All-Visas
Golden Visa — Talented Professionals
talent · United Arab Emirates
10-year Golden Residency for skilled professionals with a valid UAE employment contract in a role classified by MoHRE as Level 1 (Managers/Business Executives) or Level 2 (Professionals — sciences, engineering, health, education, business/mgmt, IT, law, sociology, culture). Minimum monthly salary AED 30,000. Bachelor's degree or higher and a valid practising licence in regulated professions are 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] Monthly salary ≥ AED 30,000
- [Mandatory] MoHRE Occupational Level 1 or 2
- [Mandatory] Bachelor's degree or higher