Obtain Your Golden Residency & Enjoy Long-Term Residency Benefits

The UAE Golden Residency is a long-term residency program that grants eligible individuals and their families the right to live, work, and study in the UAE without the need for a national sponsor. It offers a renewable residency permit valid for 5 or 10 years, depending on the category, and includes benefits such as the ability to sponsor family members and stay outside the UAE for extended periods without affecting residency status.

Eligibility for the Golden Residency extends to several categories:

• Investors: Individuals investing in public investments or real estate with specific financial criteria.
• Entrepreneurs: Owners of economic projects of a technical or future nature based on risk and innovation.
• Skilled Professionals: Individuals with specialized talents in fields such as science, engineering, health, education, information technology, and culture.
• Outstanding Students and Graduates: High-performing students from UAE high schools and universities, as well as graduates from the top 100 universities worldwide.
• Humanitarian Pioneers: Individuals recognized for their humanitarian efforts.
• Frontline Heroes: Workers who demonstrated extraordinary effort in crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Each category has specific criteria that applicants must meet to qualify.

The processing time for the Golden Residency application varies based on the applicant's category and the completeness of the submitted documents. With DocuBay's expert assistance, the process can be expedited, potentially completing within a few weeks, depending on the complexity of your case and the efficiency of government processing times.

The required documents differ based on the eligibility category but generally include:

• Passport Copy: A valid passport with at least six months' validity.
• Personal Photograph: Recent passport-sized photos.
• Proof of Eligibility: Documents supporting your eligibility under the specific category, such as investment certificates, academic degrees, or employment contracts.
• Health Insurance: Valid health insurance coverage in the UAE.
• Medical Fitness Certificate: A certificate confirming fitness for residency or employment in the UAE.

DocuBay's consultants will provide a personalized checklist to ensure all necessary documents are prepared accurately.

The costs associated with obtaining a Golden Residency include:

• Application Fees: Charges for processing the visa application.
• Medical Examination Fees: Costs for the required medical fitness test.
• Health Insurance Premiums: Expenses for obtaining valid health insurance in the UAE.
• Translation and Attestation Fees: Charges for translating and attesting documents, if necessary.

DocuBay provides a transparent breakdown of all costs involved, tailored to your specific application, ensuring clarity and no hidden fees.