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

1. Eligibility and category check with DBS
2. Collect salary certificate, contract and accreditation
3. Submit the Golden Visa application
4. 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.