ABU DHABI: The UAE Golden Visa is one that offers long-term residency in the UAE, tax-free income and a world-class standard of living. The UAE is presently offering a golden visa to graduates with a salary above 30,000 dirhams (roughly Rs 6 lakh).
According to the new announcement, those who have an employment contract in one of the occupations classified as 1 and 2 employment levels by the Ministry of Human Resources will get a golden visa.
Level 1 classification: Manager, Business Executives
Level 2 classification: Professional in the fields of science, engineering, health, education, business, management, information technology, law, sociology and culture.
Required Documents
• An employment contract is required if an expatriate is employed by a mainland company. This should show that the income is Dh 30,000 or above.
• Salary certificate is required if employee of free zone company.
• Six months of bank statements
• Attested graduation certificate. Must be attested by the UAE Embassy in the applicant's home country and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE.
• NOC certificate issued by the employer showing that the employee has no objection to getting golden visa
• Golden Visa Nomination Letters issued by specific Ministries.
• Health insurance records of employee and family
• Passport, passport size photograph
Application Procedures
• Those in Dubai can apply through the official website https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/2e7da546-f815-11eb-0320-0050569629e8 or through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) smart application.
• Customer Happiness Centers
• Amer Service Center
• ICP Website – https://icp.gov.ae/en/