WHAT IS A UAE Golden Visa?

In 2019, the UAE government introduced the Golden Visa, granting an opportunity for certain categories of expatriates to apply for long-term residence visas and become self-sponsored individuals. They may also sponsor their close family members for UAE residency visas of the same duration.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR GOLDEN VISA IN UAE

Qualifying for the golden visa requires falling into one of the following eligible categories: 

  • Business owners
  • CEOs or Managing directors
  • Highly educated individuals (PhD holders)
  • Professionals like Doctors, Engineers, Athletes
  • Students
  • Investors

HOW TO APPLY FOR GOLDEN VISA UAE

Application for the golden visa is done through Amer, a semi-government typing center.

Step-by-step UAE Golden Visa application process:

  • Choose your category: Select the desired visa category, such as investors, real estate investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents, students, humanitarian pioneers, or frontline heroes.
  • Gather required documents: Collect all necessary documents specified by the UAE government for your chosen category, including investment or property-related documents, recommendation letters, academic records, or proof of achievements.
  • Visit an Amer office: Go to an Amer office, a designated government service center, with your prepared documents to initiate the application process.
  • Pay fees: Submit the applicable fees associated with the Golden Visa application.
  • Await approval: Wait for the approval process, which can take anywhere from 72 hours to 30 days, depending on your chosen category and other factors.
  • Cancel current visa: If you have an existing residence visa, follow the procedures to cancel it before proceeding with the Golden Visa application.
  • Submit application: Provide necessary details and submit your Golden Visa application, including passport information and additional required information.
  • Receive Golden Visa: Once approved, the Golden Visa will be endorsed in your passport, granting you the desired residency status. Collect your passport with the Golden Visa from the relevant authorities.

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