UAE
UAE refines Golden Visa criteria for skilled professionals
The 10-year residency permit is available to individuals earning a monthly salary of AED 30,000 and meeting specific educational and professional standards set by MoHRE.
The UAE's Golden Residence offers a 10-year, self-sponsored visa for specific talent, including skilled professionals. Updated criteria require a minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000, a bachelor's degree, and an employment contract for a role classified as level one or two by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
The UAE Golden Residence, a long-term 10-year visa, allows foreign nationals to live, work, or study in the country without needing a national sponsor. For skilled professionals, it offers significant stability and benefits, including the ability to sponsor family members and remain outside the UAE for extended periods without invalidating the permit. The framework is managed by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). ## What it is The Golden Residence is a long-term visa program designed to attract and retain talented individuals within the UAE. Unlike the standard two-year residence visa, the Golden Visa is granted for 10 years and is self-sponsored, meaning it is not tied to a specific employer. Key benefits for holders include: - **No sponsor required:** The visa holder has full independence. - **Extended stay abroad:** You can stay outside the UAE for any period longer than the usual six months without the visa being nullified. - **Family sponsorship:** Holders can sponsor their spouse, children, and parents on a 10-year visa. - **Sponsorship of domestic helpers:** There is no limit on the number of domestic helpers an individual can…