What Is the UAE’s Golden Card and How Can You Obtain It?

What Is the UAE’s Golden Card and How Can You Obtain It?

In an attempt to attract investors and skilled professionals to the Middle Eastern business hub, the UAE launched the Golden Card program in May 2019, through which nationals from all over the world can gain residency in the country if they meet the criteria set by the Emirati cabinet.

After years of studying options that respond to residents' demand for long residency options, as opposed to the regular 2-year-one, the Emirati government decided to offer the Golden card program, which allows individuals who meet all 4 requirements set by experts to enjoy a 5 or 10-year residency in the country.

In a country with 90% of the population being foreign residents, the need for residency security emerges more significantly than ever before, especially for people who would like to explore various employment or