What Is The UAE Golden Visa For Pioneers Of Humanitarian Work?

A humanitarian is a person who supports people in extreme need, mostly in areas affected by conflicts or disasters. They provide the affected people with the most basic needs such as food, water, shelter and make sure that they are also safe. 

A humanitarian could be a volunteer or an employee of an organization that works on global issues. 

Below are the qualification criteria for a golden visa under the category of pioneers of humanitarian work:

• You must have 5 years working experience as a member or employee in regional or international organizations with outstanding records.
• If You have a recognition award from either local or international organization that is involved in humanitarian activities.
• You have worked with civil organizations with public interest for at least 5 years.
• If you are a founder of a program that deals with humanitarian activities with a support value of at least 2 million Dirhams.
• You need to have at least a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent level of education.

To apply for the golden visa, you need to provide a copy of your bachelor’s degree and a recommendation letter from the UAE Ministry of Community Development. You can also get a recommendation letter from a local competent authority and it will be allowed.

Pioneers of humanitarian work enjoy the following benefits with the Golden visa to the UAE:

They get access to Resources and Support

You will have access to funding, grants and support from the UAE Government and other organizations based in the country. Many organizations are usually open to offer support including financial support to support humanitarian projects.

The Resources in the UAE are also advanced which is great for the implementation of more humanitarian projects.

You can Network and get global collaborations

There are many international organizations, NGO’s and humanitarian agencies based in the UAE, so going there is an opportunity for you to meet people of like minds. You will meet people with whom you share values, goals and even interests. 

You get to interact with them, even collaborate on more humanitarian works. Through these connections you can amplify your impact and also expand on the people you can reach.

You Grow Professionally

There are many opportunities for you to grow your profession in the UAE. You can attend the many workshops, seminars and conferences that are hosted in the country and gain knowledge of how you can grow your skills and knowledge in various areas. 

You may develop your leadership skills, learn more about project management, techniques to do successful fundraising and many other skills that you may need to continue your humanitarian work.

There are also mentorship programs where you will be guided by experienced professionals to ensure that you keep excelling in your work.

You can Invest in the UAE

A golden visa allows you to invest and do business in the UAE so you can explore investment options such as real estate or start a business. This can add more income to you and also it is a way to increase funding for your humanitarian work. 

The fact that the UAE does not have personal income tax means that you can earn more and allocate the extra resources towards your initiatives and projects.

Family Inclusion 

When you get a golden visa, your immediate family including your spouse and children can come with you to the UAE. You can therefore continue staying together with your family even if you get a chance to move countries. This ensures you get a strong support system even as you start life in a foreign country.

Your family members also benefit from your visa because they enjoy all the benefits of people living in this developed country. They get access to world class healthcare, educational opportunities and also job opportunities in the UAE.

Also, in case you pass away, your family can still continue staying in the UAE until the visa expires. They will not be kicked out of the country just because the primary visa holder has passed away.