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UAE Golden Visa · Scientists & Specialists

UAE Golden Visa for Scientists & Specialists

The UAE Golden Visa recognises scientists, researchers and leading specialists whose work has demonstrated meaningful contribution or impact in their respective fields.

Eligibility, Requirements & Documents

Golden Visa for Scientists & Specialists – Key Information

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Eligible Fields

  • Scientific research.
  • Healthcare.
  • Education.
  • Industry.
  • Advanced technology.
  • Fourth Industrial Revolution sectors.
  • Other recognised specialist disciplines.

Eligibility

Depending on the applicant's field, eligibility may be based on:

  • Academic qualifications.
  • Research achievements.
  • Professional achievements.
  • Publications.
  • Industry contributions.
  • Recognised impact.
  • Professional seniority.
  • Recommendation from the relevant UAE government authority.

Documents Commonly Required

  • Passport copy.
  • Photograph.
  • UAE visa and Emirates ID where applicable.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Academic qualifications.
  • Attested certificates where applicable.
  • Research papers.
  • Published works.
  • Professional licences.
  • Employment documentation.
  • Awards and recognitions.
  • Professional memberships.
  • Recommendation letters.
  • Government authority recommendation where required.
  • Health insurance.
  • Additional evidence requested by the relevant authority.

FAQs

Scientists & Specialists Golden Visa FAQs

Is a recommendation required?

Certain scientist and specialist categories require recommendations from the competent government or professional authority.

Can doctors qualify?

Leading healthcare specialists may qualify subject to applicable professional and authority requirements.

Can researchers qualify?

Yes. Scientists and researchers with significant achievements and impact may qualify subject to the applicable recommendation and eligibility process.

Is academic qualification important?

Yes. Academic and professional qualifications may form an important part of the assessment depending on the category.

Are publications useful?

Research publications, professional contributions, citations and recognised achievements may form part of the supporting evidence.

Why Devenir?

How Devenir Corporate Services Can Help

Our team assists applicants in organising documentation, identifying relevant supporting evidence and coordinating the administrative stages of the Golden Visa process.

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Important Information

Golden Visa eligibility, documentation, government fees, processing times and procedural requirements are determined by the relevant UAE authorities and may change from time to time. Information provided on this website is intended for general guidance only and does not constitute a guarantee of eligibility or approval.

Final eligibility and approval remain subject to assessment by the competent UAE government authorities.

Devenir Corporate Services provides professional assistance with eligibility assessment, document preparation, application coordination and related corporate and residency services.