Dubai: How to apply for a Golden Visa as a student; process explained

Dubai: How to apply for a Golden Visa as a student; process explained

Published: Sat 27 Apr 2024, 6:46 PM Last updated: Sat 27 Apr 2024, 7:58 PM

Are you a student that graduated recently? Looking to sponsor your own visa on the basis of your academics? The Golden Visa issued by UAE is a long-term, renewable residence visa that enables you to stay in the country for a duration of 5 or 10 years, depending on the application category.

Students or graduates who excel in academics can apply to avail this visa. Khaleej Times spoke to an Amer employee to outline the application process for applicants in the UAE.

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Am I eligible?

Applicants must apply for the Golden visa within the same emirate where their current visa was issued.

University graduates

Outstanding graduates of universities in the UAE

According to the UAE’s government portal, students of universities in the UAE may be granted a Golden visa for a period of 10 years, if:

It has not been more than 2 years since graduation

The university must be rated either A or B class by Ministry of Education

A recommendation letter from the university or an accredited graduation certificate or an accredited academic record stating that the student’s cumulative GPA (CGPA)