Golden Visa for Professionals in Dubai

The Golden Visa for skilled professionals is available to employees who fall under the first or second professional level of the MOHRE classification system. To qualify, applicants must:

— Hold a valid employment contract in the UAE.
— Earn a fixed monthly salary of at least AED 30,000 (or its equivalent in foreign currency).
— Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher, certified by the UAE Ministry of Education.
— Hold a valid professional licence if their occupation is regulated (for example, doctors, pharmacists, or teachers).
— Maintain comprehensive health insurance for themselves and their dependents.

Final approval is granted through the UAE ICP and processed by GDRFA Dubai after all eligibility conditions are met. EGSH verifies compliance with these requirements and files applications through authorised AMER channels, ensuring accurate processing under UAE residency regulations.

Yes, if the role is classified as a regulated profession. Occupations such as doctors, pharmacists, and teachers require a valid UAE professional licence to qualify for the Golden Visa for Professionals. For other categories, including managers or engineers, a licence is not mandatory provided that the applicant meets the salary, academic, and MOHRE classification requirements.

According to GDRFA, the standard government fee for the residence permit is AED 1,100. In addition, a Knowledge Dirham (AED 10) and an Innovation Dirham (AED 10) apply. If the application is submitted inside the UAE, an in-country processing fee of AED 500 is charged. A delivery fee of AED 20 is applicable to all applications. For residence permits lasting more than two years, an additional AED 100 is charged for each additional year. EGSH provides clients with a comprehensive and transparent breakdown of all UAE Golden Visa requirements and applicable government fees before submission.

Holders of the family sponsorship Golden Visa may include their spouse, unmarried sons up to the age of 25, and unmarried daughters of any age under certain conditions. Parents can also be sponsored if the applicant demonstrates financial capacity and provides valid health insurance for them. All dependents’ visas follow the validity period of the principal Golden Visa. To check your current eligibility under UAE regulations, consult EGSH advisors.

The Golden Visa for engineers and the Golden Visa for managers fall under the professional category if the applicant meets the required conditions. These conditions include a valid employment contract in the UAE, a monthly salary of at least AED 30,000, and a bachelor’s degree or higher certified by the Ministry of Education. A professional licence is required only if the occupation is regulated.

According to GDRFA, applications are processed within 48 hours once all required documents and approvals are in place. In practice, the overall timeframe is typically 1–2 weeks, as additional steps, such as MOHRE classification or academic recognition, may be required. EGSH reviews each case in detail to ensure compliance with the criteria for the Golden Visa for professionals, reducing the risk of delays or rejections.

A medical fitness test is mandatory for all UAE residency permits, including the Golden Visa for skilled professionals. The examination must be completed at an authorised medical centre to confirm eligibility before the residence permit is issued. EGSH facilitates this process in cooperation with Smart Salem, a licensed medical centre where examinations are completed in 10–30 minutes and results are issued electronically within 30 minutes.

The residence permit may be revoked if the applicant’s employment contract is cancelled or their monthly income falls below the Golden Visa UAE salary requirement of AED 30,000. The GDRFA and the UAE ICP monitor compliance with the Golden Visa requirements for salaried employees throughout the 10-year validity period. Holders must continue to meet the official conditions to retain their UAE long-term residence visa.