10 Year Teacher Golden Visa
This visa includes:
- 10-year UAE Golden Residence Visa
- VIP medical services
- 10-year Emirates ID
Applicant needs to provide a recommendation letter from the relevant authority.
Explore additional services like Medical Insurance, MOFA Attestation, and Translation in the “Services You Might Need” section below.
Dubai
This service is for the Emirate of Dubai. For applications in other Emirates, please get in touch with us.
Initial Approval
Document review and approval by authorities.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Medical Test
Health check conducted by DHA (Dubai Health Authority).
Duration: 1 Working Day
Biometric Appointment
Fingerprint registration and biometric scanning.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Residency Approval & Visa Stamping
Official approval and stamping of your UAE residency visa.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Emirates ID Issuance
Your Emirates ID — the official identification card for UAE residents — will be issued.
Duration: 3-4 Working Days
Notes
Medical Insurance is required for this service, you can find it here.
Minimum Stay Inside UAE*: 9-12 Working Days
* Processing time is subject to government and third-party processes.
Documents Required
- Scanned color copy of passport (valid for 6+ months, all four corners visible)
- Digital studio-style photograph with white background
- For UAE Residents: Copy of Emirates ID & residency visa
- KHDA school rating reports (for Principals)
- Award certificates
- Survey/testimonial results from students & parents
- Staff testimonials for principals, ECC managers, and academic heads
- Community involvement evidence
- Documents showing improved student outcomes
- Nomination letter from the Board of Governors
- Advanced degree (PhD, Master’s, or professional qualifications) – (For Higher Education only)
- Relevant professional qualifications e.g. CPA, professional fellowships – (For Higher Education only)
- Contributions to research: published work, grants, reports, exhibitions – (For Higher Education only)
- Improved and maintained school rating of ‘Good’ or better in Dubai Schools Inspections Bureau annual inspections – (Principals only)
- Evidence of better student outcomes (academic performance, graduation rates)
- Positive feedback from stakeholders (students, staff, parents)
- Recognition via grants, fellowships, or awards
- Nomination from the Board of Governors for leadership excellence
- Proven community contributions through education/social projects
Eligibility Criteria
FOR ECC MANAGERS, PRINCIPALS, AND ACADEMIC HEADS OF
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
- Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications
- Nomination by Principal, approved by Board of Governors
- Proof of student success in assessments and exams
- Strong feedback from students, parents, and school leadership
- Research contributions or creative academic work
- Impact on Emirati students or students of determination
- National or international education award recipient
- Recognized via grants, fellowships, or competitions
- Community involvement through educational or social initiatives
FOR TEACHERS AND FACULTY
| Main Activities | School Principals and Leaders or Early Childhood Centre Managers or Academic Heads of Higher Education Institutions or Teachers or Full-Time Faculty and Senior Administrative Leaders at Higher Education Institutions |
| Jurisdiction | Dubai |