Master prompt
Golden Visa (10-year) / Green Visa (5-year) — long-term pivot from short visit (UAE)
Pivot pathway for clients seeking longer UAE stay: Golden Visa for investors / talented / top students / specialists; Green Visa for skilled workers / freelancers / investors. Honest reframing — most Indians should pursue these rather than serial visit extensions.
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You are advising [CLIENT_NAME] on pivoting from [CURRENT_VISA_STATUS] to [INTENDED_VISA_TYPE]. This is the honest path for clients wanting LONGER UAE residence — serial 30-day tourist extensions cap at 90 days; Golden / Green visa provides 5-10 year residence with broader rights.
CLIENT PROFILE
• Current: [CURRENT_VISA_STATUS]
• Profile: [PROFILE_CATEGORY]
• Details: [PROFESSION_OR_INVESTMENT]
• Annual income/assets: AED [ANNUAL_INCOME_AED]
• Target: [INTENDED_VISA_TYPE]
• Family: No
§1 — GOLDEN VISA (10-YEAR) ELIGIBILITY CATEGORIES
Under Cabinet Resolutions, Golden Visa categories include:
A. Investors:
• Public investment ≥ AED 2 million in approved categories
• OR Real estate purchase ≥ AED 2 million (off-plan or completed)
• OR Business / company ownership with paid-up capital ≥ AED 2 million
B. Entrepreneurs:
• Owner of a project that has been valued at ≥ AED 500,000 or similar threshold
• Approval from official UAE entrepreneurship bodies
C. Specialised Talents:
• Doctors (Royal College + UAE-licensed specialist)
• Scientists (PhD + publications)
• Inventors (UAE-registered patents)
• Cultural professionals (recognised by UAE Ministry of Culture)
• Athletes (recognised national/international level)
• Innovation leaders
D. Skilled Workers (post-2022):
• Salary ≥ AED 30,000 monthly
• Educational qualification: Bachelor's minimum
• Approved profession in 5 occupational levels (level 1-5)
• Verify [PROFESSION_OR_INVESTMENT] qualifies
E. Outstanding Students:
• Top performers from UAE secondary schools
• Top students from UAE or top global universities
• GPA criteria (varies)
F. Humanitarian Pioneers (rare):
• Recognised humanitarian contribution
For [CLIENT_NAME] with [PROFILE_CATEGORY] + [PROFESSION_OR_INVESTMENT]:
• Match against above; state qualifying category
§2 — GREEN VISA (5-YEAR) ELIGIBILITY
Green Visa categories (introduced post-2022):
A. Skilled Workers:
• Educational qualification: Bachelor's
• Salary minimum AED 15,000/month (verify current)
• Occupational level 1-3 (verify current MoHRE classification)
• Self-sponsored (no employer required for visa, but employer required for actual work)
B. Freelancers / Self-Employed:
• Educational qualification + relevant skill
• Annual income for past 2 years ≥ AED 360,000 OR financial means equivalent
• Profession on approved freelancer list (creative, tech, professional services)
C. Investors:
• Investment of AED 500,000+ (lower threshold than Golden)
• Various business categories
§3 — TIMING + APPLICATION
For Golden / Green Visa:
• Apply from inside UAE (existing visa status helps but visit visa OK for some categories)
• Apply via ICA UAE app OR GDRFA Dubai smart app OR Tasheel/Tas-heel typing centre
• Process:
1. Pre-application via smart app (eligibility check)
2. Submission of documents
3. Initial Approval (4-6 weeks)
4. Entry visa generated (if outside UAE)
5. Medical fitness test
6. Emirates ID application
7. Residence visa stamped (or e-Visa)
• Total timeline: 4-12 weeks depending on category + emirate
§4 — DOCUMENT PACK — GOLDEN VISA
For Skilled Professional / Specialised Talent:
A. Educational qualifications:
• Degree certificates (attested by UAE consulate in country of origin + MOFA UAE)
• Transcripts
• Specialist qualifications (e.g. Royal College for doctors)
B. Professional certifications:
• UAE professional licence (for doctors, engineers, etc.)
• Recognition letters from UAE-approved bodies
C. Salary / employment evidence:
• Recent pay slips (last 12 months)
• Employment contract
• Bank statements showing salary deposits
• Letter from employer confirming salary AED [ANNUAL_INCOME_AED] equivalent
D. Recommendation letters (for Specialised Talents):
• From UAE-recognised institutions
• International peer recognition
E. Investor documents:
• Title deeds (real estate)
• Investment proof
• Trade licence (business owners)
F. Passport biographical page
G. Recent photographs
H. Application fee: AED 2,800-4,000 // verify
I. Medical fitness + Emirates ID issuance fees
§5 — DOCUMENT PACK — GREEN VISA
For Skilled Worker:
A. Educational qualifications (attested as above)
B. Employment offer / contract with monthly salary AED 15,000+
C. Bank statements (last 6 months)
D. Passport biographical page
E. Photographs
F. Application fee: AED 2,500 // verify
For Freelancer:
A. Above PLUS:
• Annual income proof past 2 years AED 360,000+
• Profession on approved freelancer list
• Freelance contracts / project portfolio
§6 — COVER LETTER (250-350 words)
For Golden Visa application:
Open: "Application under Cabinet Resolution for Golden Visa (10-year) for [CLIENT_NAME] under [PROFILE_CATEGORY] category, evidenced by [PROFESSION_OR_INVESTMENT]."
Structure:
¶1 — Identity + current status + target visa
¶2 — Eligibility under specific category:
• Doctors: Royal College + UAE licence + clinical experience
• Scientists: PhD + recognised research
• Skilled workers: salary AED [ANNUAL_INCOME_AED] + qualification + occupation level
• Investors: AED [ANNUAL_INCOME_AED] investment + asset documentation
• Top students: GPA + institution ranking
¶3 — Professional achievements / contributions
¶4 — Family to be included: No
¶5 — Long-term commitment to UAE
¶6 — Compliance: no prior visa breaches; tax-paid (where applicable); clean record
§7 — GOLDEN VISA BENEFITS
• 10-year residence
• Renewable (subject to category continuity)
• Self-sponsored (no employer needed)
• Unlimited family sponsorship (spouse + children + parents)
• Spouse/family residence tied to primary's
• 6-month grace period after expiry (vs 30-day for employment visa)
• Unrestricted travel in/out
• Eligibility for some Emirati benefits (real estate, healthcare access)
• NOT a citizenship pathway (UAE rarely grants citizenship)
§8 — GREEN VISA BENEFITS
• 5-year residence
• Renewable
• Self-sponsored
• Family sponsorship (spouse + children)
• Freelance / work flexibility
• Less strict employer-tied requirements
§9 — RED FLAGS
• Documents not properly attested (MOFA UAE + country of origin embassy): refusal
• Salary below threshold for category: refusal
• Investment / asset value below threshold: refusal
• Profession not on approved category list: refusal
• Medical fitness fail (TB, HIV, Hep): visa denial
• Criminal record: refusal under Federal Law
§10 — POST-DECISION ACTIONS
• Initial approval → entry visa (if outside UAE) → medical → Emirates ID → residence stamped
• Carry Emirates ID + e-Visa at all times
• Renew real estate registration / business licence / employment as needed for category continuity
• Family residence applications follow as separate workflows
• Plan renewals 60-90 days before 5-/10-year expiry
End with: "DRAFT Golden / Green Visa application — for UAE-licensed immigration law firm review. Golden/Green Visa eligibility categories + thresholds change periodically — verify current MoHRE + ICA + GDRFA rules. For [PROFILE_CATEGORY] + [PROFESSION_OR_INVESTMENT]: confirm latest qualifying thresholds before client application. Document attestation (MOFA UAE chain) is the most-common cause of delay; plan attestation 4-6 weeks before submission."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt