UAE offers 10-year Golden Visa to foreign university graduates

Golden visa holders can live in the UAE with their families without any sponsor 

UAE offers 10-year Golden Visa to foreign university graduates
Caption: Graduates from universities outside the UAE can also apply for the 10-year Golden Visa

Dubai: Graduates from accredited foreign universities are also allowed to apply for 10-year UAE Golden Visa

The service allows for the issuance of a ten-year self-sponsored residency permit for graduates of accredited universities outside UAE, without the need for a sponsor or host within the country, according to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).

Who qualifies 

Graduates of Universities outside of the UAE (Bachelor’s degree only)

The international university ranking should not be lower than the top (100) universities in the world, according to the international ranking approved by the UAE Ministry of Education.

    • The cumulative GPA of bachelor's degree graduates should not be less than (3.5).
    • Graduation should not have been more than two years ago.
    • The degree must be accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education.
    • The passport's validity should not be less than (6) months.
    • Official transcripts showing a final GPA of no less than 3.5.
    • An equivalency certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Education.
    • A Bachelors certificate

How to apply

  • ICP Smart Services / UAEICP Mobile Application (anywhere in world)
  • Customer Happiness Centers (within UAE
  • Visit the nearest typing center accredited by the ICP

More info

https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/