Golden Visa - Outstanding Students & Graduates
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Golden Visa - Outstanding Students & Graduates
Golden Visa - Outstanding Students & Graduates
United Arab Emirates · Study
What it is
Long-term visa for high-achieving students (GPA 3.8/4.0+) in UAE institutions and graduates from the world's top 500 universities.
Key facts
- Category
- Study
- Duration
- 5 to 10 years (renewable)
- Processing time
- 2–5 days
- Maximum validity
- 10 years
- Dependants
- Yes
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (ICP federal: entry-permit application fee)
- AED 100
- Application fee (ICP federal: entry-permit issuance fee)
- AED 100
- Application fee (ICP federal: smart services fee)
- AED 100
- Application fee (ICP: Golden residence issuance fee, per year (10-yr term))
- AED 100 per year
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: residence permit fee)
- AED 1,100
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: fee inside the country)
- AED 500
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: Knowledge Dirham surcharge)
- AED 10
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: Innovation Dirham surcharge)
- AED 10
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: delivery fee)
- AED 20
Key requirements
- GPA of 3.8/4.0 or equivalent from a UAE-accredited institution, OR graduated from a top-500 university (within last 2 years)
- Recommendation from the educational institution
- Medical fitness certificate
- Health insurance
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 4 August 2026.