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UAE Government issues several types of visas and entry permits based on the purpose of your visit. We listed below 25 UAE visa types
| S.NO | VISA TYPE | PERIOD | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Visa for Investors | 10 Years | investments with a minimum value of AED 2 million in a deposit or a company or a share in a company |
| 2 | Golden Visa for Real Estate Investors | 5 years | Must fully own a real estate property or properties of a minimal value of AED 2,000,000 without a mortgage |
| 3 | Golden Visa for Entrepreneurs | 5 Years | Must have a successful project in the UAE of a value of at least AED 500,000 |
| 4 | Golden Visa for Executive Directors | 10 Years | Hold a university degree approved in the UAE. Have a minimum work experience of 5 years as an Executive Director. Have a salary of at least AED 50,000 |
| 5 | Golden Visa for High School Students | 5 Years | Must be one of the leading students in a UAE-based high school |
| 6 | Golden Visa University Graduates | 10 Years | A university degree issued by one of the accredited universities in the UAE, attested by the UAE Ministry of Education |
| 7 | Golden Visa for Doctors / Scientists | 10 Years | Must be licensed to practice medicine in Abu Dhabi /Have a recommendation from the Emirates Scientists Council |
| 8 | Golden Visa for Inventors | 10 Years | Must have a patent with an added value to the UAE’s economy |
| 9 | Golden Visa Specialists in Priority Educational Areas | 10 Years | Have an attested degree certificate in one of the rare educational specialties with high priority in the UAE, including education, training, managing, and caring for people with special needs |
| 10 | Golden Visa for Educators in Early Childhood | 10 Years | Must hold an approved certificate in the fields of early childhood and child development and Must have at least 3 years of work experience |
| 11 | Golden Visa for Executive Specialists in Science and Engineering | 10 Years | A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. An employment contract in one of the disciplines, attested by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisaton |
| 12 | Golden Visa for Ph.D. Holders | 10 Years | Have a doctorate degree attested by the UAE Ministry of Education |
| 13 | Golden Visa for Creatives | 10 Years | Must be talented in the fields of art and culture. Minimum art-related experience is 10 years. you need to provide a certificate from DCT |
| 14 | Golden Visa for Sportsmen | 10 Years | Belong in one of the following categories: Players, Trainers, Referees, Sports therapists and physicians, Sports talents, Sports celebrities, and local and international public sports figures. Sports celebrities and local and international public sports figures |
| 15 | Golden Visa for Startups | 10 Years | Entrepreneurs can now avail of Golden Visa under three categories – (1) startup is registered in the country, (2) should fall under SME, (3) and annual revenue should be Dh1 million or above. |
| 16 | Golden Visa for Skilled workers | 10 Years | A Bachelor’s degree, a valid contract of employment, and a line of employment must fall under the occupational level one or two as defined by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and a minimum monthly salary of Dh30,000. |
| 17 | Green Visa | 5 Years | Skilled workers, self-employers, and freelancers are eligible. Must be Bachelor’s degree and minimum salary AED. 15,000/- Per Month. |
| 18 | Multi-entry tourist visa | 5 Years | Applicant should have a bank balance / its equivalent USD.4,000/- (AED.14,700) Last six months. Visa holders can stay a maximum of 180 days. |
| 19 | Business Visa | – | Investors and entrepreneurs can apply for a business visa without requiring a sponsor or a host. |
| 20 | Temporary work visa | – | Candidates need to submit a temporary work contract or a letter from the employer and proof of fitness. |
| 21 | Visa for study/training | – | This visa can be sponsored by both public and private sector educational and research institutes |
| 22 | Family visa | – | Parents could sponsor their male children till the age of 25. Disabled children also get a special permit, and unmarried daughters can be sponsored for an indefinite time. |
| 23 | Job visa | – | will be granted to bachelor’s degree holders or its equivalent, fresh graduates of the best 500 universities |
| 24 | Retirement Visa for UAE Residents | 5 Years | Any one of If the retiree buys a property worth AED 2M / If the retiree has financial savings of up to AED 1M /If the retiree has an active income of AED 20k per month. |
| 25 | Dubai Medical Visa | – | Granted to those seeking medical treatment in the city. Hospitals in UAE ensure advanced treatment for various medical and cosmetic needs |
