There is no numerical limit on the applications that will be accepted

Unprecedented advantages granted by the "golden residency" in the UAE

The UAE implemented the long-term golden residency system, in May 2019 for certain categories, including investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents, outstanding students, doctors, engineers in the fields of biotechnology, computer engineering, electricity, electronics, programming and others.


Thousands of arrivals from different categories have so far obtained golden residency in the country, while the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship confirmed, in a previous briefing, that there is no numerical ceiling for applications that will be accepted within the mentioned categories, and that everyone who meets the conditions and criteria will be able to benefit from these Advantages without any hindrances.

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship explained that the golden residency system provides unprecedented advantages and facilities for expatriates, including obtaining a long-term residency for five or ten years, automatically renewed, without the need for an Emirati sponsor, and the long-term visa includes the wife and children, and its scope extends in the case of outstanding students. to their families as well, and it makes it easier for individuals and their families to settle in the country.

The golden residency system also provides foreign expatriates and their families wishing the opportunity to come to work, live, study and invest in the country, and own 100%. The entrepreneurs’ visa is also part of the golden residency system, which entitles individuals to obtain permanent residency and unprecedented benefits for themselves and their families, thus enhancing the environment. Attracting business growth and success, the Entrepreneur Visa also provides the opportunity for entrepreneurs to experience and explore the work environment in the country, while securing a stable future for them and their families.

Entrepreneurs and programmers who obtained the golden residency will also enjoy a set of facilities and financing options, which will be provided by the "National Program for Programmers" to support the implementation of their projects and innovative ideas, and turn them into integrated projects that serve the optimistic trends of the positive and decisive role of programming in the lives of communities.

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship grants those wishing a residence visa valid for a period of six months, which entitles its holder to enter the UAE multiple times, to complete the procedures for issuing a golden residence.

Regarding the procedures for applying for this visa, the authority stated that it includes five steps, starting with submitting the application through the smart services of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, whether from public services or a printing office, receiving the application through the passport officer, checking applications and attachments, and returning the application for modification. If necessary, and finally, complete the application after checking with rejection or acceptance.

The Council of Ministers made major changes in granting golden residency to residents, last December, by including new categories for those entitled to long-term residency visa (golden residency) for 10 years, including all holders of doctorate degrees, doctors, and engineers in the fields of computer engineering, electronics, programming, electricity and biotechnology, The top achievers of accredited universities in the country with an average of 3.8 or more, as well as those who have specialized degrees in artificial intelligence, big data, or epidemiology and viruses, in addition to high school graduates in the country with their families.

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