What Is the Nomination-Based Golden Visa?

• This visa offers lifetime residency to people selected based on merit, not investment.
• A one-time fee of AED 100,000 (about ₹23.3 lakh) is required.
• No need to buy property worth AED 2 million or start a business with high capital .
• It is currently available to Indians and Bangladeshis as part of a pilot .

Who Can Apply? Eligibility

This is not for everyone—you must be nominated and qualify for one of several categories:

• Educators: school teachers, principals, college professors
• Healthcare workers: experienced nurses (15+ years), doctors
• Scientists, researchers, senior corporate leaders
• Digital creatives: YouTubers, podcasters, online content creators
• E‑sports professionals (25+ years old)
• Start-up founders, luxury yacht owners, maritime professionals.
  
  

The UAE checks each applicant’s qualifications and professional background—they must prove their potential to benefit the UAE or contribute to its economy or culture.

Application Process

1. Nomination by known partners such as Rayad Group, VFS, or One Vasco Centers in India.
2. Background checks are anti-money laundering, criminal, and social media.
3. Send documents from India—not necessary to travel UAE first.
4. Pay AED 100,000 fee on approval.
5. Obtain a Golden Visa, which is lifetime and sponsors family members and employees.
   
   

Benefits at a Glance

• Lifetime Residency: You keep the visa even if you sell an asset—no renewal hassles .
• Work & Business Freedom: Start a business or work in any field without needing a sponsor .
• Tax Advantages: No income, capital gains, or inheritance tax .
• Family Included: Bring spouse, children (sons up to 25, daughters with no age limit), parents, and domestic staff .
• Global Mobility: Live in the UAE, leave for lengthy trips without losing your status .
• No Sponsor Needed: You self-sponsor and don’t need a corporate sponsor .

Who Is It Perfect For?

• Skilled professionals and experts in education, healthcare, science, and technology
• Digital creators looking to make a difference
• Entrepreneurs, startup owners, and shipping business leaders
• High-level professionals seeking long-term lifestyle in the UAE

It's best if you need stability, tax advantages, and family inclusion without significant investment.

Things to Keep in Mind

• Approval is not automatic: You must be nominated and submit to a rigorous background check.
• Cost of living: UAE, particularly Dubai, is costly .
• Pilot program: As of now, only for Indians and Bangladeshis. It could include others in the future.

Why This Matters

• Represents a significant move away from money-based visa to merit- and skills-based visa
• Aligns with the UAE's vision to become a knowledge-driven economy
• Ups the India-UAE relationship, based on their CEPA alliance.
• Opens UAE to differentiated global talent, not merely investors.
  
  

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Final Take

This new Golden Visa based on nomination is a big leap forward. It grants lifetime residency in the UAE to global talent—particularly from India—without asking for huge investments. With tax-free income, family benefits, and the ability to work freely, it promises a safe future.

If you are an Indian professional, teacher, doctor, researcher, creative, or business start-up founder, this may be a life-altering chance to establish your future in Dubai.

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