How to get Golden Visa for Scientist in Dubai?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023



This service grants a (Golden Residency Visa) for specialized talents and researchers in various fields of science and knowledge for a period of (10) years without a sponsor and subject to renewal (granted to applicant and his family member).

Documents Required to get Golden Visa for Scientist in Dubai

1. A recommendation letter from "Emirates Scientists Council" or a letter from "Rashid Award for Scientific outstanding" that he/she has been awarded the Medal of Scientific outstanding

2. Copy of the sponsored passport.

How to get Golden Visa for Scientist in Dubai?

You can aly for Golden Visa for Scientist from GDFRA -  Dubai Smart Application and AMER Center.

GDRFA-Dubai Smart Application

1. Download the GDRFA-Dubai application through the authorized stores: Apple store/Play store
2. Register a new user account (in case there is no account registered)
3. Select the required service
4. Attach the required documents
5. Pay the fees due for the service
6. Submit the request

AMER Center:

1. Head to one of the service branches of the Amer Centers
2. Select the required service at the receptionist
3. Submit the required documents to the service employee
4. Checking documents
5. Pay the fees due for the service
6. Submit application

Note: a text message + an email is sent to the customer with the status of the application:

• If there are missing documents on the application, the customer is notified of the need to attach the missing documents within 30 days, and if the missing documents are not attached, the application will be canceled.
• In case there are no missing documents in the application, the customer will be notified of the approval and the approved application will be sent by e-mail.

Fees required to get Golden Visa for Scientist in Dubai

10 years golden visa:

Residency fees (2790 AED)
ID fees (1070 AED)

5 years golden visa:

Residency fees (2280 AED)
ID fees (575 AED)

Terms and Conditions

Scientists:

1. Submission of a recommendation letter from Emirates Scientists Council or a letter from Secretariat of the Mohammed bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Excellence stating that the applicant you has been awarded the Medal of Scientific Excellence.

Note: The family of the applicant with a specialized talent is granted a Golden Visa for the same period granted to the applicant.

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