UAE Golden Residency for outstanding students and graduates

Applicants who meet one of ICP’s outstanding-student categories: UAE secondary-school graduates, graduates of qualifying international universities, or graduates of qualifying UAE universities. ([icp.gov.ae](https://icp.gov.ae/en/services/uae-golden-residency))

• Valid passport

  The passport must be valid for no less than 6 months.

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• UAE health insurance

  A valid health insurance policy within the UAE is required for the six-month multiple-entry visa used to complete Golden Residency procedures.

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• UAE school certificate

  For the secondary-school category, the applicant must have obtained a Grade 12 certificate from a government school or a private school licensed by the Ministry of Education or the relevant local education authority.

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• School grade

  For the secondary-school category, the student must have achieved a minimum grade of 95% in secondary school, or its equivalent, in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Education and the relevant local education authorities.

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• School recommendation

  The ICP visa service card requires a top rank at the state level, with a grade of no less than 95% in a public or private secondary school, and a recommendation letter from the Ministry of Education (Emirates Schools Establishment).

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• Attested school certificate

  For the secondary-school category, the secondary-school certificate must be attested by the Ministry of Education.

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• International university ranking

  For graduates of international universities, the university must be ranked among the top 100 universities in the world according to the international ranking recognised by the Ministry of Education.

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• International graduate GPA

  For graduates of international universities, the applicant must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, or its equivalent, for their bachelor’s degree.

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• International graduation date

  For graduates of international universities, no more than two years must have elapsed since graduation at the time of application.

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• Attested international qualification

  For graduates of international universities, the academic qualification must be attested by the Ministry of Education.

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• UAE university degree

  For graduates of UAE universities, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from a university licensed by the Ministry of Education.

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• UAE university category

  For graduates of UAE universities, the university must be classified in Category (A) or Category (B) under the classification approved by the Ministry of Education.

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• UAE graduation date

  For graduates of UAE universities, no more than two years must have elapsed since graduation at the time of application.

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• Category A GPA

  If the applicant graduated from a Category (A) UAE university, they must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0, or its equivalent.

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• Category B GPA

  If the applicant graduated from a Category (B) UAE university, they must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8 out of 4.0, or its equivalent.

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• Attested UAE qualification

  For graduates of UAE universities, the academic qualification must be attested by the Ministry of Education.

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• Six-month multiple-entry visa application feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• Six-month multiple-entry visa issuance feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 1,000 per person
• Six-month multiple-entry visa smart services feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• Golden Residence permit application feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• New ten-year Golden Residence issuance fee, charged per yearResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 a year
• Golden Residence permit smart services feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person

1. Get ready

   • Identify your qualifying category

     Check the separate ICP conditions for UAE secondary-school graduates, international university graduates and UAE university graduates.

   • Have your qualification attested

     Obtain Ministry of Education attestation of the school certificate or academic qualification required for your category.

     You’ll need: Attested school certificate or academic qualification

   • Prepare your application documents

     Prepare your passport, personal photograph and evidence that you meet your Golden Residency category’s conditions.

     You’ll need: Passport, Personal photograph, Supporting evidence of Golden Residency eligibility

   • Arrange valid UAE health insurance

     The ICP service card for the six-month multiple-entry visa requires a valid health insurance policy within the UAE.

     You’ll need: Valid health insurance policy within the UAE

2. Apply

   • Apply for the entry visa

     If you are outside the UAE, submit the application for the six-month multiple-entry visa through the ICP Smart Services website or app.

     You’ll need: Passport, Personal photograph, Supporting evidence of Golden Residency eligibility

   • Check the form and attach documents

     Review the application data and attach the required documents if data retrieval through integration fails.

     You’ll need: Required documents not retrieved by the system

3. Visa

   • Pay the entry visa fees

     Pay the fees listed by ICP for the six-month multiple-entry visa and receive the visa if it is issued.

4. Travel

   • Enter the UAE

     Use the six-month multiple-entry visa to enter the UAE and complete Golden Residency procedures.

     You’ll need: Passport, Six-month multiple-entry visa

5. Settle in

   • Apply for the residence permit

     Submit the residence-permit application, provide proof of eligibility for the selected Golden Residence category and pay the applicable permit fees.

     You’ll need: Passport, Personal photograph, Proof of eligibility for the Golden Residence category

   • Receive your residence decision and Emirates ID

     ICP says applicants are notified when residence is issued, after which the Emirates ID card is issued and delivered by an authorised courier.

Ten-year Golden Residency, under which holders may live, work, study and invest in the UAE and obtain residence permits for eligible family members. ([icp.gov.ae](https://icp.gov.ae/en/services/uae-golden-residency/?utm_source=openai))

• Issuing Residency Permiticp.gov.aeOfficial
• Issuance of a visa to complete Golden Residency procedures (6 months – multiple entry).icp.gov.aeOfficial
• Golden Residency Guide | Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Securityicp.gov.aeOfficial
• Issuance of the Top High School Students Visa – Inside the Countryicp.gov.aeOfficial

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