UAE Grants 10 Year Golden Visa To Certain Categories

  • 16/11/2020

Dubai : On Sunday, UAE announced that it will grant 10-year golden visa to all PhD holders, physicians, engineers in the fields of computer engineering, electronics, programming, electricity and biotechnology. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai said that " Brothers and sisters, we approved today a decision to grant the `10-year golden visa to residents in the following categories: all PhD holders, all physicians, engineers in the fields of computer engineering, electronics, programming, electricity and biotechnology, graduates from UAE accredited universities who scored Grade Point Average, GPA of 3.8 and above." Reports say that the visa will also be granted to holders of specialized degrees in artificial intelligence, big data or epidemiology and virology in addition to UAE high school top graduates along with their families. Sheikh Mohammed tweeted that "This is a first batch and it will be followed by other categories. We want talented people and great minds to stay in the UAE and join us in the process of development and achievements," The decision which was approved by the UAE Cabinet  will come into effect from December 1st 2020.     

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