UAE Launches Golden Visa Eligibility Checker for Foreigners

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a dedicated website enabling individuals worldwide to assess their eligibility for the Golden Visa, a long-term residence visa. This visa permits foreign nationals to live, work, or study in the UAE while enjoying exclusive benefits not available under standard residency permits.

Key advantages of the Golden Visa include a long-term, renewable residence visa valid for either 5 or 10 years, the freedom to reside in the UAE without a national sponsor, the ability to remain outside the UAE for longer than the standard six-month limit without losing residency status, and the right to sponsor family members, including a spouse and children. The UAE's Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Authority has set up a portal for prospective applicants to check their eligibility from anywhere in the world, accessible to all foreigners regardless of nationality or current residence.

The eligibility check can be completed as a guest, requiring no existing UAE residency or account registration.