Golden visas can be only granted to individuals nominated by government or royal court officials. Sometimes individuals are nominated by senior Emiratis or government bodies, and in other circumstances people apply online. If an individual is awarded a golden visa, then their spouse and children can also apply.
Persons who are talented in the fields of engineering and science (As of October 2021) are:
- Big Data
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biotechnology Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Epidemiology and Virology
- Genetic Engineer
- Software Engineer
First Step:- Be Nominated!
Nomination Processing Time:
Within 30 days you will receive an email notifying you of the outcome of your application to be nominated.
Or otherwise, you might receive a notification for returned for modification for other possible request. Your application is likely to be cancelled after 30 days if it is rejected due to inadequate documents and information.
Cost:
AED 51.40 [Nomination through ICP] (Fee as of October 2021).
Nomination Requirements - Scan copy of:
- Equivalency Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education in one of the above-mentioned majors (engineering and science fields)
- Work contract for a profession in one of the above-mentioned specializations (engineering and science fields)
- Passport copy (must be valid in more than 6 months).
- Valid Health Card insurance is not less than one year and can be extended.
- Labour Card (this can be generated in your MOHRE App).
- Current Employment Visa
- Colored Photo
Application through UAE ICP website:
1. Go to the UAEICP website using your explorer.
https://beta.smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/login
Create your account by selecting "Individual Registration". OR selecting "Sign in with UAEPass". OR simply log-in using your registered email and password (for those who have already created an account).
Ensure all the required documents already save to your computer.
2. Enable the email notification.
Go to "User Profile"
Take note that your nomination approval will be sent to your email and this will be the "Proof of Eligibility for Golden Residency".
3. Fill the Requested Information.
Go to: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/nomination/request/767/step1?administrativeRegionId=1
Complete all the required information. Take note on the below:
a. Person Category is "Person Who Are Talented", for those Specialist in the fields of Engineering and Science.
b. Person Sub Category is based on your specific specialization in engineering and science fields
c. Choose ID can be "Unified Number" that can be found on your employment visa OR "Identity Number" which is your Emirates ID number. It's your choice.
d. Full Name (Arabic) is automatically filled when you fill your Full Name (English).
Other questions are self-explanatory. Answer the ReCaptcha, Then click "Next".
4. Attach your documents.
It is advisable to upload the equivalency certificate or your working contract to the "Required" document and the rest of requirement listed above will be on "Optional".
Then click "Next".
5. Review your application.
Make sure all the filled information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Then click "Next".
6. Pay your fee.
Check the "I Agree to the Terms And Condition".
Then click "Submit", to proceed with the payment.
Nomination Request for Golden Residence Approved.
Second Step:- Request to Issue New Visa
You can go to these step only once you received a proof that you are nominated with golden visa.
Cost:
AED 305.52 (Fee as of October 2021).
Processing Time:
Depends on how fast your current visa will be cancelled.
Entry Visa Requirements - Scan copy of:
- Proof of Eligibility for Golden Residency, the email notification that you are nominated is suffice.
- Passport copy (must be valid in more than 6 months).
- Colored Photo
- Valid Health Card insurance is not less than one year and can be extended.
- Equivalency Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education in one of the above-mentioned majors (engineering and science fields)
- Work contract for a profession in one of the above-mentioned specializations (engineering and science fields)
- Current Employment Visa
- Labour Card
Procedure on how to request a new visa for Golden Residence for person who are talented:
1. Go to the link provided on the email that you received on your nomination approval.
https://beta.smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/issueVisa/request/635/step1?administrativeRegionId=1
Complete all the required information. Take note on the below:
a. Applicant Arabic Name is automatically filled when you fill your Applicant English Name.
b. Reason For Request is based on your specific specialization in engineering and science fields.
c. Establishment Department will be in Abu Dhabi.
d. Since the Establishment Number is mandatory, you can put "01".
e. For Nomination Request Information:
Request Number is the nomination reference number mentioned on the email in your nomination approval.
Enter the email address that you register during the nomination request. Then click "Check" to verify that your nomination approval is legit.
f. UAE Unified No. can be found on your current residence visa.
Other questions are self-explanatory. Then click "Next".
2. Attach your documents.
Attached all the "Required" document and the rest of requirement listed above will be on "Optional".
Then click "Next".
3. Review your application.
Make sure all the filled information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Then click "Next".
4. Pay your fee.
Then click "Submit", to proceed with the payment.
After the payment and submission of the required documents, you will receive an email from the authorities concerned, confirming the receipt of your application and its progress.
For instance that you received a notification to returned for modification. Simply, comply to the ICP request which can be seen on the comment section.
5. Current Visa/Residence Cancellation
Once your documents are successfully reviewed, you will received an email notification, requesting you to proceed to cancel your existing visa/residence within 30 days. Otherwise, your application is likely to be cancelled/rejected after 30 days due to non-compliance.
You have to communicate with your current employer and have a mutual agreement in order to comply with your visa cancellation within 30 days. Take note that your employer has to get the employee's work permit cancelled before seeking the visa cancellation. Therefore, you have to get your gratuity (as per MOHRE Labour Law) in order to proceed with work permit and residence visa cancellation. Ensure that your health insurance is still valid.
Once your existing visa is cancelled, the ICP system will automatically detect and process your application.
Once your application is approved, you will received an email notification that issue new visa has been approved as well as another separate email requesting you to change status.
6. Print your Entry Permit.
Log-in to your ICP account, Then go to "My Request".
Look for the service type "VISA - GOLDEN RESIDENCE - PERSONS WHO ARE TALENTED - ISSUE NEW VISA". Then click the "Action" button to select "Print Electronic Visa With Rules".
Processing Time:
Undetermined.
Visa Requirements - Scan copy of:
- Change Status eVisa
- Passport copy (must be valid in more than 6 months).
- Colored Photo
- Medical Fitness Test Result
3. Request to Issue Residence for Golden Residency (10 Years) of Person Who Are Talented.
Complete all the required information.
Then click "Next".
4. Attach your documents.
Attached all the required documents as requested.
Then click "Next"
5. Review your application.
Make sure all the filled information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Then click "Next".
6. Pay your fee.
Then click "Submit", to proceed with the payment.
After the payment and submission of the required documents, you will receive an email from the authorities concerned, confirming the receipt of your application and its progress.
Once your application is approved, you will received an email notification for your residence approval confirmation.
For instance that you received a notification to returned for modification. Simply, comply to the ICP request which can be seen on the comment section. Otherwise, your application is likely to be rejected due to inadequate documents and information.
7. Print your Residence Approval Confirmation.
Log-in to your ICP account, Then go to "My Request".
Look for the service type "RESIDENCY - GOLDEN RESIDENCY (10 YEARS) - PERSONS WHO ARE TALENTED - ISSUE RESIDENCE". Then click the "Action" button to select "Print The Approval".
Last Step:- Residence Visa Stamping and EID Printing
Track Your EID Printing:
Actual Expenses (As of October 2021):
2. Enable the email notification.
Go to "User Profile"
Complete all your profile and ensure to allow all the notification especially "Allow Send Email". Then click "Save", to update the changes you had made
Take note that your nomination approval will be sent to your email and this will be the "Proof of Eligibility for Golden Residency".
3. Fill the Requested Information.
Go to: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/nomination/request/767/step1?administrativeRegionId=1
Complete all the required information. Take note on the below:
a. Person Category is "Person Who Are Talented", for those Specialist in the fields of Engineering and Science.
b. Person Sub Category is based on your specific specialization in engineering and science fields
c. Choose ID can be "Unified Number" that can be found on your employment visa OR "Identity Number" which is your Emirates ID number. It's your choice.
d. Full Name (Arabic) is automatically filled when you fill your Full Name (English).
Other questions are self-explanatory. Answer the ReCaptcha, Then click "Next".
4. Attach your documents.
It is advisable to upload the equivalency certificate or your working contract to the "Required" document and the rest of requirement listed above will be on "Optional".
Then click "Next".
5. Review your application.
Make sure all the filled information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Then click "Next".
6. Pay your fee.
Check the "I Agree to the Terms And Condition".
Then click "Submit", to proceed with the payment.
After the payment and submission of the required documents, you will receive an email from the authorities concerned, confirming the receipt of your application and its progress.
For instance that you received a notification to returned for modification. Simply, comply to the ICP request which can be seen on the comment section. You have to complete the modification within 30 days of returned. Otherwise, your application is likely to be cancelled/rejected after 30 days due to inadequate documents and information.
Once you received an email notifying you that you are nominated, only then you can proceed with the next step which is to request for eVisa.
For instance that you received a notification to returned for modification. Simply, comply to the ICP request which can be seen on the comment section. You have to complete the modification within 30 days of returned. Otherwise, your application is likely to be cancelled/rejected after 30 days due to inadequate documents and information.
Once you received an email notifying you that you are nominated, only then you can proceed with the next step which is to request for eVisa.
Nomination Request for Golden Residence Approved.
Second Step:- Request to Issue New Visa
You can go to these step only once you received a proof that you are nominated with golden visa.
Cost:
AED 305.52 (Fee as of October 2021).
Processing Time:
Depends on how fast your current visa will be cancelled.
Entry Visa Requirements - Scan copy of:
- Proof of Eligibility for Golden Residency, the email notification that you are nominated is suffice.
- Passport copy (must be valid in more than 6 months).
- Colored Photo
- Valid Health Card insurance is not less than one year and can be extended.
- Equivalency Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education in one of the above-mentioned majors (engineering and science fields)
- Work contract for a profession in one of the above-mentioned specializations (engineering and science fields)
- Current Employment Visa
- Labour Card
Procedure on how to request a new visa for Golden Residence for person who are talented:
1. Go to the link provided on the email that you received on your nomination approval.
https://beta.smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/issueVisa/request/635/step1?administrativeRegionId=1
Complete all the required information. Take note on the below:
a. Applicant Arabic Name is automatically filled when you fill your Applicant English Name.
b. Reason For Request is based on your specific specialization in engineering and science fields.
c. Establishment Department will be in Abu Dhabi.
d. Since the Establishment Number is mandatory, you can put "01".
e. For Nomination Request Information:
Request Number is the nomination reference number mentioned on the email in your nomination approval.
Enter the email address that you register during the nomination request. Then click "Check" to verify that your nomination approval is legit.
f. UAE Unified No. can be found on your current residence visa.
Other questions are self-explanatory. Then click "Next".
2. Attach your documents.
Attached all the "Required" document and the rest of requirement listed above will be on "Optional".
Then click "Next".
3. Review your application.
Make sure all the filled information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Then click "Next".
4. Pay your fee.
Then click "Submit", to proceed with the payment.
After the payment and submission of the required documents, you will receive an email from the authorities concerned, confirming the receipt of your application and its progress.
For instance that you received a notification to returned for modification. Simply, comply to the ICP request which can be seen on the comment section.
5. Current Visa/Residence Cancellation
Once your documents are successfully reviewed, you will received an email notification, requesting you to proceed to cancel your existing visa/residence within 30 days. Otherwise, your application is likely to be cancelled/rejected after 30 days due to non-compliance.
You have to communicate with your current employer and have a mutual agreement in order to comply with your visa cancellation within 30 days. Take note that your employer has to get the employee's work permit cancelled before seeking the visa cancellation. Therefore, you have to get your gratuity (as per MOHRE Labour Law) in order to proceed with work permit and residence visa cancellation. Ensure that your health insurance is still valid.
Once your existing visa is cancelled, the ICP system will automatically detect and process your application.
Once your application is approved, you will received an email notification that issue new visa has been approved as well as another separate email requesting you to change status.
6. Print your Entry Permit.
Log-in to your ICP account, Then go to "My Request".
Look for the service type "VISA - GOLDEN RESIDENCE - PERSONS WHO ARE TALENTED - ISSUE NEW VISA". Then click the "Action" button to select "Print Electronic Visa With Rules".
Issue New Visa Approved.
Third Step:- Change Status
Cost:
AED 558.93 (Fee as of October 2021).
Processing Time:
1 day
Change Visa Requirements - Scan copy of:
- Entry Permit eVisa
- Passport copy (must be valid in more than 6 months).
- Colored Photo
- Valid Health Card insurance is not less than one year and can be extended.
- Equivalency Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education in one of the above-mentioned majors (engineering and science fields)
Procedure on Change Status:
1. Go to the link provided on the email that you received on your change status request.
https://beta.smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/verifyProActiveServices?applicationRef=2996FA7A3AA1C71F178B735BE25DFE56552&serviceType=CHANGESTATUS
Complete all the required information. Take note on the below:
File Number and Unified No., can be found on your Entry Permit eVisa
All other question are self-explanatory, Then click "Next".
2. Attach your documents.
Attached all the "Required" document and the rest of requirement listed above will be on "Optional".
Then click "Next".
3. Review your application.
Make sure all the filled information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Then click "Next".
4. Pay your fee.
Then click "Submit", to proceed with the payment.
After the payment and submission of the required documents, you will receive an email from the authorities concerned, confirming the receipt of your application and its progress.
Once your application is approved, you will received an email notification that change status has been approved.
5. Print your eVisa - Change Status.
Log-in to your ICP account, Then go to "My Request".
Look for the service type "RESIDENCY - ALL RESIDENCE TYPES - CHANGE STATUS - CHANGE STATUS". Then click the "Action" button to select "Print Change Status Confirmation".
Change Status Approved.
Fourth Step:- Emirates ID Application
Cost:
AED 1,054.20 (Fee as of October 2021).
Processing Time:
Printing of EID will vary on the confirmation of your golden residence visa approval.
EID Requirements - Scan copy of:
- eVisa-Change Status
- Passport copy (must be valid in more than 6 months).
- Colored Photo
- Previous Emirates ID - Front.
- Previous Emirates ID - Back.
Procedure on EID Application:
1. Complete all the required information.
Third Step:- Change Status
Cost:
AED 558.93 (Fee as of October 2021).
Processing Time:
1 day
Change Visa Requirements - Scan copy of:
- Entry Permit eVisa
- Passport copy (must be valid in more than 6 months).
- Colored Photo
- Valid Health Card insurance is not less than one year and can be extended.
- Equivalency Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education in one of the above-mentioned majors (engineering and science fields)
Procedure on Change Status:
1. Go to the link provided on the email that you received on your change status request.
https://beta.smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/verifyProActiveServices?applicationRef=2996FA7A3AA1C71F178B735BE25DFE56552&serviceType=CHANGESTATUS
Complete all the required information. Take note on the below:
File Number and Unified No., can be found on your Entry Permit eVisa
All other question are self-explanatory, Then click "Next".
2. Attach your documents.
Attached all the "Required" document and the rest of requirement listed above will be on "Optional".
Then click "Next".
3. Review your application.
Make sure all the filled information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Then click "Next".
4. Pay your fee.
Then click "Submit", to proceed with the payment.
After the payment and submission of the required documents, you will receive an email from the authorities concerned, confirming the receipt of your application and its progress.
Once your application is approved, you will received an email notification that change status has been approved.
5. Print your eVisa - Change Status.
Log-in to your ICP account, Then go to "My Request".
Look for the service type "RESIDENCY - ALL RESIDENCE TYPES - CHANGE STATUS - CHANGE STATUS". Then click the "Action" button to select "Print Change Status Confirmation".
Change Status Approved.
Fourth Step:- Emirates ID Application
Cost:
AED 1,054.20 (Fee as of October 2021).
Processing Time:
Printing of EID will vary on the confirmation of your golden residence visa approval.
EID Requirements - Scan copy of:
- eVisa-Change Status
- Passport copy (must be valid in more than 6 months).
- Colored Photo
- Previous Emirates ID - Front.
- Previous Emirates ID - Back.
Procedure on EID Application:
1. Complete all the required information.
Go to Emirates ID Services to Renew Emirates ID for Resident:
https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/visaHolder/index.html#/icaServices/eidaForm/571/step1?administrativeRegionId=1
Take note on the below:
Unified No., can be found on your Change Status eVisa
All other question are self-explanatory, Then click "Next".
2. Attach your documents.
Attached all the applicable documents as requested.
Then click "Next".
3. Review your application.
Make sure all the filled information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Then click "Next".
4. Pay your fee.
Then click "Submit", to proceed with the payment.
5. Print your EID Application.
Log-in to your ICP account, Then go to "My Request".
Look for the service type "EMIRATES ID SERVICES - EMIRATES ID FOR RESIDENT - EMIRATES ID FOR RESIDENT - RENEW EMIRATES ID". Then click the "Action" button to select "Print Application".
Fifth Step:- Residence Visa Approval
Cost:
Take note on the below:
Unified No., can be found on your Change Status eVisa
All other question are self-explanatory, Then click "Next".
2. Attach your documents.
Attached all the applicable documents as requested.
Then click "Next".
3. Review your application.
Make sure all the filled information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Then click "Next".
4. Pay your fee.
Then click "Submit", to proceed with the payment.
5. Print your EID Application.
Log-in to your ICP account, Then go to "My Request".
Look for the service type "EMIRATES ID SERVICES - EMIRATES ID FOR RESIDENT - EMIRATES ID FOR RESIDENT - RENEW EMIRATES ID". Then click the "Action" button to select "Print Application".
EID Application Printed.
Fifth Step:- Residence Visa Approval
Cost:
AED 1,217.80 - (Visa Fee as of October 2021).
AED 250 (Standard Medical Fee as of October 2021).
AED 250 (Standard Medical Fee as of October 2021).
Processing Time:
Undetermined.
Visa Requirements - Scan copy of:
- Change Status eVisa
- Passport copy (must be valid in more than 6 months).
- Colored Photo
- Medical Fitness Test Result
- EID Application
- Insurance Card OR Undertaking letter (in Arabic)
- Tenancy Contract OR Undertaking letter (in Arabic)
- Proof of Eligibility for Golden Residency, the email notification that you are nominated is suffice.
Medical Screeening Requirements:
- Alhosn green status and face mask (As of October 2021).
Medical Screeening Requirements:
- Alhosn green status and face mask (As of October 2021).
- Printed Copy of Change Status eVisa.
- Printed Copy of EID Application
- Valid Passport (Copy and Original).
- Printed Proof or Screenshot of your Appointment.
- Printed Proof or Screenshot of your Appointment.
Procedure on Issuance of Residence Visa:
1. Book your appointment and do your Residence Visa Screening.
Capital Health offer a reliable medical screening for residence visa.
Appointments can be made in the following ways:
Call Toll Free: 800 SCREEN (800 727 336*)
Email: info@capitalhealth.ae
You will receive a SMS or email confirmation within 24 hours, from the time of application submission.
Visit the selected centre location on the confirmed date and time.
Original receipt will be provided upon completion of your medical screening.
2. Collect your Medical Fitness Test Result.
You can track your certificate on the below:
Certificates can be collected from the centre by showing the original receipt. Results will be available on the same day for VIP screening*, within 24 hours for FastTrack and within 48 hours for Standard screening package.
Of course, you must be FIT in order to be eligible to apply for the visa.
3. Request to Issue Residence for Golden Residency (10 Years) of Person Who Are Talented.
Gather all the visa requirements and ensure all the required documents already save to your computer.
Go to:
Complete all the required information.
Then click "Next".
4. Attach your documents.
Attached all the required documents as requested.
Then click "Next"
5. Review your application.
Make sure all the filled information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Then click "Next".
6. Pay your fee.
Then click "Submit", to proceed with the payment.
After the payment and submission of the required documents, you will receive an email from the authorities concerned, confirming the receipt of your application and its progress.
Once your application is approved, you will received an email notification for your residence approval confirmation.
For instance that you received a notification to returned for modification. Simply, comply to the ICP request which can be seen on the comment section. Otherwise, your application is likely to be rejected due to inadequate documents and information.
7. Print your Residence Approval Confirmation.
Log-in to your ICP account, Then go to "My Request".
Look for the service type "RESIDENCY - GOLDEN RESIDENCY (10 YEARS) - PERSONS WHO ARE TALENTED - ISSUE RESIDENCE". Then click the "Action" button to select "Print The Approval".
Residence Visa Approved.
Last Step:- Residence Visa Stamping and EID Printing
Cost:
AED 36.75 - (Post Office Fee as of October 2021).
Processing Time:
TBA
Visa Stamping Requirements:
- Printed Copy of Residence Approval Confirmation
- Original Passport
TBA
Visa Stamping Requirements:
- Printed Copy of Residence Approval Confirmation
- Original Passport
- EID Application Copy
Procedure on Visa Stamping:
1. Go to nearest post office on your area.
Submit the necessary requirements and provide your delivery address.
2. Pay your fee.
They will provide you a tracking number and official receipt of payment.
They will provide you a tracking number and official receipt of payment.
3. Original Passport Delivery.
You will received a phone call or sms notification for the delivery of your original passport.
Residence Visa Stamped.
Track Your EID Printing:
You can track your EID status: https://icp.gov.ae/en/services/priority-services/id-card-status/
Note: PRAN/ID can be found on your EID application.
To expedite the EID printing, contact and provide the PRAN/ID.
Fill the contact us form on: https://icp.gov.ae/en/contact-us/
You will received an email notification that your EID is already printed.
Then wait for the courier. You will received a phone call or sms notification for the delivery of your original EID.
The expiration date of your Emirates ID depends on the expiration of your resident visa.
EID Printed Done.
Nomination - 51.40
Electronic Visa - 305.52
Change Visa - 558.93
EID - 1,054.20
Medical - 250
Residence Visa - 1,217.80
Post office (Visa stamping) - 36.75
TOTAL: AED 3,474.60
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