Abu Dhabi Sets AED 30,000 Salary for 10-Year Visa Eligibility

The Abu Dhabi Residents Office announced that foreign professionals must earn a minimum of AED 30,000 (approximately ₦13.7 million) per month to be eligible for the emirate's 10-year Golden Visa under the skilled professionals category. This information was published on their official website.

To qualify, applicants must be currently employed in the UAE and hold a position classified under Level 1 or Level 2 of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) occupational classification scheme. Level 1 includes managers and business executives, while Level 2 encompasses professionals in fields such as sciences, engineering, health, education, business and management, information, law, sociology, and culture.

Additionally, candidates must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. The AED 30,000 salary requirement is a strict threshold, meaning those earning less are ineligible, regardless of their qualifications.

Professionals needing a practicing license in the UAE must also have a valid license at the time of application.