All-Visas
Golden Visa — Scientists & Researchers
talent · United Arab Emirates
10-year Golden Residency for scientists/researchers with a PhD from a top-500 global university, a Master's from a top-250 university, or a Master's/PhD from a top-100 specialist university. Additional metrics: Scopus H-index ≥ 10 and FWCI ≥ 1.0; H-index > 20 exempts certain ranking requirements. Emirates Scientists Council recommendation required.
- Minimum stay / validity
- 10 yrs renewable
- Processing time
- Varies
- Official source
- https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa
- Last verified
- May 2026
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Master's or PhD in eng/tech/life or natural sciences
- [Mandatory] Top-500/250/100 university (rank-tiered)
- [Mandatory] Emirates Scientists Council recommendation