Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Skilled Professionals

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Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Skilled Professionals

🇦🇪United Arab Emirates
Checklist Guide

This visa targets skilled professionals in sciences, engineering, health, education, business, IT, law, and culture. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and earn a minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000. It provides a 10-year renewable residency.

Fee summary

Varies by specific application; generally around AED 4,700 (USD 1,279) for talent pathways.≈ $1,269

Processing time

Typically 2 to 3 weeks.

Job offer:YesFamily possible:YesPath to permanent residence:No
Abu Dhabi Residents Office / MOHRE

Job offer

Yes

Language test

Unknown

Family possible

Yes

Path to permanent residence

No

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Abu Dhabi Residents Office / MOHRELast verified: Sep 30, 2026

📊Requirements — Visual Overview

YesDependsNoUnknown
Yes

Job offer

Unknown

Language test

Yes

Family possible

No

Path to permanent residence

Job Offer (1)

UAE Employmentmandatory

Funds (1)

Minimum Salarymandatory

Education (1)

Bachelor's Degreemandatory

Source-backed requirements

Total steps: 3
3 Mandatory
1 steps require documents
Jump to phase:
1

Phase 1 — Eligibility

(1)
  1. Bachelor's Degree

    DocumentMandatory

    Must hold a minimum educational level of a bachelor's degree or equivalent, properly attested.

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2

Phase 2 — Qualification

(2)
  1. UAE Employment

    Mandatory

    Must be employed in the UAE in a role classified as Level 1 or 2 by MOHRE.

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  2. Minimum Salary

    Mandatory

    Must have a minimum monthly salary of AED 30,000 or equivalent, proven by a salary certificate and 6 months of bank statements.

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Fee summary

Varies by specific application; generally around AED 4,700 (USD 1,279) for talent pathways.≈ $1,269

Processing time

Typically 2 to 3 weeks.

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