Dubai Golden Visa For Coders
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Dubai Golden Visa For Coders
Key Points
- The UAE has officially launched the National Program for Coders which will offer 100,000 Golden Visas to eligible UAE residents and foreign nationals from all countries of the world.
- Candidates eligible for this Golden Visa application category should be professional experts who have gained success in various areas of coding, employees working for international technological firms, or graduates of software engineering, computer science, hardware engineering or other coding-related fields of science.
- The National Program for Coders is also aiming to help establish 1,000 new digital companies in the UAE over the next five years.
- Eligible applicants may apply via the Office of Artificial Intelligence or through the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.
Overview
The United Arab Emirates announced a new initiative to attract more software developers and coders to the country over the next five years. Under the new National Program for Coders, the government will offer Golden Visas to 100,000 foreign nationals in the fields of software engineering and computer science. The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term renewable residence permit that is valid for five or ten years depending on the foreign national’s criteria and application category.
What are the Changes?
Golden Visas have historically been issued to only those who are investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional students and professionals with specialized talents in the fields of science. Now, under the National Program for Coders, up to 100,000 individuals from anywhere in the world with documented success and experience in the fields of coding and computer science will also be eligible to obtain the Golden Visa in the UAE.
Looking Ahead
The UAE continues to create new opportunities to attract and retain more foreign talent in the various fields of technology as they look to diversify their economy and develop more opportunities for development and employment. Employers in the field of computer science that want to expand their presence in the UAE should seek these Golden Visas for eligible employees.
Originally published 19 July 2021
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How to apply
Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah
1. Visit the ICA website – www.ica.gov.ae – and submit the application.
2. Upload the required documents. Select the person category as ‘Professional Talents’ and the sub-category as ‘Software Engineering/Artificial Intelligence’
3. Send the required documents.
4. Undergo a medical examination through preventive medicine examination centers. (Medical examination is not mandatory for children under 18 years of age.)
For any other requests regarding the Golden Visa, please contact the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship at the contact centre – 600522222.
Dubai
1. Visit the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai website – www.gdrfad.gov.ae
2. Upload the required documents.
3. Undergo a medical examination through fitness centers. Medical examination is not mandatory for children under 18 years of age
For any other requests regarding residency, please contact the Amer Center at the toll-free number – 800 5111.
What are the required documents?
– Copy of a valid health insurance
– Personal (passport sized) photograph
– University degree in one of these disciplines
o Artificial Intelligence
– Additional, optional documents
Frequently asked questions
Does the golden residency for programmers include their families as well?
Yes, includes the whole family and there is no age limit as long as the children are unmarried
Will the work contract be valid during the process of obtaining the Golden visa?
Yes, there is a new process that allows the candidate for a Golden Visa to apply for the visa, without having to actually cancel it.
Are the costs of the individual the same as the costs of his family, including the children?
Yes, the costs are the same for everyone