How to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for University 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

You are eligible if you fulfil the following criteria:

For Graduates of Universities in the UAE:

• Hold a Bachelor, Masters, or PhD from a university accredited by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
• The university must be classified as A or B according to the accredited universities classification list by the Ministry of Education.
• GPA must not be less than 3.5 for A classified universities or 3.8 for B classified universities.
• The graduation year must not be more than two (2) years ago.
• The degree to be attested by the Ministry of Education.

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

• The university must be one of the top 100 international universities according to the international classification accredited by the Ministry of Education.
• GPA must not be less than 3.5 for bachelor graduates.
• Graduation year must not be more than two 2 years ago.
• Degree to be attested (Equivalency) by the Ministry of Education.

Documents Required to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for University Graduates

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

For UAE Graduates:

• Official transcripts evidencing in a final GPA of no less than 3.5 or 3.8 for universities classified as A and B respectively.
• Bachelor, Masters, or PhD degree issued by an accredited university in the UAE and attested by the Ministry of Education.

For International Graduates:

• 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 for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for University Graduates?

Click here to apply for your Golden Visa nomination through Abu Dhabi Residents Office

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

Duration

• 10 years