UAE Golden Visa: Over 150,000 long-term visas issued since launch

This week, the UAE revealed a new online tool to help users understand if they are eligible to receive a Golden Visa.

The tool, which is available on the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship’s website, is a short quiz that will inform users if they are eligible for a long-term residency visa. The quiz can be conducted in a couple of minutes, and asks users questions about their investments in the UAE, job role, and contribution to the country’s economy.

Earlier this month, Arabian Business reported that over 100,000 Golden Visas were issued, over a 35 percent increase from earlier this year, the new GDFRA data now reveals that the number is up to over 150,000 placing UAE as a destination of choice to work and live.

There is more than one way that an individual can apply for a long-term residency visa, through the government, employers, agencies and more.

Apply for the Golden Visa through government channels

Eligible candidates can apply for the Golden Visa using GDRFA-Dubai Smart Application. Here are the 6 steps they would need to follow:

STEP 1 – Download the GDRFA-Dubai application through the authorized stores: Apple store/Play store
STEP 2 – Register a new user account (in case there is no account registered)
STEP 3 – Select the required service
STEP 4 – Attach the required documents
STEP 5 – Pay the fees due for the service
STEP 6 – Submit the request

Eligible candidates can also apply for UAE’s Golden Visa through AMER Center. Here are the 6 steps that need to be followed:

STEP 1 – Head to one of the service branches of the Amer Centers
STEP 2 – Select the required service at the receptionist
STEP 3 – Submit the required documents to the service employee
STEP 4 – Checking documents
STEP 5 – Pay the fees due for the service
STEP 6 – Submit the application

Cost for Golden Visa

• 10 years Golden Visa:
  Residency fees: AED2790
  ID fees: AED1070
• 5 years Golden Visa:
  Residency fees: AED2280
  ID fees: AED575