The Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa that allows foreign investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers, and frontline heroes to live, work, or study in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without a sponsor. The Golden Visa is valid for 10 years and can be renewed for an additional 10 years.
To get a Golden Visa for Dubai, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Investors: You must invest at least AED 2 million in a property in Dubai or start a business in Dubai with a capital investment of at least AED 500,000.
- Entrepreneurs: You must have a successful startup in the UAE with a value of at least AED 500,000.
- Scientists: You must have a PhD in a STEM field and be working for a reputable research institution in the UAE.
- Outstanding students and graduates: You must be a top student at a leading university in the UAE or have graduated from a top university abroad with a degree in a STEM field.
- Humanitarian pioneers: You must have made significant contributions to humanitarian work in the UAE.
- Frontline heroes: You must have worked on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UAE.
Once you have met the eligibility criteria, you can apply for a Golden Visa through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai. The application process is simple and straightforward and can be completed online.
Here are the steps on how to get a Golden Visa for Dubai:
- Visit the GDRFA Dubai website and create an account.
- Log in to your account and select the “Golden Visa” option.
- Fill out the online application form and attach all the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit your application.
The GDRFA Dubai will review your application and let you know if you have been approved for a Golden Visa. If you are approved, you will need to attend a medical examination and obtain a UAE ID card.
Once you have obtained your Golden Visa, you will be able to live, work, or study in Dubai without a sponsor. You will also be able to bring your family members to Dubai on a dependent visa.
Benefits of a Golden Visa:
- Long-term residency (10 years, renewable)
- No need for a sponsor
- Ability to live, work, or study in Dubai
- Ability to bring family members to Dubai on a dependent visa
- 100% ownership of businesses in Dubai
- Tax exemption on income and capital gains
The Golden Visa is a great opportunity for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers, and frontline heroes to live and work in the UAE. If you meet the eligibility criteria, I encourage you to apply for a Golden Visa.
