United Arab Emirates: Outstanding Individuals in Private Education Institutions Eligible for Golden Visa

Effective October 15, 2024, outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional performance and made significant contributions to Dubai's private education sector will be eligible for a Dubai Golden Visa. This applies to heads of academic departments, full-time faculty members, senior administrators at universities, as well as principals, teachers and managers of schools and nurseries. In addition, close family members of Golden Visa holders are eligible to apply for a Golden Visa (with the same duration as that of the principal visa holder's residency period).

Private educational institutions can submit nominations to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). If the KHDA approves the nomination, the applicant can then initiate the visa process with relevant Dubai immigration authorities. The annual nomination period will run from mid-October to mid-December.