In a landmark shift from
investment-heavy residency models, the UAE has unveiled a nomination-based
Golden Visa exclusively for Indian citizens, offering ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐จ๐ง๐-๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐,๐๐๐ (approximately
₹23.3 lakh). This initiative marks a strategic pivot toward talent attraction
and deeper bilateral ties under the ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐-๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค.
- ๐๐ก๐๐ญ’๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฐ?
- ๐๐จ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐:
Unlike the previous AED 2 million (₹4.66 crore) property investment
requirement, this visa is not tied to real estate or business ownership.
- Nomination-Based:
Applicants are selected based on professional merit, societal
contributions, or potential value to UAE sectors such as:
- Culture & Creative Industries
- Science & Innovation
- Trade & Finance
- Startups & Entrepreneurship
- Lifetime Residency:
The visa offers permanent residency, unaffected by asset sales or
employment changes.
๐ Pilot Phase: India &
Bangladesh First
- Over 5,000 Indian applicants are
expected in the first three months.
- The program will expand to other CEPA
partner countries, including China, in later phases.
๐ฅ Who Can Apply?
Eligible categories include:
- Healthcare professionals
(nurses, doctors)
- Educators
(teachers, principals, university faculty)
- Content creators
(YouTubers, podcasters, digital influencers)
- E-sports professionals
- Maritime executives & yacht owners
- Other professionals
with demonstrable value to UAE’s growth
๐ Application Process
- Managed by:
Rayad Group in partnership with VFS Global and One Vasco
centers in India and Bangladesh.
- Submission Channels:
- Rayad Group’s online portal
- Call centers and physical centers
- Dubai applicants may also apply via the GDRFA,
ICP website, or mobile app
- Vetting Includes:
- AML and criminal background checks
- Social media screening
- Evaluation of potential contributions to
UAE
๐ Key Benefits
|
Benefit |
Details |
|
Residency |
Lifetime, with 5–10 year
renewable validity |
|
Family Sponsorship |
Spouse, children (including
adults), parents, unlimited domestic staff |
|
No Local Sponsor Needed |
Full independence from Emirati sponsorship |
|
Global Flexibility |
Stay outside UAE >6
months without losing residency |
|
Work & Business Freedom |
Engage in any professional
or entrepreneurial activity |
|
Esaad |
Discounts at 7,000+ UAE
businesses and in 92 countries |
|
Healthcare Access |
Access to the UAE’s
healthcare system with potential discounts |
Strategic Significance
This initiative reflects the
UAE’s intent to:
- Attract global talent
beyond traditional investors
- Strengthen economic and cultural ties
with India
- Diversify its residency base
with professionals, creatives, and innovators
As the UAE redefines residency
through merit and contribution, this Golden Visa opens doors for Indian
professionals to live, work, and thrive in one of the world’s most
dynamic economies, without the burden of capital investment.
