Step by Step to Apply UAE Golden Residency Visa

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Posted on January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 | by admin

Here’s a step-by-step guide to apply for the UAE Golden Residency Visa:

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Visit the Official Portal:
- Go to the ICA Smart Services website:
  Golden Residency Eligibility Check.
Select “Check Your Eligibility”:
- Choose the appropriate category under which you qualify (e.g., specialized talent, investor, entrepreneur).
Fill in the Required Information:
- Submit details such as your field of expertise, qualifications, and nationality.
Eligibility Confirmation:
- If you are eligible, proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Apply for the Nomination Request

Visit the Nomination Request Portal:
- Go to the Nomination Request Form:
  Nomination Request – ICA.
Fill in Your Information:
- Enter your details, including:
  - Name
  - Passport details
  - Qualifications or certifications
  - Evidence for the category under which you are applying (e.g., proof of investment, academic records, or employment contracts).
Submit Supporting Documents:
- Attach required documents, such as:
  - Passport copy
  - Recent photograph
  - Academic or professional certificates
  - Proof of investments, if applicable
Submit the Application:
- After completing the form, submit the application.
- You will receive an acknowledgment or a reference number to track your application.
Wait for Nomination Approval:
- The respective UAE authority will review your nomination.
- If approved, you will receive an email or notification with further instructions.

Step 3: Apply for the 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa (If Outside UAE)

Purpose:
- If you are outside the UAE, apply for a 6-month visa to complete the Golden Visa application process.
Visit the 6-Month Visa Portal:
- Apply at:
  6-Month Visa Application.
Provide Necessary Details:
- Submit personal and passport details.
- Pay the required fees.
Enter the UAE:
- Use the visa to enter the UAE and complete the Golden Visa procedures.

Step 4: Apply for the Golden Visa

Receive Approval Email:
- Once your nomination is approved, you’ll receive instructions on how to proceed with the Golden Visa application.
Login or Visit a Typing Center:
- Create an account on the ICA portal or visit a typing center in the UAE.
Change of Status (If Required):
- If you are on a different visa type, apply for a change of status to Golden Residency.
Submit the Golden Visa Application:
- Provide all required documents:
  - Passport
  - Emirates ID (if applicable)
  - Nomination approval letter
  - Other category-specific documents
Pay the Fees:
- Pay the application and residency processing fees.
Receive Residency Approval:
- Once approved, you’ll be issued the Golden Visa and an updated Emirates ID.

Documents Required

Valid passport copy
Passport-sized photo
Nomination approval letter
Proof of eligibility based on the category (e.g., degree certificates, investment proof)
Emirates ID (if applicable)
Health insurance (for long-term residency)

Step 5: Collect Your Golden Visa

Once your application is finalized, you will receive your Golden Visa (valid for 5 or 10 years, depending on the category).
You’ll also receive an updated Emirates ID reflecting your new residency status.

Support Contacts

ICA Smart Services: +971 6005 22222
GDRFA Dubai: +971 4 313 9999

By following these steps, you can successfully apply for the UAE Golden Residency Visa. Let me know if you need help with any specific part! 😊

Response from contactus@icp.gov.ae

Thank you for contacting the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs & Port Security, it is our pleasure to assist you and answer all your inquiries.

In the beginning, we would like to draw your attention that you can check your eligibility for a Golden Visa in your category by visiting the link below:
https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/aboutGoldenResidency
Once there, click on “Check Your Eligibility” and fill in the required information to obtain the result.

Besides that, the first step will be to apply for the nomination request. Please be advised that you can visit
https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/nomination/request/767/step1?administrativeRegionId=1
Then you can fill in your information and apply.

Kindly read all the details about the nomination request through the link below:
https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/serviceCards/767?administrativeRegionId=1
And start service when you want to apply.

After the nomination request is approved, you will apply for the Golden Visa through the link you will receive once you obtain approval for the nomination request, either from your account or the typing center. Once you receive approval, please apply for the change of status request at the typing center or create an account as a Golden Visa holder and apply for the service through it. Following that, you will proceed to apply for the Golden Residency and Identity at the typing center or through your account.

Furthermore, we want you to know that you should be inside the UAE when applying for all the steps. If you are currently outside the UAE and wish to enter, you can apply for a 6-month visa to complete the necessary steps for the Golden Visa. To apply, please visit:
https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/issueVisa/request/603/step1?administrativeRegionId=1&withException=false
Fill in your information and submit your application.

For more information about the service, you can find all the details at:
https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/serviceCards/603?administrativeRegionId=1
And start the service and apply, you can begin whenever you are ready.