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Overview of the Golden Visa
The "Golden Visa" is a smart service provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security. It allows eligible individuals to apply for nomination to obtain a long-term residency visa ranging from 5 to 10 years. The Golden Residency system allows expatriates and their families to live, work, and study in the UAE with long-term residency without needing a local sponsor. The residency is automatically renewable and plays a vital role in attracting talented individuals, entrepreneurs, investors, and specialists, thereby supporting the growth and success of businesses in the country.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security provides all necessary information through its official website "www.icp.gov.ae" and its smart app "ICP UAE." This includes a service guide with simple and clear steps for submitting applications, starting with submitting a request via the authority's platforms, filling in the required data, attaching necessary documents, and ending with paying service fees electronically.
What are the Categories of the Golden Visa?
The Golden Residency Visa includes several categories for individuals with skills and expertise. The main categories include:
Golden Visa for scientists and researchers with significant achievements in their fields.
Golden Visa for specialists, targeting skilled professionals with educational qualifications and expertise in medicine, engineering, technology, education, law, culture, and other fields.
Golden Visa for exceptional talents granted to individuals with outstanding abilities in areas that are important to the country.
Golden Visa for real estate investors who own property valued at no less than AED 2 million.
Golden Visa for entrepreneurs with pioneering projects or partnerships in the UAE’s small and medium enterprise sector.
Golden Visa for the frontline medical and health workforce.
Golden Visa for humanitarian pioneers, especially those excelling in voluntary and humanitarian work.
Golden Residency for top-performing students and graduates from the UAE’s best universities and the world’s top 100 universities, based on specific GPA and graduation year requirements.
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