Golden Visa Salary Requirement (UAE)
Most applicants need AED 30,000+ monthly salary on a valid UAE contract in a skilled role.
- Salary must appear on bank statements/salary certificate.
- Role should map to skilled occupation categories.
- MOFA-attested degree is commonly requested.
Who is Eligible
- UAE employees in skilled roles (Manager, Engineer, Specialist, etc.).
- Monthly salary typically AED 30,000+ (some authorities accept slightly lower with stronger credentials). Offshore Company
Required Documents
- Passport & photo
- UAE employment contract
- Salary certificate
- Last 6 months bank statements
- MOFA-attested degree
- Emirates ID (if any)
Steps
- Eligibility check & document collection
- Nomination / pre-approval (if required by emirate)
- Medical test & biometrics
- Visa stamping & Emirates ID issuance
Timeline
- Pre Approval: 3–7 working days
- Medical Eid: 2–5 working days
- Total: 1–3 weeks depending on emirate
Costs
| Medical & EID | AED 800–1,500 |
| Visa issuance / stamping | AED 2,000–3,500 |
| Authority fees (varies) | AED 1,000–3,000 |
Common Pitfalls
- Salary certificate doesn’t match bank credits.
- Job title not mapped to skilled category.
- Degree not MOFA-attested.
Quick FAQs
Do allowances count?
Only if fixed and shown on salary certificate + bank transfers.
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