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UAE golden visa: Dubai issues 79,617 in 12 months

A total of 79,617 golden visas were issued in Dubai in 12 months last year, according to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). This represented a big jump in golden visa issuance in Dubai, which recorded 47,150 issued visas in 2021, according to the GDRFA. In 2022, the directorate processed over 62.24 million transactions, including 46,965,715 entry and exit transactions through air, land and sea ports, up from 37,384,028 transactions the previous year. This included 9,852,218 visa transactions and 4,499,712 residency transactions, 40,642 electronic passport transactions, and 37,267 legal consultations, among others. The 10-year Golden Visa is currently given to seven categories: property investors, entrepreneurs, individuals with exceptional talent, scientists, professionals, outstanding students and graduates, and contributors to humanitarian causes. Holders of the Golden Residence have several exceptional benefits, including the ability to sponsor their family members, spouses, and children regardless of age, and an unlimited number of domestic staff. Golden Visa holders can also stay outside the UAE for an unlimited period without making their visa invalid. In the event of the original visa holder’s death, family members can stay in the UAE until the end of their visa validity. ICA/Expat Media
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