16/05/2025
As of May 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its Golden Visa program to include healthcare professionals, notably long-serving nurses. This initiative recognizes their vital contributions to the nation’s healthcare system.
👉🏻Eligibility Criteria for Nurses👇🏻
Nurses who have dedicated over 15 years of service to Dubai Health are now eligible for the 10-year Golden Visa. This decision, announced on International Nurses Day (May 12, 2025), was directed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, to honor the commitment of nursing professionals .
Benefits of the Golden Visa
👉🏻Holders of the UAE Golden Visa enjoy several advantages👇🏻
👉🏻A renewable 10-year residency without the need for a national sponsor.
👉🏻The ability to live, work, and invest in the UAE.
👉🏻Sponsorship privileges for family members, including spouses and children of any age.
👉🏻The option to sponsor an unlimited number of domestic helpers.
👉🏻Flexibility to stay outside the UAE for extended periods without affecting visa validity.
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