How to apply and obtain UAE Golden Visa for Students?: Eligibility, Benefits, Procedure, Documents required, Where to apply, Cost

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What is UAE Golden Visa?

The Golden Visa is a type of visa that allows individuals from outside the UAE to stay in the country to live and work or study for up to 10 years.
Introduced in 2019, the Golden Visa UAE has quickly become a known phenomenon around the world.
This residency is not tied to a particular employer and doesn’t need to be renewed every two to three years
This golden residency scheme is renewable after 10 years.

Which Student can apply for UAE Golden Visa?

Outstanding students of any recognised

UAE high school
UAE-based university, (or)
Belonging to any of the top 100 universities around the world (as recognised by the Ministry of Education UAE) can apply for the Golden Visa.

Eligibility to acquire UAE Golden Visa: Who are allowed under UAE Golden Visa Scheme?

Outstanding students/university graduates
Investors (public /real estate)
Businesspersons
Specialists in engineering and science
Scientists
Specialized talents
Creative Specialists
Athletes
Humanitarian pioneers
Frontline heroes

Outstanding High School students:

Outstanding students must have at least a grade of 95% in private and public secondary school [subject to submission of a recommendation letter from Ministry of Education (Emirates Schools Establishment)]

Outstanding University students(inside and outside of the country)

Must have a distinction GPA of a minimum of 3.75 upon graduation.

For Graduates from Universities in the UAE

A degree of Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD from an accredited university classified as A or B by the Ministry of Education UAE.
Your GPA must be more than 3.5 for A-classified universities and 3.8 for B-classified universities
You must have passed less than two years ago.

For Graduates from Universities Outside the UAE

The university must be among the top 100 international universities as per the classification of the Ministry of Education (MoE)
Your GPA must be more than 3.5
You must have graduated less than two years ago
The degree must be attested by the MoE(Ministry of Education.

How many students got UAE Golden Visa in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al ain, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras al Kaimah, Umm Al Quwain?

In what CGPA, a student can apply for UAE Golden Visa?

Benefits of applying UAE Golden Visa for a student

Role reversed with students sponsoring parents and giving security and opening up job opportunities for themselves. Still, there are a lot of other benefits for Golden Visa holders.

The purpose of every new invention is the progress of the country and the people. The following are the benefits of UAE Golden Visas.

1.Extended residency rights

Anyone with a golden residency for themselves and their dependents has a UAE residents visa for up to ten years, while a standard residency visa requires renewal every two to three years.

2. Self-sponsored work or stay

UAE golden visa holders can remain living, working and studying in the country for the entirety of their visa, with or without gaining local or other employment. The holder can work for themselves, or another company (local or otherwise) without the need for individual sponsorship.

3. Ability to sponsor family and unlimited domestic helpers

The UAE golden visa allows for the individual holder to sponsor their family members, including spouse and children (regardless of dependents’ age).

4. Extended time outside the UAE

It’s possible for UAE golden visa holders to spend extended periods of time outside the UAE without impacting their eligibility or the validity of the visa.

5. Exclusive health-care packages

In late July it was announced that UAE golden visa holders would be eligible for special health care and health insurance packages. These exclusive health insurance plans will start from just under Dhs2400.
The plans will cover claims of up to Dhs 20,000,000. Three levels of cover will be available; Core Silver, Enhanced Gold and Premier.

6. Dubai Police Esaad privilege card

The Esaad Card was established in 2017 by Dubai Police to offer holders discounts in shops, education, health, housing, restaurants, theme parks, hotels and more. There are exclusive discounts across 7,237 brands and businesses in the UAE and 92 countries worldwide.

Where and How to Apply for a Golden Visa UAE for students?

You can apply through

1. General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Website
2. GDRFA customer service center – Amer.
3. ICP Portal

How to apply for UAE Golden Visa for students through GDRFA Dubai?

Download the GDRFA-Dubai application through the authorized stores: Apple store/Play store
Register a new user account (in case there is no account registered)\
Select the required service
Attach the required documents
Pay the fees due for the service
Submit the request.

How to apply for UAE Golden Visa for students through Amer Center?

It is a 24/7 service provider ranging from issuing entry permits, issuing and renewals of residency visas, visa cancellations, and other related services provided by other government institutions and departments.

Head to one of the service branches of the Amer Centers
Select the required service at the receptionist
Submit the required documents to the service employee
Documents Verification will be held.
Pay the fees due for the service
Submit the application

How to apply for UAE Golden Visa for students through ICP Portal?

Step 1: Log into the website(https://icp.gov.ae/en/) and the Service. If you have not yet been nominated, you would be required to make a new Nomination Request For a Golden Residence at the official website of the ICP.
Step 2: Fill in the information in the specified fields – this includes personal details and the category under which you want to be registered.
Step 3: Upload the required documents as per the relevant category, which would be ‘student’ in this case.
Step 4: Pay the service fees online on a secure electronic portal as per the category you are applying for.
Step 5: Submit the application

How to apply for UAE Golden Visa for students through official UAE Government Portal?

Step 1: Log into the website and the Service. If you have not yet been nominated, you would be required to make a new Nomination Request For a Golden Residence at the official website of the ICP.
Step 2: Fill in the information in the specified fields – this includes personal details and the category under which you want to be registered.
Step 3: Upload the required documents as per the applicable category, which would be ‘student’ in this case.
Step 4: Pay the service fees online on a secure electronic portal as per the category you are applying for.
Step 5: Submit the application

Charges applied on UAE GOLDEN VISA:

For individuals in the UAE, the Golden Visa cost can range between AED 2,800 and AED 3,800.
For individuals outside the UAE, this range would be between AED 3,800 and AED 4,800.

Can a parent get 10 years visa if their children got UAE Golden Visa?

A new significantly expanded visa scheme went into effect on October 3, introducing new entry permits and simplifying existing options.
Golden Visa holders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now sponsor their parents for a 10-year residency visa.