WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GOLDEN VISA IN THE UAE?
GOLDEN VISA
This visa provides residents with long-term residency of either 5 or 10 years, focusing on people in the following categories: investors, entrepreneurs, and people with specialised talent, such as top students, medical professionals, scientists, researchers, doctors, lawyers, and artists.
The primary goal of the golden visa is to provide protection to all highly skilled foreigners and investors who consistently support and contribute to the UAE’s social and economic development and growth.
CATEGORY I: Golden visa for professionals
VALIDITY: 10 years
REQUIREMENTS:
- For highly skilled workers with educational qualifications and professional experience in all disciplines.
- Standard visa application documentation.
- Applicants should have a valid employment contract in the UAE.
CATEGORY 2: Golden visa for exceptional talent
VALIDITY: 10 years
REQUIREMENTS:
- Recommendation or approval of a federal or local government entity (Dubai Culture and Arts Authority).
- It includes talented individuals in culture, art, sports, digital technology, inventors, and innovators in other vital fields.
- Standard visa application documentation.
CATEGORY 3: Golden visa for entrepreneurs and startup owners
VALIDITY: 10 years
REQUIREMENTS:
- Standard visa application documentation.
- Entrepreneurs should own or be a partner in a startup registered in the UAE and the registered startup must generate annual revenues of not less than $272,250 (AED 1 million).
CATEGORY 4: Golden visa for Spouse / Dependent Golden visa
VALIDITY: 10 years
REQUIREMENTS:
- Standard visa application documentation.
- Attested marriage and birth certificates.
CATEGORY 5: Golden visa real estate
Validity: 5 years
REQUIREMENTS:
- Real estate investors can obtain the Golden visa when purchasing a property worth no less than $544,500 (AED 2 million).
- Standard visa application documentation.
- Property Title Deed Certificate.
For foreign nationals seeking to settle in Dubai or the UAE, the Golden Visa offers great advantages if you meet certain prerequisites. Below we have listed some of the main requirements including:
- No renewals for as long as ten years while you live, work, or study in the UAE.
- Business owners don’t need to worry about finding a national sponsor, since the visa permits 100% ownership of businesses on the mainland.
- Ease in applying for a UAE driver’s license, family visas, and the ability to apply for jobs and accept employment with any employer.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GREEN VISA IN THE UAE?
The new 5-year Green visa unveiled by the UAE Cabinet is set to increase job market flexibility and promote a strong sense of stability among UAE citizens and their families. Unlike the conventional regulation, which stated that a parent may only sponsor sons until the age of 18, the Green Visa will permit foreign residents to sponsor their parents and sons until the age of 25. Additionally, unlike the standard grace period of 30 days, the Green Visa will not be linked to work permits and will allow people whose visas have expired or who have lost their jobs to stay in the UAE for 180 days.
CATEGORY I: Green visa for Freelancers / self-employed people
VALIDITY: 5 years
REQUIREMENTS:
- Standard visa application documentation.
- Evidence of annual income from self-employment for the previous two years for an amount not less than AED 360,000 or prove financial solvency throughout their stay in the UAE.
CATEGORY 2: Green visa for skilled employees
VALIDITY: 5 years
REQUIREMENTS:
- Standard visa application documentation
- Have a valid employment contract and salary of not less than AED 15,000.
CATEGORY 3: Green visa for Investors or partners
VALIDITY: 5 years
REQUIREMENTS:
- Standard visa application documentation.
- Requires approval and proof of the investment.
OTHER VISA OPTIONS IN THE UAE
REMOTE WORK VISA
The 1-year visa is for foreign nationals who may want to enter the UAE on their own initiative and engage in employment according to the terms and conditions.
The major step, which is the first of its kind in the region, provides business owners and innovators with the opportunity to produce in the safe and enticing business environment of the UAE, with access to all required infrastructure including first-rate utilities and telecoms.
CATEGORY: Remote Work Visa
VALIDITY: 1 year
REQUIREMENTS:
- If the applicant is an employee:
- Standard visa application documentation.
- Proof of salary of minimum AED 18,400 per month.
If the applicant is a company owner:
- Standard visa application documentation.
- Proof of ownership of company for 1 year or more and to display an average monthly income of AED 18,400.
- Proof of work conducted outside UAE.
NOTE: Remote Work Visa is currently available in the Emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
JOB EXPLORATION VISA
The UAE has announced a job exploration visa to attract young talents and skilled professionals to explore job opportunities available in the country without requiring a sponsor or a host. The visa will be granted to those classified in the first, second or third skill level as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
CATEGORY: Job Exploration Visa
VALIDITY: 60, 90, and 120 days
REQUIREMENTS:
- Standard visa application documentation.
- Applicants must have a minimum educational level of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attested from the country of origin and the UAE.
MULTIPLE ENTRY TOURIST VISA
To make the procedure easier for tourists and visitors, a new multiple entry tourist visa can now be issued for all nationalities. The 5-year visa allows visitors to enter the nation on their own behalf several times and stay for up to 90 days every visit, that can be topped up with an additional 90 days.
According to immigration experts, companies that want to fly personnel in and out of the nation for conferences, meetings, and other events must use this visa program.
CATEGORY: Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
VALIDITY: 5 years
REQUIREMENTS:
- Standard visa application documentation.
- Proof providing a bank balance of AED 14,700 or its equivalent in foreign currencies within 6 months.
NOTE: A person cannot utilise this visa for employment purposes.
WHAT CAN YOU DO NEXT?
There are various procedures and requirements that you need to prepare and take into consideration to successfully secure a long-term visa. Creation Business Consultants team of experts will access each visa applicant with a short list of suitable options. We are experienced to help simplify the process and assisting to complete your long-term visas in the UAE. For a free consultation, email [email protected] or call +97148786240.
