What is the UAE Golden Visa for Specialists in Engineering and Science?

If you want to apply for the golden visa as a specialist in engineering and science you will need to have a bachelor or Master degree from a leading university that is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education.

The degree should be of either of the following disciplines:

●    Epidemiology and Virology
●    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
●    Big data
●    Computer engineering
●    Electronics
●    Software engineering
●    Electrical engineering
●    Genetic engineering
●    Biotechnology engineering

On top of the academic qualification, you should be actively practicing the discipline that you graduated in. 

Also you should provide an employment contract in one of the disciplines, that has been attested by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation

You can apply for a golden visa from outside the UAE or from inside the country. In this guide we will show you how to apply for the visa if you have not yet entered the UAE:

1.  First of all, you need to confirm whether you qualify for the visa by checking the qualification criteria. To make it easier, just contact the Arabiers tea and we will help you to assess the qualification criteria to know if you qualify

2. The next thing is to select the category that you qualify for, and in this case whether you qualify as an athlete.

3. Now that you have confirmed you qualify to apply for the golden visa as an athlete, go to the council of sports and get a recommendation from them

4. After that, you should then pay Arabiers a service fee which also covers the processing fees.

5. Go and do a medical examination that meets the required standards.

6. We will then help you to submit the documents to the relevant authorities in the UAE.

7. Wait for the visa to be processed.

8. When your application is approved you will be sent the UAE Golden visa and you can then travel and live in the UAE.

9. After approval, the next thing you do is to apply for an Emirates ID, which will enable you to access services in the country. 

10. Plan also how you will get the UAE Pass, which is a secure digital ID. This ID allows you to access various government services online by logging in to their systems.

If you have already traveled to the UAE, we can also help you to get a golden visa, which gives you more time in the country.  Contact us with your requirements and we will help you check whether you qualify for a golden visa for specialists in engineering and science. 

Below are benefits you will enjoy when applying and when you get the golden visa to the UAE:

• You will not need a sponsor.
• You get a long-term residency of 5 to 10 years.
• Ability to sponsor unlimited number of domestic workers.
• Ability to stay outside the UAE for more than 6 months and the visa will still be valid when you come back.
• The privilege to sponsor family members including children and spouses irrespective of their age.
• Your family members can continue to stay in the UAE even after you pass away as long as the visa is valid.

The cost of applying for a golden visa varies for the 5 years and the 10 years’ visas. The price includes the amount you pay as residency fees and the cost to get an Emirates ID.

Cost of the 10 years’ visa:

Residency Fees - AED 2790
ID Fees – AED 1070

5 Years Golden Visa

Residency Visa – AED 2280
ID Fees – AED 575