Golden Visa for Talent & Skilled Professionals in Dubai 2026
Doctors, scientists, engineers, executives, creatives and high-earning skilled professionals can obtain the 10-year UAE Golden Visa through the talent and skilled-professional routes. Dubai Business Services checks your eligibility and prepares the file.
How You Qualify
- Specialized talent: scientists, doctors, engineers, inventors, athletes and creatives with relevant accreditation
- Skilled professionals: a valid employment contract, a job in an approved occupation, and typically a salary of AED 30,000+ with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Benefits
- 10-year renewable, self-sponsored residency
- Sponsor your family regardless of employer
- Change jobs without losing your status
Process
- Eligibility and category check with DBS
- Collect salary certificate, contract and accreditation
- Submit the Golden Visa application
- Medical, Emirates ID and stamping
FAQs
What salary do I need? The skilled-professional route generally requires AED 30,000+ per month.
Do I need my employer’s approval? No — the Golden Visa is self-sponsored.
Which professions qualify as talent? Medicine, science, engineering, arts, sport and executive management, among others.