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Golden Visa Checker
8 questions. Find out which UAE Golden Visa routes match your profile — Skilled Professional, Specialised Talent, Entrepreneur, Investor, PhD Holder, or Creative Sector. Updated for the 2025 rules, including the two-year tenure change most guides miss.
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What's your current situation?
This helps us match you to the right Golden Visa route.
The four Golden Visa pathways at a glance
| Pathway | Core requirement | Who it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Professional | AED 30,000+/month BASIC salary, degree, skill level 1-2 role. 2025 update: two years with your current employer expected. | Senior engineers, PMs, data scientists, finance and consulting professionals |
| Specialised Talent | Recognition or licensure: doctors (DHA/HAAD/MOH), scientists, engineers (Syndicate), creatives (Ministry of Culture), PhD holders. | Licensed and credentialed specialists |
| Entrepreneur | UAE-registered startup or project endorsed by an accredited incubator or the Ministry of Economy; AED 500,000+ commonly cited. | Founders and startup operators |
| Investor | AED 2M+ in UAE property (title deed) or approved investment vehicles. | Property buyers and capital investors |