The UAE will introduce new visa rules in September. 

With the revised Entry and Residence Scheme, 10 types of entry visas are available with simplified requirements and more benefits. New rules allow visitors to stay for 60 days instead of 30 days under the old system. Male children can be sponsored by their parents until they reach 25, rather than 18, which allows them to remain in the UAE after school and university. The new visas do not require a host or sponsor, they offer more flexibility, they allow for multiple entries, they are valid for 60 days, and they can be applied for on one unified platform.

There are new types of residence permits aimed at investors, skilled employees, self-employed individuals, and family members under the new residence visas and entry permits system. Every category is provided with customized benefits under the new types. Below we explain the benefits of Golden Residence visa for the UAE based on the revised Entry and Residence Scheme:

Golden Residence Holder

Golden Residence Scheme eligibility criteria have been simplified and new categories of beneficiaries have been introduced. 

Beneficiaries of Golden Residence: 

1. Investors: Investing in public assets, investing in real estate.

2. Entrepreneur: Founder of a registered successful startup, Approved idea of a startup, Former owner of a successful startup within or outside of the UAE. 

3. Scientists: Candidates are expected to hold a PhD or master's degree from one of the best universities in the world in the disciplines of engineering, technology, life sciences, and natural sciences from the best universities in the world, as well as with evidence of significant research achievements.

4. Professionals: People in the following fields: Chief Executives and Senior Officials, Science Professionals, Engineers, Health Care Specialists, Education Specialists, Business and Administration Specialists, Information Technology Specialists, and Legal, Social and Cultural Professionals. The minimum educational requirement is a bachelor's degree, and the minimum salary is AED30,000.

5. Outstanding Students & Graduates: Best performing secondary school students, Top graduates from UAE universities, and Graduates from top 100 universities worldwide.

6. Exceptional Talents: An exceptional talent is granted residency in this residence. Talent is the only criteria for awarding it, regardless of the individual's educational background, employment status, monthly income or professional standing. Federal or local governments are required to recommend or approve individuals in the fields of culture, art, sports, technology, innovation, invention, and many others. 

7. Humanitarian Pioneers: Outstanding members of international and regional organizations, members of associations of public benefit, recipients of recognition awards in humanitarian fields, volunteers, and sponsors of humanitarian efforts.  

8. Frontline Heroes: Workers who went above and beyond in crisis situations like Covid-19 Pandemic. 

Benefits For Golden Residence Holders:

1. Residency for 10 years that can be renewed. 

2. There is no need for a sponsor or employer.

3. Duration of stay outside the UAE does not nullify the Golden Residence.

4. There is no age limit on the residence of family members, including spouse and children.

5. There is no maximum number of support service workers.

6. Upon the death of the original holder of the Golden Residence, family members are allowed to stay in the UAE until the end of their residence permit.

7. Entry Visa valid for 6 months with multiple entries to proceed with residence issuance. 

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