Visas

10 years

You are eligible if you fulfill the following:

• Hold a Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences and Natural Sciences as classified by the Ministry of Education.
• A PhD from one of the top 500 universities in the world, or a Master’s from one of the top 250 universities in the world. Alternatively, either a Master’s or PhD from one of the top 100 universities specialized in the field of the study.
• A Field Weighted Citation Index (FWCI) grade of 1.0.
• An H-index grade of 10 or higher.

Or

• A Scopus H-index grade > 20.

Or

• Achievements in establishing research and development sectors inside and outside the UAE, based on the recommendation by the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology.

To apply for the Scientists and Researchers category, you will need to provide:

For Master’s and PhD Degree Holders:  

• Masters or PhD degree in engineering, technology, life and natural sciences.
• Equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education.
• Link or screenshot showing a Field Weighted Citation Index (FWCI) grade of 1.0 or higher.
• Link or screenshot showing an H-index grade of 10 or higher.
• CV.

For Scopus H-index Applicants:

• Link or screenshot showing a scope of H-index > 20.
• CV.

For Applicants with Achievements in the Research and Development Sector:

• Masters or PhD degree in engineering, technology, life and natural sciences.
• Achievements in establishing research and development sectors in science and technology inside or outside the UAE.
• Link or screenshot showing Scopus H-index grade (optional).
• CV.

*Note: Applications made through the Abu Dhabi Residents Office webapp will automatically be sent to the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology for nomination.

Click here  to apply for your Golden Visa nomination through Abu Dhabi Residents Office

Additionally, applicants can also submit their application online through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) at: https://icp.gov.ae.

For any further inquiries, you may contact us via email on: ADRO.info@adro.gov.ae

10 years

To apply for the Senior Scholars and Clerics category, you will need to provide:

• A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Culture & Youth or a competent local authority.

Submissions for this category are currently not available via Abu Dhabi Residents Office.

10 years

To apply for the Elite Specialists in Industry & the 4^th Industrial Revolution category, you will need to provide:

• A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology or a competent local authority.

Submissions for this category are currently not available via Abu Dhabi Residents Office.

10 years

To apply for the Elite Health Professionals category, you will need to provide:

• A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Health or Abu Dhabi Department of Health.
• A valid license to operate in the UAE.

Submissions for this category are currently not available via Abu Dhabi Residents Office.

10 years

To apply for the Elite Specialists in Educational Fields category, you will need to provide:

• A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Education or Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge.
• A valid license to operate in the UAE.

Submissions for this category are currently not available via Abu Dhabi Residents Office.

10 years

You are eligible if you fulfill the following:

• Must be employed in the UAE.
• Hold a role classified by MOHRE’s occupational classification scheme as follows:
• Level 1 Classification – Managers & Business Executives.
• Level 2 Classification – Professionals in the fields of Sciences, Engineering, Health, Education, Business and Management, Information Technology, Law, Sociology, and Culture.
• Minimum educational level of bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum monthly salary of AED 30, 000 or equivalent.
• Hold a valid Practicing License in the UAE if required (such as Physician, Pharmacist, Teacher etc.).

To apply for the Skilled Professionals category, you will need to provide:

• An employment contract approved in the UAE.
• Evidence that the applicant holds a position classified as level 1 or 2 by MOHRE’s occupational classification scheme.
• Attested Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Valid Practicing License in the Emirate or UAE for professions that require this.
• Employment certificate.
• Salary certificate issued by the employer with a bank statement for the last 6 months showing a monthly salary of an amount no less than AED 30,000.

Click here to apply for your Golden Visa nomination through Abu Dhabi Residents Office

Additionally, applicants can also submit their application online through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) at: https://icp.gov.ae.

For any further inquiries, you may contact us via email on: ADRO.info@adro.gov.ae