United Arab EmiratesTalent and merit
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This Golden visa category is for humanitarian pioneers and Frontline Heroes.
Humanitarian pioneers and Frontline Heroes 10 years Certificates of appreciation, humanitarian contribution documentation, or at least 5 years of service
The annex distinguishes humanitarian pioneers and frontline workers. Humanitarian categories include at least five years of relevant organisation membership or distinguished employment, humanitarian awards, or financial support of at least AED 2,000,000, with a university degree specified in Article 23. Frontline workers instead qualify through exceptional efforts protecting UAE society during crises; Article 24 includes nurses, paramedics, laboratory and pharmacy technicians and other cadres accredited to the National Pride Office.
## Article (23) ## Conditions for issuing Golden Residence Permit for Humanitarian Pioneers and Workers The following conditions are required to issue Golden Residence Permit for pioneers and workers in humanitarian work: 1. To be a member of international and regional organizations, or distinguished workers in them, for a period of no less than (5) five years; 2. To be a member of civil associations and institutions of public interest, or distinguished workers in them, for a period of no less than (5) five years; 3. Recipients of appreciation awards from a local, regional or international institution specialized in the field of humanitarian work; --- 4. Financial supporters of humanitarian work, on condition that the value of the support is not less than (AED 2,000,000) two million dirhams or its equivalent; 5. To have a university degree; and 6. Any other category to be agreed upon between the Ministry of Community Development, the Competent Local Authorities and the ICA, and that falls within the fields of humanitarian work.
## Article (24) ## First Line of Defense Workers Golden Residence Permit The ICA may grant Golden Residence Permit to those who have exceptional efforts in protecting the UAE society in responding to crises, on the recommendation of the Concerned Government Agencies. This shall include the cadres working in the first line of defense in the response to the pandemic as a cadre of nurses, paramedics, paramedics, laboratory technicians, pharmacist technicians and other cadres accredited to the National Pride Office.
Humanitarian pioneers require a recommendation from the Ministry of Community Development in coordination with the competent federal and local government authorities. Frontline workers require a recommendation from the concerned government agencies; Article 24 also identifies cadres accredited to the National Pride Office.
## Article (22) ## Humanitarian Pioneers and Workers Golden Residence Permit The ICA may grant Golden Residence Permit to pioneers of humanitarian work who have outstanding and tangible contributions in this field from within the State and abroad based on a recommendation from the Ministry of Community Development in coordination with the Competent Federal and Local Government Authorities, and falls within this category: 1. Members or employees of international and regional organizations; 2. Members or employees of civil associations and institutions of public interest; 3. Recipients of merit awards in the field of humanitarian work; 4. Distinguished volunteers; and 5. Financial supporters of the humanitarian work
## Article (24) ## First Line of Defense Workers Golden Residence Permit The ICA may grant Golden Residence Permit to those who have exceptional efforts in protecting the UAE society in responding to crises, on the recommendation of the Concerned Government Agencies. This shall include the cadres working in the first line of defense in the response to the pandemic as a cadre of nurses, paramedics, paramedics, laboratory technicians, pharmacist technicians and other cadres accredited to the National Pride Office.
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.
the privilege of not needing a sponsor
the ability to sponsor family members, including spouses and children.
This Golden visa category is granted for 10 years, as part of a long-term, renewable residence visa system.
Humanitarian pioneers and Frontline Heroes 10 years
a long-term, renewable residence visa valid for 5 or 10 years
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