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

Are you a student who recently graduated from the UAE and is looking to sponsor your visa based on 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 for this visa. Khaleej Times spoke to an Amer agent to outline the application process for applicants in the UAE.

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) is no less than 3.5 for class A universities and no less than 3.8 for class B universities is submitted.

• Graduation certificate is accredited by the Ministry of Education

• It has not been more than 2 years since graduation

• The university is rated among the best 100 universities global according to the rating system recognized by Ministry of Education

• The student’s cumulative GPA is not less than 3.5

• The student is a national-level topper (with a minimum grade of 95 per cent in public or private secondary school)

• A recommendation letter from Ministry of Education (Emirates Schools Establishment) is submitted.

1. On the homepage, stay logged out. Scroll until you see the left side menu, and click on “Golden Visa” under Services.
2. Click on “start service” under “high school students/college students”
3. Then, go to “Visa – Golden Residence – Nomination Request for Golden Residence – New Request” and click on “Start Service”
4. Fill in the application form, attach the required documents and pay the application fees.
5. Once you receive ICP approval for the nomination request, take a screenshot of the approval email and head to your nearest Amer service centre, with the required documents. Alternatively, you can apply through the GDRFA website, smart application or Customer Happiness Centres.