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🇦🇪student Visa

Golden Residence for Outstanding Students and Graduates

United Arab Emirates

Last updated: December 19, 2025

Duration

5 years (renewable)

Visa Fee

$300

Time

2–4 weeks

Complexity

Medium

About this Visa

This is a special long-term residency visa for top-performing students. It targets high school toppers within the UAE and excellent graduates from the best universities worldwide. You act as your own sponsor for this visa. This means you do not need a job or a company to support you. It gives you complete freedom to live, work, and study in the UAE without worrying about employment status.

Key Benefits

  • Sponsor yourself without an employer
  • Work for any company you choose
  • Bring your spouse and children (no age limit for sons)
  • Sponsor your parents for a 10-year residency
  • Stay outside the UAE for more than 6 months safely
  • Hire domestic helpers like maids and drivers
  • Get discounts with the Esaad card (Dubai applicants)

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • Graduation Date: Must have graduated within the last 2 years
  • High School Students: 95% final grade or higher (UAE schools only)
  • UAE University Grads (Class A): 3.5 GPA or higher
  • UAE University Grads (Class B): 3.8 GPA or higher
  • Foreign University Grads: Your university must be in the global Top 100
  • Foreign University GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher

Financial Requirement

None (Your grades are your proof)

Documents

  • Academic TranscriptOfficial document showing your final grades and GPA
  • Graduation CertificateMust be attested or equalized by the UAE Ministry of Education
  • Equivalency CertificateProves your foreign degree matches UAE standards (for foreign grads)
  • Health InsuranceProof of valid medical coverage in the UAE
  • Passport & PhotoValid passport and a recent photo with a white background

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.