Golden Visa for exceptional talent

Special Talent Golden Visa

The UAE grants Golden Visas to people with exceptional talent in fields such as medicine, science, culture and sport. DocTrust helps you build the portfolio and get the endorsements your category requires.

Quick answer

The Special Talent Golden Visa covers doctors, scientists, inventors, creative professionals in culture and art, athletes, digital and tech specialists, and other exceptional talents. Each category needs recognition or endorsement from a competent UAE authority, for example a health authority for doctors or a culture authority for creatives. Successful applicants receive 10-year residency.

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Who counts as a special talent?

Doctors and specialists: licensed by a UAE health authority
Scientists and researchers: recognised achievements or publications
Inventors: patents with economic value
Creatives: artists, writers, designers and filmmakers with endorsement
Athletes: sports achievements endorsed by a sports authority
Tech and digital specialists: endorsed by relevant bodies

Key benefits of Special Talent Golden Visa

Recognition

Residency that reflects your achievements.

Independence

Self-sponsored for 10 years.

Family included

Bring your loved ones.

Portfolio support

We help present your evidence well.

How the process works

Eligibility assessment
We review your profile against the current Golden Visa criteria and advise on the strongest category.
Supporting documents
We gather, attest and translate the evidence the authority needs, such as title deeds, salary certificates or endorsements.
Nomination / application
We submit through ICP or GDRFA (Dubai), or through the relevant nominating body for talent categories.
Entry permit or status change
Once approved, the entry permit is issued, or your status is changed if you are already in the UAE.
Medical, Emirates ID & insurance
We book your medical test and Emirates ID biometrics, and arrange health insurance where required.
10-year residency issued
Your Golden Visa is issued and linked to your Emirates ID. We can then sponsor your family.

Documents usually required

Passport copy (valid 6+ months) and photo
Current UAE visa / Emirates ID (if in the UAE)
Category-specific evidence (title deed, bank letter, salary certificate, endorsement, etc.)
Attested degree certificate (where the category requires it)
Health insurance (where required)
Good conduct certificate (for some categories)

Requirements can vary by authority, nationality and activity. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.

Why clients choose DocTrust

Transparent pricing

Every quote separates government fees from our service fee. No surprise add-ons.

Fast turnaround

We prepare, type and submit applications correctly the first time, so files are not rejected and delayed.

One point of contact

One consultant handles your file from the first call until the licence, visa or certificate is in your hands.

All 7 emirates

We are based in Sharjah and work with mainland, free zone and federal authorities across the UAE.