The UAE Golden Visa

Public Sector Investors:

Investing in a UAE-accredited investment fund can qualify you for a 10-year Golden Visa.

To be eligible, you must:

• Submit a letter from the investment fund showing a deposit of at least AED two million, or
• Provide a commercial or industrial license and a memorandum of association confirming your capital is at least AED two million,
• Provide a letter from the Federal Tax Authority verifying annual payments to the government of at least AED 250,000.
• Fully own the invested capital, which cannot be financed through a loan.
• Show proof of medical insurance for yourself and any family members.

Real Estate Investors:

Investing in real estate within the UAE may qualify you for a 5-year Golden Visa, renewable under the same terms.

To be eligible, you must:

• Provide a letter from the land department of the respective emirate, confirming ownership of one or more properties with a total value of no less than AED two million, or
• Purchase property with a loan from specific local banks approved by the competent local authority.

• A letter from a UAE auditor confirming the project value is at least 500,000 dirhams.
• Approval from emirate authorities verifying the project’s technical or futuristic nature.
• Endorsement from a UAE-accredited business incubator for the proposed activity.

Doctors and Scientists:

Doctors: An approval letter from the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention to practice medicine.

Scientists: A recommendation from the Emirates Council of Scientists or a letter from the Secretariat of the Mohammed bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Excellence confirming you have received the Medal of Scientific Excellence.

Inventors:

A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Economy confirming that your patent adds value to the country’s economy.

Artists:

Approval from the respective emirate’s Department of Culture and Arts.

Executive Directors:

• An accredited university degree (minimum bachelor’s level) from the Ministry of Education.
• A letter of experience showing at least 5 years in the same position.
• A salary certificate showing a minimum salary of AED 50,000.
• A valid work contract.

Athletes:

A recommendation letter from the General Sports Authority or a sports council.

Engineers and Other Specialists:

A certified copy of your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from the Ministry of Education and a work contract.

• Members and outstanding employees with at least five years of service in international and regional organizations.
• Members and outstanding employees with at least five years at civil associations and institutions of public interest.
• Individuals who have received an appreciation award from organizations focusing on humanitarian work.
• Funders of humanitarian work who have contributed a minimum of two million UAE dirhams.
• Frontline Heroes requires a recommendation from a competent authority.

High School Students:

A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Education (Emirates Schools Establishment).

University Students:

• Their university is rated either A or B class by the Ministry of Education.
• They submit a recommendation letter from the university, an accredited graduation certificate, or an academic record showing a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 for A class or 3.8 for B class universities.
• They graduated no more than 2 years ago.

Students from foreign universities in the global top 100, as recognized by the Ministry of Education, also qualify for a 10-year visa if:

• Their cumulative GPA is at least 3.5.
• They graduated within the last two years.
• They provide a graduation certificate accredited by the Ministry of Education.