The Golden Residence Permit is granted to humanitarian pioneers who have made significant and tangible contributions in this field, both within and outside UAE.
1. A copy of your passport.
2. A recommendation from the Ministry of Community Empowerment.
3. A copy of the residency permit (issuing authority: Dubai).
2. A recommendation from the Ministry of Community Empowerment.
3. A copy of the residency permit (issuing authority: Dubai).
Golden Residency Office in the main building to obtain approval and then apply to AMER Centers. Required: A copy of the nomination from the Ministry of Community Empowerment to be approved in the General Directorate's systems.
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).
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).
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).
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.
- Approval from the competent authority, the Ministry of Community Empowerment, through the Federal Identity Authority system (U), in accordance with the undermentioned requirements and controls. 1. To be a member of international or regional organizations, or a specialized employee therein, for a period of no less than five (5) years.
2. To be a member of public benefit associations or institutions, or a specialized employee therein, for a period of no less than five (5) years.
3. To have received awards of appreciation from local, regional, or international institutions specialized in the field of humanitarian work.
4. To be a financial supporter of humanitarian work, provided that the value of the support is no less than AED 2,000,000 or its equivalent.
5. To have a university degree.
2. To be a member of public benefit associations or institutions, or a specialized employee therein, for a period of no less than five (5) years.
3. To have received awards of appreciation from local, regional, or international institutions specialized in the field of humanitarian work.
4. To be a financial supporter of humanitarian work, provided that the value of the support is no less than AED 2,000,000 or its equivalent.
5. To have a university degree.
Digital channels (website ):
The service is available 24/7
Amer Service Center:
The service is available during the normal operating hours of AMER Centers.
The service is available 24/7
Amer Service Center:
The service is available during the normal operating hours of AMER Centers.
48.0 Hour(s)
- One of the conditions for retaining a Golden Residence Permit is the ability to support oneself and one's family without needing government support.
- Please note that your nomination by the competent authority does not constitute final approval for the Golden Residence Permit. Final approval is subject to evaluation by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, after reviewing the file and meeting all approved conditions and criteria.
- Golden Residence Permit holders are exempt from the 180-day stay abroad law, as the residence permit is considered void only if it expires outside the country.
- Obtaining Golden Residence Permit approval for this category is conditional upon a residence file issued solely from the Emirate of Dubai.
- Golden Residence applications cannot be submitted without the approval of the relevant ministry through the Federal
Authority for Identity and Citizenship (UAEICP) system.
- Please note that your nomination by the competent authority does not constitute final approval for the Golden Residence Permit. Final approval is subject to evaluation by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, after reviewing the file and meeting all approved conditions and criteria.
- Golden Residence Permit holders are exempt from the 180-day stay abroad law, as the residence permit is considered void only if it expires outside the country.
- Obtaining Golden Residence Permit approval for this category is conditional upon a residence file issued solely from the Emirate of Dubai.
- Golden Residence applications cannot be submitted without the approval of the relevant ministry through the Federal
Authority for Identity and Citizenship (UAEICP) system.
1- Renewing a Golden Residence Permit (by renewing the nomination letter)
2- Cancellation all types of residence permits.
Service details last updated on:
01/03/2023
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