How to get Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Scientists and Researchers ?

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible if you fulfill the following:

• Hold a Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences and Natural Sciences as classified by the Ministry of Education.

• A PhD from one of the top 500 universities in the world, or a Master’s from one of the top 250 universities in the world. Alternatively, either a Master’s or PhD from one of the top 100 universities specialized in the field of the study.

• A Field Weighted Citation Index (FWCI) grade of 1.0.

• An H-index grade of 10 or higher.

Or 

• A Scopus H-index grade > 20.

Or 

• Achievements in establishing research and development sectors inside and outside the UAE, based on the recommendation by the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology.

Documents Required

To apply for the Scientists and Researchers category, you will need to provide: 

For Master’s and PhD Degree Holders:  

• Masters or PhD degree in engineering, technology, life and natural sciences.

• Equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education.

• Link or screenshot showing a Field Weighted Citation Index (FWCI) grade of 1.0 or higher.

• Link or screenshot showing an H-index grade of 10 or higher.

• CV.

For Scopus H-index Applicants:

• Link or screenshot showing a scope of H-index > 20.

• CV.

For Applicants with Achievements in the Research and Development Sector:

• Masters or PhD degree in engineering, technology, life and natural sciences.

• Achievements in establishing research and development sectors in science and technology inside or outside the UAE.

• Link or screenshot showing Scopus H-index grade (optional).

• CV.

*Note: Applications made through the Abu Dhabi Residents Office webapp will automatically be sent to the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology for nomination.

How to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Scientists and Researchers?

Click here to apply for your Golden Visa nomination through Abu Dhabi Residents Office

Additionally, applicants can also submit their application online through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) at: https://icp.gov.ae.

Duration

• 10 years