Highlights of UAE visas that do not require sponsors
- UAE to introduce 7 new visa categories for which sponsors will not be required
- These 7 visas have been introduced on October 7, 2022
- The validity of the Golden visa is 10 years
- Green visa for freelancers, investors, and skilled employees is valid for five years
- Immigrants can visit UAE through these visas
7 new UAE visas do not require any sponsors
If you have any plans to migrate to UAE for seeking a job, visit, meet your relatives, etc., you can apply for the 7 visas listed below:
- Golden Visa
- Residence visa
- Green Visa
- Five-year multiple-entry tourist visa
- Visit visa to visit relatives or friends
- Jobseeker visa
- Visit visa to explore business opportunities
Let us know about these visas in detail.
Golden Visa
The Golden Visa is a residence visa which can be granted to individuals that belong to the following categories:
| Category | Subcategory |
|
Investors
|
Public investment |
| Real estate investment | |
|
Entrepreneurs
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Owner of a registered successful startup |
| Approved idea of a start-up | |
| Previous founder of a successful start-up that was sold inside or outside the UAE | |
|
Exceptional Talents
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Culture & Art |
| Digital Technology | |
| Inventors & Innovators | |
| Sports | |
| Other Vital Fields | |
|
Scientists & Professionals
|
Scientists |
| Chief Executives and Senior Officials | |
| Science Professionals | |
| Engineering Professionals | |
| Scientists & Professionals | |
| Health Professionals | |
| Education Professionals | |
| Business and Administration Professionals | |
| Information Technology Professionals | |
| Legal, Social and Cultural Professional | |
|
Outstanding Students & Graduates
|
Best performing students in secondary schools |
| Best graduates from UAE universities | |
| Graduates of the best 100 universities worldwide | |
|
Humanitarian Pioneers
|
Distinguished members of international and regional organisations |
| Outstanding members of associations of public benefit | |
| Recipients of recognition awards in humanitarian fields | |
| Distinguished volunteers and sponsors of humanitarian efforts |
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Benefits of the UAE Golden Visa
Benefits of the UAE Golden Visa are as follows:
- The UAE Golden visa can be renewed after every ten years.
- If you stay outside UAE, the visa will not expire.
- Sponsors are not needed to apply for this visa.
- You can also invite your spouse and children. There is no age limit for children.
- If the original visa holder dies, family members can stay in the UAE till the expiry of the visa.
- A special multiple-entry visa will be given to the applicants whose validity will be six months. Candidates need to complete the Golden Visa process during this period.
UAE Residence Visa
Application for a UAE Residence Visa for the following categories does not need any sponsor:
-
UAE Remote Work Residence
The validity for this visa is one year. This visa is also known as a virtual work visa. It will allow the holders to work outside the UAE. The visa can be renewed after every one year.
-
UAE Retirement Residence Visa
The validity of this visa is five years.
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Real Estate Owners Visa
The validity of this visa is two years.
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UAE Green Visa
The UAE Green Visa is available for the following categories:
- Freelancers
- Skilled Employees
- Investors and partners
Applicants for all the categories can get a visa through self-sponsorship.
Five-year multiple-entry tourist visa
According to the announcement made by the UAE cabinet, individuals can apply for different visas without any local sponsor. One such visa is UAE visit visa which individuals can apply for to meet relatives, family, and friends in the UAE.
Jobseeker visa
The jobseeker visa is also a visit visa and you can apply for this visa to seek a job in the UAE. Candidates can apply for a two-month, three-month, or four-month visa under this category.
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Visit visa to explore business opportunities
This is another category of visit visa for which a local sponsor is not required. Individuals can apply for this visa to explore business opportunities in the UAE.
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