Stage 2 · Lesson 4 of 7
UAE Golden Visa basics
The is a 10-year residence that is not tied to one employer. For skilled professionals, the official conditions as of October 2026 are: a job at 1 or 2 (managers and specialists), at least a bachelor's degree, a monthly salary of at least 30,000 dirhams, a valid work permit and contract, and health insurance.
Separate routes exist for exceptional talent and rare specialisations, such as some PhD holders and engineers in priority fields. Holders can sponsor a spouse and children and can stay outside the UAE longer than standard residents. For most engineers it is a goal for later in a career, not a first visa.
Common trappaying someone who claims they can get you a Golden Visa without meeting the official conditions.
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Resources for this stage
Start with· follow one of these
- GuideFreeUAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, United Arab Emirates
Work permits, contract types and job changes in the UAE, from the ministry
- GuideFreeUAE Golden Visa (Golden Residence)
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), UAE
The official Golden Visa categories and conditions for skilled professionals
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