What is the Golden Visa?

The Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa which enables foreign talents to live, work or study in the UAE while enjoying exclusive benefits. Investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers and frontline heroes are among those eligible for the Golden Visa. Read about the requirements and benefits of the Golden Visa and find digital services to apply for it.

The Golden Visa is available to various categories of applicants. The categories for the Golden Visa include: Investors, Real Estate Investors, Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Scientists, Creatives (Art & Culture), Inventors, Executive Directors, Specialists in priority educational fields, Sports Professionals, PhD Holders, specialized in engineering or science, High School Graduates and University Graduates.

Golden Visa for Healthcare Professionals

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi can help eligible healthcare professionals to get an Abu Dhabi Golden Visa through our partnership with Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO), to help expanding Abu Dhabi’s healthcare ecosystem.

By joining Abu Dhabi’s healthcare ecosystem, you will be welcomed in a global destination for healthcare, a global hub for innovation and life science, and an Emirate with a vibrant, nurturing and supportive atmosphere.

How can DoH facilitate the process for Golden Visa application for me?
When you meet the eligibility criteria as healthcare professionals, we will issue a letter, which can be presented to ADRO office along with other documents to process your visa application.

• How do I start the process of applying for a Golden Visa?
  Once you obtain DoH verification letter you can contact ADRO for the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa application.
• How to Apply?
  Applicants can visit any Golden Visa processing centre including one of the following centres to apply in person:
  - TAMM Centre, located at Baniyas Tower, 40 Al Sough Street - Zone 1, E11. – YAS
  - Tas-heel Centre, located at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation building, Musaffah Industrial area, 14th street.
  - You can also write to them on ADGoldenVisa@adro.gov.ae, for more information please visit www.adro.gov.ae

What is the Fee for a Golden Visa?

For applicants currently in the UAE, the Golden Visa will cost between AED 2,800 and AED 3,800. For applicants outside of the UAE, the Golden Visa will cost between AED 3,800 and AED 4,800. Cost will depend on visa category and type of service.

Am I Guaranteed a Golden Visa if I Go Through DoH?

The issuance of a Golden Visa is at the sole discretion of Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO). DoH will only facilitate issuance of the validation letter stating the license statues according to the eligibility criteria, which then can be presented to ADRO for processing the visa application.