UAE Golden Visa: How those with Dh30,000 salary can apply for 10-year residency.

Question: If I earn a monthly salary of Dh30,000, am I eligible to get the UAE Golden Visa? Can you please elaborate on other requirements that I need to meet and how to apply?

Answer: Based on your inquiries, it is presumed that you work in mainland Dubai. Therefore, the regulations outlined in Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022, which approves the Implementing Regulations to Federal Decree-Law No. 29/2021 on Foreigners’ Entry and Residency, are relevant to your situation.

In the UAE, individuals categorized as professionals by the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MoHRE) and holding a bachelor’s degree with a minimum monthly salary of Dh30,000 are eligible to apply for the Golden Residency Visa. This eligibility is outlined in Article 17 of the Annexure to Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022.

Individuals in this category may be granted a Golden Visa based on employment if they meet the following conditions:

1. Possess a valid work permit obtained through a current employment contract in the country.
2. Hold a skilled worker position at the first or second professional level, as per the occupational classification approved by the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MoHRE).
3. Attain a minimum educational level of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
4. Maintain a monthly salary not less than Dh30,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies.
5. Possess a license to practice in certain professions eligible for the Golden Visa, such as doctors, pharmacists, teachers, and others.
6. Have comprehensive health insurance covering both the individual and their family members at the time of applying for the Golden Residency, or as stipulated by the competent local authority.

If you meet the specified requirements, you can apply for the UAE Golden Residency Visa based on your monthly salary of Dh30,000.

Additionally, you will likely need to submit copies of your passport and Emirates ID, a salary certificate, the last six months’ bank statements, your employment contract, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer, and a duly notarized and legalized qualification certificate from your home country or the country where you obtained the qualification. This qualification certificate should be further attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Co-operation in the UAE.

To initiate the application process, you can use the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) smart application on its web portal or visit one of the GDRFA-approved typing centers in Dubai. If you reside in another emirate, you may need to apply through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICA) or one of the ICA-approved typing centers.