The UAE Gold Card permanent residency scheme is a long-term visa for the UAE that lasts for ten years. While initial
language surrounding the system made it appear that it did not require renewals, the UAE’s General Directorate of
Residency and Foreign Affairs clarified that it’s a ten-year visa that gets renewed.
There are exclusive benefits for having golden visa which include:
- An entry visa for six months with multiple entries to proceed with residence issuance.
- A long-term, renewable residence visa valid for 5 or 10 years.
- The privilege of not needing a sponsor.
- The ability to stay outside the UAE for more than the usual period of six months in order to keep their
residence visa valid.
- The ability to sponsor their family members, including spouses and children regardless of their ages.
- The ability to sponsor unlimited number of domestic helpers.
- The permit for family members to stay in the UAE until the end of their permit duration, if the primary holder
of the Golden visa passes away.
As part of the expanded Golden Visa scheme, more skilled professionals can get the long-term residency, with the minimum
monthly salary requirement dropping from Dh50,000 to
Dh30,000. Among the disciplines are medicine,
science, engineering, information technology, business, law, culture, and social sciences.
What is the benefit of golden visa in UAE?
UAE golden visas enable expats to live, work and study in the UAE without the need for a national sponsor and with
100 percent ownership of their business on the UAE’s mainland.
Who is eligible for UAE Golden Visa?
Under the new executive regulations, the UAE Golden Visa will grant 10-year residence to investors, entrepreneurs,
exceptional talents, scientists and professionals, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers, and
frontline heroes, who meet certain eligibility parameters.
How long does Golden Visa take?
Once all required documents are successfully submitted, the initial approval will take up to 48 hours. After the
cancellation of the applicant’s current visa and a completed medical assessment, the Golden Visa will be issued
within three to five working days.
Can I sponsor my parents with Golden Visa UAE?
Golden Visa holders in the UAE can now sponsor their parents for a 10-year residency. This is a facet of the
substantially expanded Golden Visa programme that came into force on 3 October, 2022.
Is Golden Visa a permanent residence?
The UAE Gold Card permanent residency scheme is a long-term visa for the UAE that lasts for ten years. it’s a
ten-year visa that gets renewed.
