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The UAE Golden Visa presents a significant opportunity for students seeking to build their futures in a dynamic and innovative environment. This long-term residency program, initially designed for investors and professionals, now extends its benefits to outstanding students within the UAE and graduates from prestigious international universities. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s Centennial 2071 plan, aiming for a knowledge and technology-driven economy. Key features include a 5 or 10-year residency, eliminating the need for a UAE sponsor, offering a 6-month multiple-entry visa for residency issuance, and allowing independent living, studying, and working. It also ensures visa validity even with extended stays abroad, facilitates the sponsorship of unlimited domestic helpers, and allows the sponsorship of spouses and children of any age. In the event of the visa holder’s death, the family can remain in the UAE for the visa’s duration.
Eligibility criteria for students are divided into two categories. Outstanding UAE high school students must achieve a minimum of 95% marks and require a recommendation from the Ministry of Education. The visa duration is 5 years, potentially extendable. For Abu Dhabi, government school students apply through the Abu Dhabi Residents Office, while private school students are selected by ADEK. Required documents include a certified Grade 12 certificate and a recommendation letter. The application process involves the Abu Dhabi Residents Office or ICP portal. University graduates from UAE-based universities are eligible if they hold a degree from the top 100 local institutions recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education. Minimum GPAs are 3.5 for A-category universities and 3.8 for B-category universities. They must have graduated within the last two years, and degree recognition from the Ministry of Education is required. The visa duration is 10 years, with applications processed through the Abu Dhabi Residents Office or the ICP portal. Graduates from global universities must hold a degree from a top 100 international university recognized by the UAE, a minimum GPA of 3.5, and have graduated within the last two years. They also need an equivalency certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education. The application process involves the Abu Dhabi Residents Office or the ICP Portal. The UAE government prioritizes academic sectors aligned with national development, with recent expansions including futuristic sectors like renewable energy and space science. Priority sectors include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Epidemiology and Virology, Computer and Software Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology, and Genetics and Molecular Engineering. Required documents include a certified degree, academic transcript with GPA proof of 3.5 or higher, a university recommendation letter, and legal translation of documents into Arabic. The UAE government evaluates universities based on global ranking systems, prioritizing applications from students in high-ranking universities and relevant fields. The program signifies a visionary initiative, offering an opportunity to contribute to the nation’s knowledge-based economy.
