How to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for High School Graduates ?

Abu Dhabi has a vibrant academic landscape. The Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in Abu Dhabi is the Government body responsible for overseeing educational initiatives in all sectors, including public and private education from the foundation stage to the secondary and higher education stages including, technical, vocational and adult education. To facilitate the emerging talent pool of exceptional professionals focusing on science, technology, engineering, mathematics and entrepreneurship, the Government offers a student visa.

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for High School Graduates

You are eligible if you fulfil the following:

• A high school graduate from a public school or licensed private school in the UAE with a final score of at least 95% or the criteria set forth by Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge.

Documents Required to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for High School Graduates

To apply for the High School Graduates category, you will need to provide: 

For Graduates of Public Schools or Private Schools with the Ministry of Education Curriculum:

• Grade 12 certificate (95% GPA or higher) attested by the Ministry of Education.

• Recommendation from the Ministry of Education. (Applications made through the Abu Dhabi Residents webapp will automatically be sent to the Ministry of Education for nomination).

For Graduates of Private Schools:

• A high school diploma.

• Nomination by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge (at the end of every academic year, ADEK nominates students based on a pre-set criteria. These students will receive an invitation to apply for the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa)

How to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for High School Graduates?

Graduates with a UAE national curriculum degree, can visit the link here to nominate themselves for a Golden Visa through the Abu Dhabi Residents Office.

Graduates with an international curriculum degree will receive an automated notification once the pre-nomination approval is issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge in coordination with their school.

Applicants can also submit their online application through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) at: https://icp.gov.ae

Duration

• 10 years