tax Authority stating that he is the owner of a company that pays the government no less than 250 thousand dirhams annually.

Real estate investor:

The Terms, Conditions and Procedures for issuing a visa is as follows:

1. letter from the Real Estate Registration Department in the relevant emirate stating that he owns one or more properties whose value is not less than 2 million dirhams, stating that the property is not subject to a loan.
2. Proof of housing in the country (home ownership or house rental contract).

 Entrepreneurs:

The Terms, Conditions and Procedures for issuing a visa is as follows:

1. Approval Letter from an auditor in the UAE stating that the project value is not less than 500,000 dirhams (project owner).

1.  Approval Letter from the authorities in the emirate stating that the project is of a technical or future nature in which leadership is achieved (project owner).
2.  Approval Letter from an accredited business incubator in the UAE to establish the proposed activity in the country (founder of a project)
3.  A valid Passport copy.
4. Valid Health insurance Card is not less than one year and can be extended.
5.  Proof of housing in the country (home ownership / house rental contract).
6.  This type of application is submitted according to the procedures, with the exception of the emirate of (Abu Dhabi and Dubai). The submission is made through the approved business platform incubator (currently, AREA 2071 in Dubai and HUB71 in Abu Dhabi).

Once your nomination has been approved, you will be invited to apply for the visa through the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.

Outstanding Specialized Talents
The following professions include (doctors / scientists / creative people of culture and art / inventors / executives / specialists in scientific fields / athletes / doctoral degree holders / specialists in the fields of engineering and science and the following majors include “epidemiology and viruses / artificial intelligence / big data / Computer engineering, electronics, software, electrical, genetics and biotechnology.

The Terms, Conditions and Procedures for issuing a visa is as follows:

First: Talented people (doctors and scientists):

1. Approval Letter from the Ministry of Health in the country to practice the profession of medicine (doctors).
2. Recommendation letter from the Emirates Council of Scientists or a letter from the Secretariat of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Academic Excellence stating that he is a recipient of the Academic Excellence Medal (Scholars).
3. A valid Passport copy.
4. Valid Health insurance Card is not less than one year and can be extended.

Second: Talented people (doctors and scientists):

1. Creative people in the Fields of culture, art and Innovators.
2. An approved letter from the Department of Culture and Arts in the relevant emirate. (People of culture and art).
3. A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Economy (for inventors).
4. A valid Passport copy.
5. Valid Health insurance Card is not less than one year and can be extended.

Third: Executive Directors:

1. Holding a certified degree from the university.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience.
3. Salary not less than AED 50,000.
4. Valid work contract.
5. Valid Passport copy.
6. Valid Health insurance Card is not less than one year and can be extended.

Forth: Specialists in the Fields of science and athletes:

1. Having a specialized certificate in one of the rare fields specified by the authorities in the country (scientific fields of priority).
2. Having a recommendation letter from the General Sports Authority or one of the sports councils (athletes).
3. Valid Passport copy.
4. Valid Health insurance Card is not less than one year and can be extended.

Fifth: Holders of doctoral degrees and specialists in the fields of engineering and science:

1. Having a certified copy of the PhD from the Ministry of Education in one of the priority disciplines (PhD degrees).
2. Bring a certified copy of the university degree from the Ministry of Education in one of the above-mentioned majors (engineering and science fields).
3. Bring a work contract for a profession in one of the above-mentioned specializations (engineering and science fields).
4. Valid Passport copy.
5. Valid Health insurance Card is not less than one year and can be extended.

Sixth: Outstanding Students:

The Terms, Conditions and Procedures for issuing a visa is as follows:

• Outstanding Students (High School Student):

1. Bring a recommendation letter from the Ministry of Education.
2. The duration of the Golden Visa is (5) years for a high school without the need for a Sponsor inside the UAE, and it may be extended by the authority if he is enrolled in one of the specialties / colleges in the UAE that requires the study period more than (5) years (such as medical Universities).
3. The students may sponsor the parents and their Brothers (subject to the conditions and requirements as set out by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship).

• Outstanding Students (University Student):

1. A recommendation letter from the university stating that his GPA is not less than (3.8).
2. The duration of the Golden Visa is (10) years, and may sponsor the parents and their Brothers (subject to the conditions and requirements as set out by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship).
3. The students are able to sponsor their families (wife and kids) whenever they have the financial Potential.