United Arab Emirates UAE Golden Visa (Specialist/Professional) — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Program
UAE Golden Visa (Specialist/Professional)
Type
Economic
Status
Active
Initial Duration
120 months
Renewable
Yes
(120 mo)
10-year residency for skilled professionals earning AED 30,000+/month with a bachelor's degree, or executive directors earning AED 50,000+/month.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
AED 30,000/mo
(~$8,170 USD)
Application Fee
$2,832
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Degree Required
Required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
25
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Exempt
Tax Rate
0.0%
Regime Name
No personal income tax
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
14–90 days
Apply from Abroad
No
📝 NOTES
Requires bachelor's degree plus relevant experience. Eligible specialists: Doctors (MOH approval), Scientists (UAE Council recommendation), Inventors (MOE recommendation), Creatives (MoCY approval). Executive Directors need AED 50K+/month, attested degree, and 5+ years experience.
📋 ALSO IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
United Arab Emirates also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Dubai Virtual Working Programme (digital nomad visa)