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How to Apply for UAE Golden Visa?

Byمفيدة محمدUpdated13 June 2025 - 11:01am

You can apply for UAE Golden Visa provided by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security via ICA Smart Services by following the link listed below:

Website:

https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae

Website:

https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae

What is the Golden Residence in the Emirates?

The Golden Residence is one of the long-term residence forms in the Emirates, its holder can stay in the Emirates for a period ranging from five to ten years without the need for a sponsor, depending on the residence category, and it also grants its holder many other benefits.

Benefits of UAE Golden Visa

You can find out the benefits of golden residence in the Emirates by the following points:

The applicant for the Golden Residence can benefit from a multiple-entry visa for 6 months to complete the Golden Residence procedures.
The Golden Residence holder obtains a renewable residence visa for 5 or 10 years.
The Golden Residence holder can stay outside the UAE for more than 6 months.
The Golden Residence holder does not need a sponsor in the UAE.
The Golden Residence holder can issue residence permits for his family members, as a residence permit can be issued for the wife or husband and children as well.
The Golden Residence holder can bring in an unlimited number of workers.
In the event of the death of the Golden Residence holder, his family members can stay in the UAE until the expiry of their residence.

How to Apply for UAE Golden Visa?

You can apply for UAE Golden Visa, by following the simple steps:

Verifying that the applicant is one of the categories eligible for the golden residency.
Submitting a nomination request for the golden residency.
Approving the nomination request for the golden residency.
Submitting a request to issue the golden residency through the available electronic channels.

Steps to Apply for Nomination Request for UAE Golden Visa

By following the simple steps, You can apply for nomination request UAE Golden Visa:

Go to Available Services of Golden Residency Page “From Here“.

How to Apply for UAE Golden Visa

Choose “Entry Permit for Golden Visa – New Nomination Request” option.
Click on “Start Service” icon.
Select Person Category from the drop-down list.
Select Person Sub Category from the drop-down list.
Enter the applicant’s personal information in the designated field.
Enter contact information in the designated fields.
Activate the “I am not a robot” option.
Click the “Next” icon.
Follow the instructions for submitting the nomination application.

How to Apply for UAE Golden Visa

Steps to Apply for UAE Golden Visa

You can apply for UAE Golden Visa, by following the simple steps:

Go to Available Services of Golden Residency Page “From Here“.
Choose the suitable type of Golden Residency.

How to Apply for UAE Golden Visa

Click on “Start Service” icon.
Fill in the required data in the designated fields.
Upload the required documents and papers
Review the application and verify its data.
Pay the visa fees.
Receive the visa via email.

Steps to Apply for Dubai Golden Visa

You can apply for Dubai Golden Visa, by following the simple steps:

Go to Golden Residency Page “from Here“.
Click on the suitable type of Golden Residency.
View the conditions, fees and requirements for Golden residency

How to Apply for UAE Golden Visa

Click on the “Start Service” icon.
Type the information required to log in to the site as follows:
- Press on the Individuals tab.
- Type the username in the empty field.
- Type the user password in the empty field.
- Press on the “login” button.

Steps to Apply for Dubai Golden Visa

Or Press on “Sign in with UAE Pass” icon and follow the registration instructions using UAE Pass.
Fill in the visa form with your required data.
Upload a copy of the required documents.
Press on the Submit request button.
Pay the fees via one of the available payment methods.
Receive notification stating the success of the application submission process.
Receive an email indicating that your visa application has been accepted.
Complete the visa receipt procedures by one of the available methods.

UAE Golden visa requirements

You can find out UAE golden visa requirements by the following table:

Geniuses of talent	People of culture and art: A copy of the sponsor’s passport. A nomination letter from the Dubai Culture Authority or the Ministry of Culture. Innovators and Inventors: A copy of the sponsor’s passport. A nomination letter from the Ministry of Economy or the competent local authority. Athletes: A copy of the sponsor’s passport. A nomination letter from the General Sports Authority or the Dubai Sports Council. Digital talent: A copy of the sponsor’s passport. A nomination letter from the Emirates Council for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transactions. Exceptional talent in other areas of interest: A copy of the sponsor’s passport. A nomination letter from Dubai Future Authority.
First line of defense	Copy of passport. Recommendation from the concerned government authority. Copy of residence permit (issuing authority, Dubai).
investors	Investor/Partner: A copy of the passport. The trade license with the partners appendix. The financial report of the establishment or a number of establishments for the last year. A certificate from the free zone that includes all the investor’s financial data. A bank statement of the establishment for the last (6) six months. The registration document from the Federal Tax Authority, and that the company’s transactions are not less than 100,000 annually. Ownership of the property (if any). Deposit Investor: A copy of the passport. Bring proof of ownership of a financial deposit of not less than (2,000,000) two million dirhams in a bank in the country. It may be in the form of investment bonds or sukuk. Proof of residence in the Emirate of Dubai. Real estate investor: A copy of the passport. Ownership of one or more properties with a value not less than (2,000,000) two million dirhams. Tax collection investor: A copy of the passport. A letter from the Federal Tax Authority stating that he is a partner in one or several establishments and pays the tax to the government, and his contribution to the tax is not less than 250 thousand dirhams annually. The trade license with the partners appendix.
Real estate investors	A copy of passport. A letter from the Real Estate Registration Department in the UAE stating that the investor owns one or more properties with a total value of not less than AED 2,000,000. The property must be fully owned by the investor and not subject to any loan. A document proving the investor’s residence in the UAE (home ownership or rental contract).
entrepreneurs	A copy of the sponsor’s passport. A nomination letter from Dubai Future Authority.
Pioneers of humanitarian workers	Copy of passport. A recommendation by the Ministry of Community Development. University qualification. Copy of residence permit (issuing authority, Dubai).
Top students, graduates	Top students: A copy of the passport. A general secondary school certificate from a public or private school with a score of not less than (95%). A copy of the residence permit (issuing authority, Dubai). Top graduates of UAE universities: A copy of the passport. A bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, provided that the university’s classification is not less than the best 100 universities in the world according to the international classification approved by the Ministry of Education. A copy of the residence permit (issuing authority, Dubai). The Top graduates of international universities: A copy of the passport. A bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from a university licensed by the Ministry of Education. A copy of the residence permit (issuing authority, Dubai). Transcripts, provided that the GPA is not less than 3.5 degrees, and that no two years have passed since graduation.
Specialized Scientists	A copy of the sponsored person’s passport. Nomination/ Recommendation letter from the Emirates Scholars Council. Scientist license certificate. Senior Religious Scholars and Religiousmen: A copy of the sponsored person’s passport. Nomination/ Recommendation letter from the Ministry of Culture and Youth or from the competent local authorities.

UAE Golden Visa fees

You can Find out UAE Golden Visa fees by the following table:

UAE Golden Visa type	UAE Golden Visa fees	Dubai Golden Visa fees
Geniuses of talent	Application fee AED 100 Residence permit fee AED 1000 Electronic services fee AED 100	Residence Permit Fee: AED 1,100. Knowledge Dirham: AED 10. Innovation Dirham: AED 10. Fee within the country: AED 500. Delivery Fees: AED 2. The issuance fee increases by AED 100 for each year whenever the residency period is more than two years.
first line of defense	Application fee AED 100 Residence permit fee AED 1000 Electronic services fee AED 100	Residence Permit Fee: AED 1,100. Knowledge Dirham: AED 10. Innovation Dirham: AED 10. Fee within the country: AED 500. Delivery Fees: AED 2. The issuance fee increases by AED 100 for each year whenever the residency period is more than two years.
investors	Application fee AED 100 Residence permit fee AED 1000 Electronic services fee AED 100	Residence Permit Fee: AED 1,100. Knowledge Dirham: AED 10. Innovation Dirham: AED 10. Fee within the country: AED 500. Delivery Fees: AED 2. The issuance fee increases by AED 100 for each year whenever the residency period is more than two years.
entrepreneurs	Application fee AED 100 Residence permit fee AED 1000 Electronic services fee AED 100	Residence Permit Fee: AED 1,100. Knowledge Dirham: AED 10. Innovation Dirham: AED 10. Fee within the country: AED 500. Delivery Fees: AED 2. The issuance fee increases by AED 100 for each year whenever the residency period is more than two years.
Pioneers of humanitarian workers	Application fee AED 100 Residence permit fee AED 1000 Electronic services fee AED 100	Residence Permit Fee: AED 1,100. Knowledge Dirham: AED 10. Innovation Dirham: AED 10. Fee within the country: AED 500. Delivery Fees: AED 2. The issuance fee increases by AED 100 for each year whenever the residency period is more than two years.
Top students, graduates	Application fee AED 100 Residence permit fee AED 1000 Electronic services fee AED 100	Residence Permit Fee: AED 1,100. Knowledge Dirham: AED 10. Innovation Dirham: AED 10. Fee within the country: AED 500. Delivery Fees: AED 2. The issuance fee increases by AED 100 for each year whenever the residency period is more than two years.
Specialized Scientists	Application fee AED 100 Residence permit fee AED 1000 Electronic services fee AED 100	Residence Permit Fee: AED 1,100. Knowledge Dirham: AED 10. Innovation Dirham: AED 10. Fee within the country: AED 500. Delivery Fees: AED 2. The issuance fee increases by AED 100 for each year whenever the residency period is more than two years.

Questions & Answers

What is the UAE Golden Visa program?

The Golden Residency Program is one of the long-term residency programs in the Emirates, where the residency period according to this type is five or ten years, and its holder can benefit from many other advantages.

What are the benefits of a UAE Golden Visa?

The holder of the Golden Nation Card can stay in the UAE for a period ranging from 5 to 10 years, renewable if he meets the conditions. He can also bring his family to live in the UAE, and does not need a sponsor.

How much is a Golden Visa price in UAE?

The price of a golden visa in the UAE is around 1200 AED.

Can Golden Visa holders sponsor families?

Yes, the holder of the golden residence can sponsor his family and bring them to live with him in the Emirates.

Can you work on a Golden Visa in the UAE?

Yes, it is possible to apply for a golden residency from within the UAE. The applicant must submit a nomination application and then issue a residency permit.

Who qualifies for UAE Golden Visa?

Those eligible for the Golden Residency are: An investor in public investment, Real estate investor, Entrepreneurs, and Outstanding Specialised Talents.

How can I get UAE citizenship with the help of a Golden Visa?

UAE citizenship can be obtained for specific categories of golden residency holders and the visa application can be submitted by contacting the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP).

Is Golden Visa permanent?

The duration of the golden visa is five years or 10 years and is renewable.

What are the disadvantages of a Golden Visa in UAE?

One of the most important disadvantages of the golden residency is the requirements for obtaining it, which can be difficult in some cases, and renewing it requires the same requirements.

How much is the 10-year Golden Visa fee?

The fee for the ten-year golden residency is AED 1,100 for issuance, and the fee increases by AED 100 for each year if the period is more than two years.

Who is eligible for UAE Golden Visa?

Those eligible for the Golden Residence Visa are: An investor in public investment, Real estate investor, Entrepreneurs, and Outstanding Specialised Talents.

Can I buy a UAE Golden Visa?

The golden residence cannot be purchased and can be obtained by submitting a nomination application and then submitting a residence issuance application.

What is the GPA for UAE Golden Visa?

The cumulative GPA required to obtain the golden residency is not less than 3.5 degrees.

Can I live in Dubai permanently?

To live in Dubai permanently, you must obtain a golden residency in Dubai for ten years, then renew it upon expiration.