And what is the most sought-after VISA in Dubai these days?
“The Premium Golden Visa”
A UAE golden visa is one of the most sought-after visas in town these days.
Every morning, one or more acquaintances post their selfies with pride and gusto. Most importantly, a golden visa is a ticket to your long-term residency in Dubai.
What’s more, this golden visa is not so difficult to get.
previously, this visa was being given to highly skilled residents who had made outstanding contributions to the country.
But the process is a lot more open now. Believe it or not, you may find yourself eligible for this. esteemed category. Continue reading, alternatively, please click the WhatsApp icon to your right for quick info.
And what is the second best thing about this visa?
It’s not tied to any employer or business and it does not have to be renewed every two or three years. How wonderful is that?
More specifically, a UAE golden visa allows ex-pats to study, work and live in the UAE without the need for a national sponsor and with 100 percent ownership of their business on the UAE’s mainland.
So who all can apply for the golden visa?
Although more and more new allowing categories are being added periodically by the Authorities, but people falling into below mentioned categories can apply immediately apply for the Golden Visa:
1. Investors
Homeowners & real estate investors can obtain the UAE golden visa if they have purchased a property or off-plan deal worth at least a value of Dhs2 million.
2. Entrepreneurs
Real estate entrepreneurs can also apply for the UAE Golden Visa and obtain it once one or more of the following three conditions are met:
- Applicant must be a partner or owner of a start-up company registered as a small and medium enterprise (SME) generating AED 1 Million + within the UAE.
- Entrepreneurs who founded and sold their projects for over AED 7 Million.
- Applicants who have obtained approval for a start-up from an official business incubator.
3. Exceptional talents
This specific segment requires a recommendation from a federal or local government entity.
Exceptionally talented inventors and innovators qualify immediately.
Other talents in the fields of culture, art, sports, and digital technology can also apply.
4. Scientists
In this category Ph.D. or a Master’s Degree in the areas of engineering, technology, life sciences, and natural sciences from the best universities in the world can apply. Holders of substantial research achievements will also be considered. You also qualify if you have a recommendation from the Emirates Scientist Council.
5. Professionals
This category covers vast disciplines, such as medicine, science and engineering, information technology, business and administration, education, law, culture, and social sciences. However, you need to be highly skilled, with high educational qualifications and a dirth of professional experience at your hands.
6. Outstanding students and graduates
Students with a GPA of 3.8 and above are eligible to apply for the golden visa. Off course, it also matters which school or college you come from. High school students obtaining an average rate of at least 95 percent in the high school certificate from public or private schools are also eligible. And the good news; those students’ families will also be included in the visa.
Outstanding and high achievers in the UAE’s secondary school system, as well as outstanding graduates from the UAE’s universities, are eligible to apply. This also extends to high achievers graduating from the best 100 universities worldwide.
7. Humanitarian pioneers & Philanthropists
Recipients of awards in the humanitarian and charitable sectors are also eligible and recognized volunteers who help with the humanitarian, crisis, and charitable efforts. Humanitarian pioneers are able to apply for the UAE golden visa.
8. Doctors, Frontline heroes
Healthcare staff and any other frontline workers helping in extraordinary circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic may also apply for the UAE golden visa.
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