The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) have launched new consular services for Golden Visa holders — available anywhere in the world.
Here are the amazing benefits:
- Emergency assistance and crisis response: Golden Visa holders are now included in the UAE’s official emergency and evacuation plans during international crises, including natural disasters, political unrest, or health emergencies abroad.
- Electronic return documents for passport loss or damage: Processing time is approximately 30 minutes after submitting a complete application. There are no fees for this service.
- Repatriation and burial support: Fast-tracked consular processing to ease documentation and facilitate swift repatriation of mortal remains.
- Family inclusion in consular support: The consular services also extend to eligible family members of the Golden Visa holder. This extension ensures that families traveling or residing with Golden Visa holders are also protected under the new emergency and support frameworks.
- Golden Visa holders now have access to a full spectrum of consular services while abroad—services that were, until now, exclusive to UAE nationals.
- The MoFA has also set up a hotline to provide around-the-clock 24/7 assistance to golden visa holders who require urgent assistance or have an inquiry.
Additional Perks You Get Holding the Golden Visa
- Education: Children of golden visa holders can enrol in Dubai schools/universities easily and seamlessly
- Sponsorship of unlimited domestic staff provided they meet financial solvency rules set by immigration authorities.
- Extended travel flexibility, allowing over 180 days outside the UAE without losing residency.
- Opportunities to establish, own, or expand businesses under favourable regulations.
- Security for dependants, who can stay in the UAE even if the visa holder passes away.