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Official u.ae publishes no figures — only 1 of 4 tracks has a salary threshold

Golden Visa — Outstanding Specialised Talents
UAE

Not one threshold but 4 distinct tracks: the "executive" track has a real salary threshold — from AED50,000/month (≈$163K/year); doctors, scientists and cultural figures have no monetary threshold at all — entry is via nomination and recognition only.

Executive: salary from
≈$163,000/year
Doctors/scientists/culture
no monetary threshold, nomination-based
Visa term
10 years
Employer sponsor
not required

Four tracks — not one figure

The official u.ae page confirms the category itself but does not publish specific track requirements — those are confirmed only by independent sources, stated explicitly below.

TRACK
THRESHOLD
HOW IT’S CONFIRMED
Executive
THRESHOLDfrom AED50,000/month (≈$163K/year)
salary + degree + 5 years’ experience + 2 years in the current role
Doctor
THRESHOLDno monetary threshold
UAE Ministry of Health approval
Scientist
THRESHOLDno monetary threshold
Emirates Council of Scientists letter or the Mohammed bin Rashid Medal
Cultural/creative figure
THRESHOLDno monetary threshold
endorsement from the emirate’s Department of Culture

What the process consists of

For the executive track, a minimum 2 years specifically in the current role was added in February 2025 — a separate condition on top of the general 5-year management-experience requirement.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
Golden Visa processing
RATEfrom ≈$270
per applicant
Emirates ID
RATEfrom ≈$95
per applicant
Mandatory health insurance
RATEdepends on the provider
per applicant

How the process runs

01
Determining the right track
Executive (salary-based) or nomination-based (doctor/scientist/culture) — fundamentally different processes.
02
Gathering supporting documents
For executive — employment contract, degree, experience confirmation. For nomination tracks — recommendation letters from the relevant authority.
03
Filing through ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security)
Online application.
04
Health insurance and biometrics
Mandatory steps before issuance.
05
Receiving the Golden Visa for 10 years
Not tied to a sponsoring employer, with freedom to move between employers.

A good fit if

You hold an executive position with a salary from AED50,000/month (≈$163K/year) and at least 2 years in the current role.
You have an attested degree and 5+ years of management experience (for the executive track).
You are a doctor with Ministry of Health approval, a scientist recognised by the relevant council, or a cultural figure endorsed by the department of culture — regardless of salary.
You need status not tied to a single sponsoring employer.

A poor fit if

Your salary is below AED50,000/month but above the standard AED30,000/month threshold for skilled professionals — that is a separate, lower-tier Golden Visa category, not Outstanding Specialised Talents.
You lack 2 years specifically in the current role — this requirement, added in February 2025, is not satisfied by general management experience elsewhere.
You lack formal recognition from the relevant authority (Ministry of Health, Emirates Council of Scientists, department of culture) for a nomination track — high qualification alone doesn’t substitute for formal nomination.
The official u.ae text does not publish specific thresholds — for a 100% primary-government figure, confirm directly with ICP before applying.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

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Frequent questions

Why does the site show AED50,000 if u.ae doesn’t state that figure?

The official u.ae page confirms the Outstanding Specialised Talents category itself but does not publish salary thresholds — the AED50,000/month figure is confirmed by convergence of several independent immigration sources, stated explicitly in the sources section.

What’s the difference between AED30,000 and AED50,000?

AED30,000/month is the threshold for the standard "skilled professional" Golden Visa category, separate from Outstanding Specialised Talents. AED50,000/month is specifically the executive track of this category, higher and requiring additional conditions (degree, 5 years’ experience, 2 years in the current role).

Can a doctor get this visa without any salary threshold?

Yes — per the available data, the doctor track is nomination-based: it requires approval from the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, and salary is not mentioned as a condition.

What is the "2 years in the current role" requirement?

Added in February 2025 as a separate condition on top of the general 5 years of management experience — per the available data, it specifically concerns tenure in the current role, not any prior position.

Is a sponsoring employer required for this visa?

No — a key advantage of the Golden Visa overall (including this category) is that status is not tied to a single employer, unlike standard UAE work visas.

What if there’s no approval from the relevant authority for a nomination track?

Without formal approval (Ministry of Health for doctors, Emirates Council of Scientists for scientists, the emirate’s department of culture for cultural figures) the track is unavailable — high qualification alone does not substitute for nomination.

Sources

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 27 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.