{"id":2243,"date":"2025-08-06T11:39:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T11:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/?p=2243"},"modified":"2025-08-07T11:42:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T11:42:30","slug":"skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Skilled Professionals Earning AED 30K? Here\u2019s How to Get the UAE Golden Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#What_is_the_UAE_Golden_Visa\" >What is the UAE Golden Visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#What_Are_the_Salary_Requirements_in_2025\" >What Are the Salary Requirements in 2025?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#_Minimum_Monthly_Salary\" >\u00a0Minimum Monthly Salary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Documentation\" >Documentation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#_Who_Qualifies_Under_the_Skilled_Professional_Route\" >\u00a0Who Qualifies Under the Skilled Professional Route?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#1_Skill-Level_Classification_by_MoHRE\" >1. Skill-Level Classification by MoHRE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#2_Educational_Qualifications\" >2. Educational Qualifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#3_Employment_Status_in_the_UAE\" >3. Employment Status in the UAE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Required_Documents_for_Salary-Based_Golden_Visa\" >Required Documents for Salary-Based Golden Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Application_Process_Step-by-Step\" >Application Process: Step-by-Step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Step_1_Check_Eligibility\" >Step 1: Check Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Step_2_Gather_Documents\" >Step 2: Gather Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Step_3_Submit_the_Application\" >Step 3: Submit the Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Step_4_Medical_Exam_and_ID_Process\" >Step 4: Medical Exam and ID Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Step_5_Visa_Stamping_and_Emirates_ID_Issuance\" >Step 5: Visa Stamping and Emirates ID Issuance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#_Golden_Visa_Application_Fees\" >\u00a0Golden Visa Application Fees\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Advantages_of_Holding_the_UAE_Golden_Visa\" >Advantages of Holding the UAE Golden Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Think_Youre_Eligible_for_the_Golden_Visa\" >Think You&#8217;re Eligible for the Golden Visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/blogs\/skilled-professionals-earning-aed-30k-heres-how-to-get-the-uae-golden-visa\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><b>Introduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the last few years, the <\/span><b>UAE Golden Visa has<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> established itself as one of the most attractive long-term residence offers worldwide. It attracts and retains talent from across the globe and provides a renewable <\/span><b>10-year residence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without requiring any national sponsor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the eligibility categories, the <\/span><b>salary-based Golden Visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has gained visibility among skilled professionals already working in the UAE. There is no need to invest or start a business, it offers an accessible path to long-term residency for high-earning employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog explores the <\/span><b>salary criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, eligibility requirements, and application process for the Golden Visa in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_UAE_Golden_Visa\"><\/span><b>What is the UAE Golden Visa?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UAE Golden Visa, <\/span><b>launched in 2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a special residency visa allowing foreign nationals to live, work, and invest in the UAE for a period of 10 years, which can be renewed upon expiry. There is no need for sponsorship by employer or family as compared to traditional residency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full business ownership.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom to change jobs or start a venture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family sponsorship (spouse, children, and even parents).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to top-tier health, education, and financial services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Eligibility categories such as:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors and entrepreneurs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists and researchers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artists and creative talents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outstanding students and graduates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Salary_Requirements_in_2025\"><\/span><b>What Are the Salary Requirements in 2025?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Minimum_Monthly_Salary\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Minimum Monthly Salary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 30,000 per month in basic salary (excluding allowances and bonuses).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documentation\"><\/span><b>Documentation\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Labour contract<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing the basic salary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Salary certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> issued by the employer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Six months of bank statements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing consistent salary deposits that match the contract<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Who_Qualifies_Under_the_Skilled_Professional_Route\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Who Qualifies Under the Skilled Professional Route?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting the salary requirement is only the first step. Applicants must also meet <\/span><b>employment, education, and classification requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Skill-Level_Classification_by_MoHRE\"><\/span><b>1. Skill-Level Classification by MoHRE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your job title must be classified under <\/span><b>Skill Level 1 or Skill Level 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE).<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Skill Level 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Skill Level 2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Executive Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing Executive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical\/Electrical Engineer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software Developer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Doctor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Analyst<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University Professor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical Support Specialist<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Advisor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphic Designer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This classification ensures that the applicant belongs to a high-skill sector with in-demand expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Educational_Qualifications\"><\/span><b>2. Educational Qualifications<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must hold a <\/span><b>Bachelor\u2019s degree or higher<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, issued by an authorized institution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degree must be <\/span><b>attested<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by relevant authorities in the home country and the UAE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>certificate of equivalency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be obtained from the <\/span><b>UAE Ministry of Education.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Employment_Status_in_the_UAE\"><\/span><b>3. Employment Status in the UAE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant must be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employed by a <\/span><b>UAE-based company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the public or private sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding a valid <\/span><b>UAE residency visa.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actively working under a formal <\/span><b>labour contract<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approved by MoHRE.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_Documents_for_Salary-Based_Golden_Visa\"><\/span><b>Required Documents for Salary-Based Golden Visa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid Passport (at least 6 months validity)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates ID\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current UAE Residence Visa copy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour Contract (issued by MoHRE, showing job title and basic salary of AED 30,000+)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary Certificate (issued by employer; must confirm basic salary clearly)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Six Months\u2019 Bank Statements (reflecting consistent salary deposits)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attested Bachelor&#8217;s Degree or Higher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equivalency Certificate (from UAE Ministry of Education)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid Health Insurance (covering applicant and dependents, if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport-size Photograph\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenancy Contract or Emirates ID Address Proof\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean Police Clearance Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Process_Step-by-Step\"><\/span><b>Application Process: Step-by-Step<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Check_Eligibility\"><\/span><b>Step 1: Check Eligibility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before applying, ensure:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>monthly salary is AED 30,000 or more<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your job title is listed under <\/span><b>MoHRE Skill Level 1 or 2<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a <\/span><b>recognized and attested bachelor\u2019s degree<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>employment contract and salary details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are consistent across all documents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Gather_Documents\"><\/span><b>Step 2: Gather Documents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect and organize all necessary documents, ensuring they are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently issued (not older than 60 days where applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear, legible, and in the correct format (PDF or JPEG as required)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stamped and signed by your employer or issuing authorities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Submit_the_Application\"><\/span><b>Step 3: Submit the Application<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three main ways to apply:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>ICP Smart Services Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Federal level):<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/icp.gov.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">icp.gov.ae<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>GDRFA Dubai Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Dubai visa holders):<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gdrfad.gov.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gdrfad.gov.ae<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-person at <\/span><b>Amer Centers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Dubai) or <\/span><b>Tasjeel Service Centers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (other emirates)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You will need to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an online profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out the Golden Visa form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload all documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the application fees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Medical_Exam_and_ID_Process\"><\/span><b>Step 4: Medical Exam and ID Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive an appointment for <\/span><b>medical fitness testing<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit biometric data for a new <\/span><b>Emirates ID<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undergo background checks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Visa_Stamping_and_Emirates_ID_Issuance\"><\/span><b>Step 5: Visa Stamping and Emirates ID Issuance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your existing UAE residence visa will be <\/span><b>canceled<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>10-year Golden Visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be <\/span><b>stamped<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your new <\/span><b>Emirates ID<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with 10-year validity will be issued<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Golden_Visa_Application_Fees\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Golden Visa Application Fees\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cost (AED)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application fees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,800 \u2013 4,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emirates ID (10 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,000+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa stamping<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 \u2013 800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 \u2013 800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional PRO service<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 \u2013 2,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Holding_the_UAE_Golden_Visa\"><\/span><b>Advantages of Holding the UAE Golden Visa<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>10-year residency peace of mind<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0No more worrying about visa renewal every couple of years. Ten years of continuous residency gives you room to plan ahead with confidence.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Independent residency<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t require an employer or Emirati sponsor. The visa is in your name, allowing you total freedom and control over your status.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Freedom to work, change jobs, or become an entrepreneur<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Golden Visa is not restricted to your employment. Whether you switch employers, work on a freelance basis, or start your own business, the decision is yours.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>100% business ownership<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re willing to take the entrepreneurial leap, you can start and completely own a business in the UAE without a local partner.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Easy family sponsorship<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0You can sponsor your spouse, children, and even parents under your Golden Visa, providing your whole family the chance to live together in the UAE.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Freedom to travel<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can leave the UAE for a maximum period of six months without forfeiting your residency status, a huge relief for frequent travelers.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Access to all necessary services<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it is opening bank accounts, obtaining a driver&#8217;s license, joining schools, or accessing health care you will have uninterrupted access to services as any long-term resident.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UAE Golden Visa route based on salary is a straightforward and systematic route for professional employees who wish to gain long-term residency within the Emirates. With a minimum AED 30,000 basic salary requirement, the applicants also need to fulfill designated job categories under MoHRE Skill Levels 1 or 2, possess a valid academic qualification, and submit regular employment and financial records.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This residency program provides considerable benefits, such as independence from employer sponsorship, ownership of businesses, family sponsorship, and long-term permanence. With the UAE still evolving its immigration policy to attract the best global talent, the Golden Visa has proven to be a useful instrument to retain talented professionals that contribute to the main areas of the national economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who qualify, the Golden Visa provides both personal and professional liberty while at the same time presents an opportune avenue to create a safe and secure permanent future in the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_Youre_Eligible_for_the_Golden_Visa\"><\/span><b>Think You&#8217;re Eligible for the Golden Visa?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get <a href=\"https:\/\/e-startup.ae\/\">expert help<\/a> with your application from salary verification to document submission.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>REFERENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"111\">\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"111\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gdrfad.gov.ae\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"109\">https:\/\/www.gdrfad.gov.ae<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"141\">\n<p data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"141\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mohre.gov.ae\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"139\">https:\/\/www.mohre.gov.ae<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"169\">\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"169\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moe.gov.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.moe.gov.ae<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"198\">\n<p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"198\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amer247.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"196\">https:\/\/www.amer247.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"293\">\n<p data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"293\"><a href=\"https:\/\/u.ae\/en\/information-and-services\/visa-and-emirates-id\/residence-visas\/golden-visa\">https:\/\/u.ae\/en\/information-and-services\/visa-and-emirates-id\/residence-visas\/golden-visa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"319\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"319\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npc.gov.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.npc.gov.ae<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. What is the minimum salary required to apply for a UAE Golden Visa as a skilled professional?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou must have a <strong>basic monthly salary of at least AED 30,000<\/strong>, excluding allowances like housing or transportation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Does total salary count, or only the basic salary?<\/strong><br \/>\nOnly the <strong>basic salary<\/strong> is considered. Allowances, bonuses, and commissions are <strong>not counted<\/strong> toward the AED 30,000 minimum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. What job titles qualify for the Golden Visa under the salary route?<\/strong><br \/>\nYour job must fall under <strong>MoHRE\u2019s Skill Level 1 or 2<\/strong>. Examples include doctors, engineers, software developers, marketing managers, legal advisors, and financial analysts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Is a university degree mandatory?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. You must hold a <strong>bachelor\u2019s degree or higher<\/strong>, and obtain an <strong>equivalency certificate<\/strong> from the UAE Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Can I apply if I\u2019m on a freelance visa or self-employed?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. For the salary-based Golden Visa, you must be <strong>employed by a UAE-registered company<\/strong> and have a formal <strong>labour contract<\/strong> approved by MoHRE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Can I sponsor my family with the Golden Visa?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. You can sponsor your <strong>spouse, children (no age limit for unmarried daughters and students), and parents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. What if I change jobs after getting the Golden Visa?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can change jobs freely. The Golden Visa is <strong>not tied to your employer<\/strong>, as long as you maintain valid UAE residency and meet visa conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. How long can I stay outside the UAE without losing my Golden Visa?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can stay outside the UAE for <strong>up to 6 consecutive months<\/strong> without affecting your residency status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. What is the validity of the Emirates ID issued with the Golden Visa?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou will receive a <strong>10-year Emirates ID<\/strong>, valid for the same duration as your Golden Visa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. How long does the Golden Visa application process take?<\/strong><br \/>\nProcessing typically takes <strong>2 to 4 weeks<\/strong>, depending on the completeness of your documents, medical tests, and Emirates ID procedures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Over the last few years, the UAE Golden Visa &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Skilled Professionals Earning AED 30K? 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