UAE Golden Visa has made long-term residency opportunities available for many types of residents, including investors, scientists, and outstanding high school students.
Considering that the announcement was made earlier this year, you might not be sure whether you qualify under any of the categories listed. In such a case, an official quiz developed by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) will tell you in just two minutes if you qualify for a Golden Visa or not. Firstly, let's discuss what a golden visa is in more detail.
What is UAE Golden Visa
The Golden Visa is a self-sponsored visa that allows foreign professionals residing in the UAE to live, work and study in the country for a period of ten years. It is also possible for holders of Golden Visas to sponsor their family members and support staff for the same duration without any limitations attached.
How to check eligibility for the UAE Golden Visa
We can check our eligibility for the UAE Golden Visa in UAE through Golden Visa quiz developed by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).
What is Golden Visa Quiz?
Check your eligibility for a Golden Visa through this link : https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/checkEligibility
It contains 16 questions. You have to respond 'yes' or 'no'. In the quiz, you will be asked about any investments you have made in the UAE, humanitarian work you have done, or other qualifications and accomplishments. After you complete it, you will get to know not only if you are eligible, but also which category you should apply for.
Suppose you are a university graduate and have obtained a high-Grade Point Average (GPA), then the question would be - "Are you one of the outstanding university graduates who graduated in the country with a GPA of no less than 3.8?"
If you answer 'yes', you will be able to apply for the Golden Visa for university graduates.
After answering all the questions, the website will direct you to the application form for the specific category in which you qualify.
Procedure to apply for the Golden Visa in UAE
The first thing that you need to do with your Golden Visa application is to ensure you have the correct documents that prove you have the right qualifications for the category that you are applying for.
Documents needed to apply for the Golden Visa in UAE
1. An Emirates ID, a copy of your passport and a visa.
2. A passport-sized photo
3. Tenancy agreement
4. IBAN number
5. Health insurance card
6. Medical Fitness Certificate
7. You will need to provide supporting documents depending on the category under which you are applying. For example, a labour card, a contract of employment, a recommendation letter from the relevant government department, an educational qualification, and so forth.
To find out exactly what documents you will need, based on the category under which you are applying for a Golden Visa, it is recommended that you speak to either an immigration office or a typing center registered in your area to get more information about all the paperwork you will need. Those applying for a visa through Dubai will need to contact an Amer center. An Amer center is responsible for processing visa applications on behalf of Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). For Emirates other than Dubai, you need to contact the ICP .
Source of Information on Dubai Visas
1. By visiting an Amer centre .
2. Through the GDRFA website.
3. By installing the GDRFA app – ‘GDRFA DXB’, which is available for Apple and Android devices.
4. Contact a GDRFA-registered typing center.
How to get information about any other Emirates Visas
For information on how to apply for a visa in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain or Fujairah, please refer to the following sources:
1. Visit the ICP customer happiness center.
2. Through the ICP website.
3. Download the ICP app – ‘UAEICP’, which is available for Apple and Android devices.
4. Contact an ICP-registered typing center.
Once you receive a detailed list of all the documents you need for your application, you may have to arrange certain things - such as obtaining a recommendation letter from a Ministry or Council, or obtaining your property documents.
When you have all the necessary documentation, applying for a Golden Visa is a fairly simple process.