UAE expands golden visa scheme to include more workers

Also included are senior scholars and clergy, elite experts in the field of industry and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, experts in the field of health and education.

gold visa It is a long-term residence visa that allows foreign talents to live, work or study in China. United Arab Emirates Also enjoy exclusive benefits, including:

• Six-month entry visa with multiple entries for residence issuance
• Long-term renewable residence visa valid for 5 or 10 years
• Privilege that does not require a guarantor
• Able to stay outside the UAE beyond the usual six months to keep their residence visa valid
• Ability to sponsor members of their family, including spouse and children, regardless of age
• Ability to sponsor an unlimited number of domestic helpers
• In the event of the death of the main holder of the Golden Visa, family members may remain in the UAE until the end of the permit period.

The requirements for a Golden Visa depend on the type of residence.

1. For skilled professionals

Duration: 10 years

You are eligible if you:

• Must work in UAE
• Occupational roles classified by MOHRE’s Occupational Classification Scheme as follows:

• Primary Classification – Managers and Business Executives
• Secondary classification – professionals in science, engineering, health, education, business and management, information technology, law, sociology and culture

• A minimum level of education of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000 or equivalent
• Hold a valid practicing license in the UAE, if required (e.g. physician, pharmacist, teacher, etc.)

To apply, you will need to provide:

• Employment contract approved in the UAE
• Evidence that the applicant holds a position classified as Level 1 or Level 2 by MOHRE’s Occupational Classification Scheme
• Proven bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A valid practicing license from the Emirate or United Arab Emirates, for occupations that require it
• employment certificate
• Proof of salary from employer and bank statements for the last 6 months showing a monthly salary of not less than AED 30,000

2. For scientists and researchers

Duration: 10 years

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You are eligible if you:

• Possess master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, technology, life sciences and natural sciences conferred by the Ministry of Education.
• A doctorate from one of the world’s top 500 universities, or a master’s degree from one of the world’s top 250 universities. Alternatively, a master’s or doctorate from one of the top 100 universities in the field of study.
• Field Weighted Citation Index (FWCI) rating of 1.0.
• H-index rating of 10 or higher.

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• Scopus H-index rating > 20.

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• Achievement in setting up research and development departments within and outside the UAE on the recommendation of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.

To apply, you will need to provide:

For master’s and doctoral degree holders:

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Technology, Life and Natural Sciences
• Ministry of Education Equivalency Certificate
• Link or screenshot showing Field Weighted Citation Index (FWCI) rating of 1.0 or higher
• Links or screenshots showing an H-index rating of 10 or higher
• CV

For Scopus H-index applicants:

• Links or screenshots showing ranges with H-index > 20
• CV

For applicants with achievements in research and development:

Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Technology, Life and Natural Sciences

Achievements in setting up science and technology R&D departments within and outside the UAE

Link or screenshot showing Scopus H-index rating (optional)

CV

3. Senior Scholars and Clergy

Duration: 10 years

To apply, you will need to provide:

• A letter of recommendation from the Ministry of Culture and Youth or the local authority.

4. For elite experts in the field of industry and the fourth industrial revolution

Duration: 10 years

To apply, you will need to provide:

• A letter of recommendation from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology or the local authority.

5. For elite experts in the field of health

Duration: 10 years

To apply, you will need to provide:

• Letter of recommendation from Ministry of Health or Abu Dhabi Ministry of Health
• A valid license to operate in the UAE

6. Education elite experts

Duration: 10 years

To apply, you will need to provide:

• Letter of recommendation from the Ministry of Education or Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge
• A valid license to operate in the UAE

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