Issuance of a golden residence permit
(Geniuses of talent)
The golden residence permit is given to exceptional individuals who have excelled in fields that are significant to the country. These individuals fall into the following categories: (people of culture and art, innovators and inventors, athletes, talents in the field of digital technology, and exceptional talents in other fields of importance). The 10-year residence period may be extended if the exact requirements are met.
People of culture and art:
1. A copy of the sponsor's passport.
2. A nomination letter from the Dubai Culture Authority or the Ministry of Culture.
Innovators and Inventors:
1. A copy of the sponsor's passport.
2. A nomination letter from the Ministry of Economy or the competent local authority.
Athletes:
1. A copy of the sponsor's passport.
2. A nomination letter from the General Sports Authority or the Dubai Sports Council.
Digital talent:
1. A copy of the sponsor's passport.
2. A nomination letter from the Emirates Council for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transactions.
Exceptional talent in other areas of interest:
1. A copy of the sponsor's passport.
2. A nomination letter from Dubai Future Authority.
1. A copy of the sponsor's passport.
2. A nomination letter from the Dubai Culture Authority or the Ministry of Culture.
Innovators and Inventors:
1. A copy of the sponsor's passport.
2. A nomination letter from the Ministry of Economy or the competent local authority.
Athletes:
1. A copy of the sponsor's passport.
2. A nomination letter from the General Sports Authority or the Dubai Sports Council.
Digital talent:
1. A copy of the sponsor's passport.
2. A nomination letter from the Emirates Council for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transactions.
Exceptional talent in other areas of interest:
1. A copy of the sponsor's passport.
2. A nomination letter from Dubai Future Authority.
Digital channels (website/smart application):
1. Log in to the smart services system through (UAE Pass or username).
2. Search for the service to be applied for.
3. Fill in the application data, where applicable.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Customer Happiness Centre:
1. Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Centre.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Amer Service Centre:
1. Visit the nearest Amer Service Centre.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
1. Log in to the smart services system through (UAE Pass or username).
2. Search for the service to be applied for.
3. Fill in the application data, where applicable.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Customer Happiness Centre:
1. Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Centre.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Amer Service Centre:
1. Visit the nearest Amer Service Centre.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Residence permit fee: AED1100
Extra charge :
Knowledge dirham: AED10
Innovation dirham: AED10
Fee inside the country: AED500
Delivery: AED20
Note The issuance fee increases by AED100 annually whenever the residency is over two years.
Extra charge :
Knowledge dirham: AED10
Innovation dirham: AED10
Fee inside the country: AED500
Delivery: AED20
Note The issuance fee increases by AED100 annually whenever the residency is over two years.
People of culture and art:
1. He must have obtained approval/recommendation from the competent cultural authorities in the country.
Innovators and Inventors:
1. To have obtained the approval/recommendation of the Ministry of Economy or the competent local authority in the country.
2. To be the holder of a patent of added value to the country's economy.
The athletes:
1. To have obtained the approval/recommendation of the Public Authority for Sports or the local sports councils.
Digital talent:
1. To have obtained the approval/recommendation of the Emirates Council for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transactions.
Exceptional talent in other areas of interest:
1. To have obtained the approval/recommendation of the government or federal authorities in the country.
1. He must have obtained approval/recommendation from the competent cultural authorities in the country.
Innovators and Inventors:
1. To have obtained the approval/recommendation of the Ministry of Economy or the competent local authority in the country.
2. To be the holder of a patent of added value to the country's economy.
The athletes:
1. To have obtained the approval/recommendation of the Public Authority for Sports or the local sports councils.
Digital talent:
1. To have obtained the approval/recommendation of the Emirates Council for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transactions.
Exceptional talent in other areas of interest:
1. To have obtained the approval/recommendation of the government or federal authorities in the country.
Digital channels (website/smart application):
The service is available 24/7
Amer Service Centre:
The service is available during the normal operating hours of AMER Centers
The service is available 24/7
Amer Service Centre:
The service is available during the normal operating hours of AMER Centers
48.0 Hour(s)
Golden residency holders are exempted from the law of staying outside UAE(180 days), as the residency is considered void if it expires outside the country only.
1. Renewing a golden residence visa (Pioneers of Humanitarian Work).
2. Amendment of all types of residence permit data.
3. Cancellation of all types of residence permits.
Service details last updated on:
08/01/2025
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