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The UAE Golden Visa grants 10-year renewable residency with no employer sponsor required. It covers your spouse, children and household staff. Here are the main categories:
Real Estate Investor: Own UAE property worth AED 2 million or more (completed or off-plan with at least AED 2M paid). Mortgaged properties qualify if equity exceeds AED 2M.
Skilled Employee: Hold a valid UAE employment contract in a specialised field (medicine, engineering, IT, education, business, legal) with a salary of AED 30,000/month or above, and hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Investor / Entrepreneur: Establish or invest in a UAE business with a minimum capital of AED 500,000, or own/partner in a UAE company with an annual revenue of AED 1M+.
PhD Holders: Hold a PhD from a recognised university. Eligible regardless of employment status or salary.
Outstanding Students: Graduates from UAE universities with GPA 3.5+ or top-ranked international universities. Must apply within 2 years of graduation.
Humanitarian / Creative Talent: Recognised artists, athletes, and cultural figures endorsed by a relevant UAE authority (Ministry of Culture, UAE Sports Council, etc.).