United Arab Emirates Golden Visa (Skilled Professional) for Pakistanis
Last verified: September 2, 2026
Overview
Ten-year renewable residency that is not tied to a single employer, so you keep it if you change jobs. The skilled-professional route needs a basic monthly salary of at least AED 30,000 — basic only, housing and transport allowances do not count — plus a bachelor's degree or higher and a role classified by MOHRE at skill level 1 (managers and business executives) or level 2 (professionals in science, engineering, health, education, business, IT, law, sociology and culture). Senior executives with five years of managerial experience qualify at AED 50,000. You sponsor your own family without an employer.
Requirements for Pakistanis
| Minimum annual income | $98,000/year |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | Yes |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 4–12 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $1,100. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Confirm your basic salary is at least AED 30,000
- Confirm your MOHRE occupational classification is level 1 or 2
- Obtain an attested bachelor's degree or higher
- Obtain the MOHRE-attested employment contract showing basic salary
- Gather salary certificate and six months of bank statements
- Submit the Golden Visa application via ICP or your emirate authority
- Complete medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics
- Receive the 10-year residency and sponsor your family
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the United Arab Emirates Golden Visa (Skilled Professional) take for Pakistanis?
- Typical processing time is 4–12 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Golden Visa (Skilled Professional) cost?
- The government fee is approximately $1,100. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Pakistanis need a job offer for the Golden Visa (Skilled Professional)?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in United Arab Emirates is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the Golden Visa (Skilled Professional)?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.