What exactly does the Golden Visa provide?

The Golden Visa system essentially grants long-term residency (5 to 10 years) to people who fall into the following categories: investors, entrepreneurs, individuals with exceptional talents such as researchers, medical professionals, and those in the scientific and knowledge fields, and exceptional students. The golden visa is especially important for Masdar City, the region’s centre for research and development of sustainability-focused innovation and technology.

The Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has began implementing the previously announced 24-hour ‘You are Special’ service. Among others, the programme strives to assist Golden Visa holders.

The greatest advantage would most likely be security; by issuing the Golden Visa, the UAE government has made it obvious that they are committed to giving expatriates, investors, and anybody else wishing to make the UAE their home an additional reason to feel comfortable about their future.

What are the eligibility conditions for the Golden Visa?

The requirements differ depending on the organisation, but they are all dependent on the persons adhering to the terms and conditions of the Golden Visa.

Visa eligibility requirements for ten years : 

Investors Having at least AED 10 million in public investment, either through an investment fund or a company

• A minimum of 60% of the total investment must not be in the form of real estate.

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• The amount invested cannot be loaned, and in the case of assets, investors must acquire full ownership.

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• The investor must be able to keep the investment for at least three years.

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• on the long-term visa. This visa can also be extended.This 10-year visa can be extended to include business partners if each partner invests AED 10 million. The holder’s spouse and children, as well as one executive director and one advisor, may be included

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Individuals with specific skills and expertise

Doctors, researchers, scientists, investors, and artists are among those included under the specialised talents group. Following accreditation from their respective departments and fields, these persons may be given a 10-year visa. Their spouses and children are also eligible for the visa.
Doctors In “honour of their efforts and sacrifices,” the UAE will provide doctors, the first line of defence, long-term residency.
All doctors licenced by the UAE’s health regulatory agencies can apply for the Golden Visa through the website between July 2021 and September 2022.
In their various fields of practise, doctors and specialists must meet at least two of the following requirements:

 

• A PhD from one of the world’s top 500 universities.

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• A PhD and ten years of professional experience in the applicant’s specialty are required.

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• An recognition award in the applicant’s line of work.

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• Contribution to significant scientific research

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• Published articles or scientific books in prestigious journals.

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• Membership in a field-related organisation.

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• Specialization in priority areas for the UAE.

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• For doctors who want to apply for visas in person, seven centres associated with the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship have been created around the Emirates.