Golden Visa

AI and Data Scientists

Either the skilled-professional route (AED 30,000 basic salary, a degree, and a MoHRE Level 1/2 role), or the 2026 AI Specialist route — a demonstrable AI/ML specialism with AED 360,000+ in annual international income, which does not require a local UAE contract.

At a glance

RouteGolden Visa (10 years)
Key requirementEither the skilled-professional route (AED 30,000 basic salary, a degree, and a MoHRE Level 1/2 role), or the 2026 AI Specialist route — a demonstrable AI/ML specialism with AED 360,000+ in annual international income, which does not require a local UAE contract.
LicenceAn attested degree; for the AI Specialist route, evidence of specialism and international income.

Source: UAE Government portal (u.ae) — Golden visa · last verified 2026-07-09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI and data scientists get the Golden Visa without a UAE job?

Yes. Alongside the standard AED 30,000-salary route, the 2026 AI Specialist route lets those with a demonstrable AI/ML specialism and AED 360,000+ in annual international income apply without a local UAE contract.