Golden Residency — Exceptional Talent or Rare Specialisation

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

This Golden visa category covers exceptional talent or rare specialisations: doctors, scientists, inventors, creatives in culture and arts, executives, athletes, PhD holders, and specialists in priority scientific and engineering fields.

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Those with exceptional talent or rare specialisations 10 years Includes doctors, scientists, inventors, creatives in culture & arts, executives, athletes, PhD holders, and specialists in priority scientific and engineering fields Each subcategory has specific requirements such as recommendation letters, practical experience, or accredited educational degrees

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Recognition varies by subcategory and can rest on recommendation letters, practical experience, or accredited educational degrees, as each subcategory carries its own specific requirements.

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u.ae Golden visa page, Eligible Categories table
Each subcategory has specific requirements such as recommendation letters, practical experience, or accredited educational degrees

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Endorsement is by recommendation letter; the official source does not identify the specific issuing authority, which can vary per subcategory.

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The page does not name which specific body issues the recommendation letter for each subcategory (e.g. which authority endorses doctors versus athletes versus executives).

u.ae Golden visa page, Eligible Categories table
Each subcategory has specific requirements such as recommendation letters, practical experience, or accredited educational degrees

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

Holders of this Golden visa do not need a sponsor inside the UAE and may sponsor family members, including spouses and children. The official source does not state whether the holder may change employer, work independently or start a business.

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u.ae Golden visa page, Eligible Categories table
the privilege of not needing a sponsor
u.ae Golden visa page, Eligible Categories table
the ability to sponsor family members, including spouses and children.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The exceptional-talent Golden visa is granted for 10 years, as part of a long-term, renewable residence visa system.

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u.ae Golden visa page, Eligible Categories table
Those with exceptional talent or rare specialisations 10 years
u.ae Golden visa page, Eligible Categories table
a long-term, renewable residence visa valid for 5 or 10 years

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Golden Residency — Exceptional Talent or Rare Specialisation

Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

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