The Abu Dhabi Residents Office released updated criteria on October 19, 2026, for foreign professionals seeking a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Applicants must earn a minimum monthly basic salary of AED 30,000, excluding allowances, and hold Ministry Level 1 or Level 2 occupational status.
The Abu Dhabi Residents Office has published the eligibility criteria for foreign skilled professionals seeking a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Applicants must earn a minimum monthly basic salary of AED 30,000 and hold a qualifying Level 1 or Level 2 occupational classification. Candidates must also provide an attested bachelor's degree and demonstrate six months of consistent UAE bank statements.
The Abu Dhabi Residents Office has published the academic criteria required for university graduates to qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa. Foreign applicants must have obtained a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA from a global top 100 university within the last two years. Graduates from UAE universities require a minimum GPA of 3.5 for Class A institutions or 3.8 for Class B institutions across bachelor's, master's, or doctoral levels.
The Abu Dhabi Residents Office has released the eligibility criteria and financial thresholds for its one-year Remote Work Residence Visa. Applicants must earn at least USD 3,500 monthly from an entity based outside the UAE and provide six months of bank statements. The permit carries non-working residential status, barring holders from onshore UAE employment.
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