How to apply for Golden Visa in nominated categories

PROCESS TO SEEK LONG-TERM UAE RESIDENCY IS SIMPLE IF YOU MEET CRITERIA

- BY ANUPAM VARMA

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa that allows expats with special talents to live, work or study in the UAE.

Investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers and frontline heroes are among those eligible. The Golden Visa can be valid for either five or 10 years, depending on the category.

It is renewable for a the same period at the end of the tenure, provided all conditions are met.

No need for a sponsor

One of the most important privileges of a Golden Visa is not requiring a sponsor for the residency. Usually, all expats working in the UAE are required to have a sponsorship from their employer. The employer then sponsors his family members.