Unlock New Horizons with the Golden Visa UAE: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction
Are you a scientist, entrepreneur, investor, outstanding student, or a frontline hero dreaming of a vibrant life in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? The Golden Visa UAE is your gateway to long-term residency, offering a unique set of benefits for individuals who have demonstrated excellence in various fields.
What is the Golden Visa UAE?
The Golden Visa UAE is a long-term resident visa designed to attract and retain foreign talent. This visa allows individuals to live, work, or study in the UAE while enjoying exclusive benefits. Categories eligible for the Golden Visa include scientists, frontline heroes, humanitarian pioneers, outstanding students, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Key Benefits of UAE Golden Visa:
- Flexible Entry and Residence: Entry visa for six months with multiple entries to issue residence
- Renewable: A long-term, renewable resident visa is valid for 5 or 10 years.
- Independence: Enjoy the privilege of not needing a sponsor, granting you the freedom to shape your journey independently.
- Extended Stay: Stay outside the UAE beyond the normal six-month period while keeping your residence visa valid.
- Family Inclusion: Ability to support family members including spouse and children irrespective of age
- Domestic Helpers: Allow to sponsor unlimited number of domestic helpers.
- Family Security: Permit for family members to remain in the UAE until the end of their permit period if the primary Golden Visa holder dies.
Golden Visa Categories and Requirements:
Investors in Public Investments:
- Submission of a letter from a recognized investment fund in the UAE stating that the investor has a deposit of 2 million dirhams, or
- Submitting a valid trade license or industrial license and a memorandum of association stating that the investor’s capital is not less than 2 million dirhams.
- Submission of a letter from the Federal Tax Authority stating that the investor pays no less than 250,000 dirhams to the government annually.
Additionally, you must:
4. Be the sole owner of the invested capital; It should not be a loan and
5. The proof of medical insurance for yourself and the members of your family (if any).
Real Estate Investors:
If you own a property or a group of properties, you can be granted a Golden Visa for a period of 5 years, renewable on the same terms and without a sponsor:
- Provision of a letter from the Land Department of the concerned emirate stating that he is the owner of one or more properties valued at not less than 2 million dirhams.
- Purchase of a property with a loan from certain local banks approved by the competent local authority.
Entrepreneurs:
If you are an entrepreneur, you can get a golden visa for a period of 5 years, if you own a technological or futuristic economic project based on risk and innovation. In addition, you must have a letter of approval from each of the following:
- An auditor in the UAE states that the cost of the project is not less than 500,000 dirhams.
- Officials in the emirate say the project is technical or futuristic in nature.
- An accredited business incubator in the UAE to establish the proposed activity in the country.
Outstanding Specialized Talents:
Outstanding specialized talents include:
- Scientists
- Doctors
- Athletes
- Inventors
- Executives
- Specialists in Scientific Fields
- Doctoral Degree Holders
- Creative People of Culture and Art
- Expert in the Line of Science and Engineering.
1. Scientists
- A letter of recommendation from the Emirates Council of Scientists or a letter from the Secretariat of the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Excellence“, indicating that the applicant has been awarded the Medal of Scientific Excellence (for scientists).
2. Doctors
- A letter of approval to practice medicine in the UAE from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (for doctors)
3. Athletes
- Letter of recommendation from one of the General Sports Authority or Sports Councils
4. Inventors
- A letter of recommendation from the Ministry of Economy stating that your patent has added value to the country’s economy
5. Executive Directors
- A copy of a university degree approved by the Ministry of Education with educational attainment not less than a bachelor’s degree.
- Letter of experience of not less than 5 years in the same post
- Salary certificate with minimum salary of AED 50,000
- A valid employment contract.
6. Specialists in Scientific Fields
- A copy of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certified by the Ministry of Education and a work contract.
7. Doctoral Degree Holders
- Doctoral degree holders who present impressive research work.
8. Creative People of Culture and Art
- Letter of approval from the Department of Culture and Arts in the concerned emirate.
9. Expert in the line of Science and Engineering
Subjects relating to engineering and science include:
- Epidemiology and viruses
- Genetics and biotechnology engineering.
- Artificial intelligence
- Computer engineering
- Big data
- Software engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Electronic engineering
Outstanding Students
1. High School Students
2. University Students
- The university should be classified as A or B class by the Ministry of Education.
- A letter of recommendation from the university or a recognized graduation certificate or a recognized academic record stating that the student’s overall GPA is not less than 3.5 for Class A universities and 3.8 for Class B universities.
- It is not older than 2 years since you graduated.
Outstanding students from foreign universities may be granted a Golden Visa for a period of 10 years without any sponsor, provided that:Read More
If you are a Pioneer of humanitarian worker, you can get a golden visa for 10 years. To qualify as a humanitarian worker you must fall into one of the following categories: Front-line heroes who have shown extraordinary diligence in crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can also get a Golden Visa with a recommendation from a competent authority. Frontline heroes include nurses, medical assistants, lab technicians, pharmacologists and other cadres who are accredited by Frontline Heroes Office.Pioneers of Humanitarian Work
Frontline Heroes
One Touch Golden Visa Service
The One Touch Golden Visa Service is a comprehensive service designed to simplify the application and renewal process for the Golden Residence Visa, saving applicant’s time and effort.
The service will assist applicants in applying for visas, issuance of other visas, regularization of status, issuance and renewal of residence and identity documents.
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FAQs: UAE's Golden Visa
A1: Eligibility includes scientists, frontline heroes, humanitarian pioneers, outstanding students, investors, and entrepreneurs.
A2: Benefits include flexible entry and residence, independence from sponsors, extended stay options, and family inclusion.
A3: Visit the official Golden Visa application page for detailed instructions.
Conclusion:
Embark on a journey of a lifetime with the UAE Golden Visa. For more information and to apply, visit SK Financial Services. If you have specific visa-related queries, Contact Us. Unlock unparalleled opportunities for yourself and your loved ones in the heart of the Middle East!
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