United Arab Emirates: Golden Visa for Education Professionals Commences in Ras Al Khaimah

The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has extended eligibility for its Golden Visa to private sector education professionals who are able to demonstrate a history of outstanding performance and significant contribution to Ras Al Khaimah’s private education sector. This pathway is only open to private sector education professionals (including, among others, principals and vice principals, heads of departments, school directors, and teachers). Applicants must also have resided and worked in Ras Al Khaimah for at least three years. As is the case with other Ras Al Khaimah Golden Visa types, the close family members of ‘education professional’ Golden Visa holders are eligible to apply for a dependent Golden Visa for Ras Al Khaimah – which will have the same duration as that of the principal visa holder’s residency period. This initiative may increase the retention of top talent in Ras Al Khaimah’s education sector.