Golden Residence (10-year) – Skilled Professionals category
The UAE Golden Residence is a long-term residence permit that does not need a sponsor and renews if conditions are still met. Categories include investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talents, outstanding students and specialised or skilled professionals. This record focuses on the skilled professional route, which is tied to a UAE job at a senior occupational level with a monthly salary of at least AED 30,000.
1 entry rule for United Arab Emirates based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in United Arab Emirates
Money
3
Currency
United Arab Emirates Dirham
AED
United Arab Emirates Dirham
Cost of living
69
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Living
1
Happiness
#19 of 145 countries
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Who it’s for
Foreign employees already working in the UAE in a MOHRE level 1 or level 2 occupation who hold at least a bachelor's degree and earn AED 30,000 or more per month.
Eligibility
UAE employmentSkilled professionals
You must hold a UAE work permit based on a valid employment contract.
Occupational levelSkilled professionals
Your job must be at MOHRE occupational level 1 or level 2.
- Level 1 covers managers and business executives
- Level 2 covers professionals in science, engineering, health, education, business, IT, law and culture
Official wording
Your job must be at the first or second occupational level under the MOHRE classification. Level 1 covers managers and business executives. Level 2 covers professionals in fields such as science, engineering, health, education, business, IT, law and culture.
EducationSkilled professionals
You need at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Dubai (GDRFA) asks for a Ministry of Education recognition certificate for the degree.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementSalary
- Document checklistPassport copy
- FeesResidence permit fee (Golden, Dubai)
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- 10 documents
- 5 fees
- 6 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Official sources
- GDRFA Dubai – Issuing Golden Residence Permit (Specialized Scientists, incl. skilled workers)
- Abu Dhabi (ADDED) – Golden Visa for skilled professionals
- ICP – Golden residence
- ICP – Golden Residency Guide
- ICP – Residence Visa for Individuals with Specialized Talents
- MOFA – Cabinet approves Executive Regulations on Entry and Residence of Foreigners (2022)
Other routes to United Arab Emirates
- Visit & tourismTourist visit visa (entry permit for tourism), sponsored by a licensed tourism establishment
- Work permitsWork permit (MOHRE) and residence visa for private sector employees
- Investors & entrepreneursVirtual Work Residence
Permanent residence in other countries
- Antigua & BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda Resident Permit
- AzerbaijanPermanent residence permit
- Bosnia & HerzegovinaPermanent residence
- BarbadosPermanent Resident Status (section 5, Immigration Act Cap. 190) and Immigrant Status
- BulgariaLong-term (EU) residence and permanent residence permit
- BahrainGolden Residency Visa
