Student Golden Visa Dubai
The Student Golden Visa Dubai route is for outstanding secondary-school students and high-achieving university graduates who meet the current academic criteria. Eligibility differs for UAE schools, UAE universities and international universities. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review your academic profile and help you prepare the correct evidence before submission.
Student Golden Visa Dubai – Overview
Current 2026 ICP guidance provides 10-year Golden Residency routes for top-performing UAE secondary-school graduates and qualifying bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates. For Dubai-issued residence files, GDRFA Dubai publishes specific conditions for top students and graduates, including a 95% high-school threshold, GPA requirements for UAE universities, top-100 university requirements for certain international graduates and a two-year graduation window for university categories.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | Student / Outstanding Student Golden Visa |
| Primary Location | Dubai, UAE |
| Main Authority | GDRFA Dubai; ICP / relevant education authority approvals |
| Residency Period | 10 years under current ICP/GDRFA 2026 guidance |
| High School Threshold | Minimum 95% or equivalent for qualifying UAE secondary-school graduates |
| University Threshold | Varies by university classification; commonly 3.5 or 3.8 for UAE universities |
| Dubai Processing Time | GDRFA lists 5 days after a complete application |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | Contact us – Student Golden Visa is not separately priced in the current internal sales list |
Documents Required for Student Golden Visa Dubai
- Passport copy
- Personal photo
- Current UAE residence permit for Dubai file, where applicable
- UAEICP / competent-authority approval or nomination
- Attested high-school certificate for top school students
- Bachelor’s / master’s / doctoral degree for qualifying graduates
- Official transcript / GPA evidence
- Evidence of UAE university classification, where applicable
- Evidence that an international university is within the accepted top-100 ranking, where applicable
- Ministry of Education / Higher Education attestation as applicable
- Any additional recommendation or education-authority documents requested
Your exact requirements may differ depending on your route, current UAE status and the evidence available. Request a profile-based checklist before submission.
Student Golden Visa Dubai Government Fees
| Government Charge | Published Amount |
| Residence permit fee (GDRFA Dubai) | AED 1,100 |
| Knowledge Dirham | AED 10 |
| Innovation Dirham | AED 10 |
| Inside-country fee, if applicable | AED 500 |
| Delivery | AED 20 |
These are the published GDRFA Dubai residence-permit charges. Education attestation/equivalency, Emirates ID, medical, health insurance or other administrative costs may apply depending on the applicant. Government fees can change.
Al Hadaf Al Masi Service Fee
Contact us for the current professional service fee after an initial review of your case. The uploaded internal sales price list does not contain a separately approved fee for this exact service.
Student Golden Visa Dubai Processing Time
GDRFA Dubai currently lists an expected completion time of 5 days for this Golden Residence service after a complete application is submitted. The overall case timeline may be longer if nomination, attestation, audit, education approval, bank confirmation or additional authority review is required.
How to Apply for Student Golden Visa Dubai
- Identify the correct academic category: UAE high school, UAE university or international university.
- Check the grade/GPA, graduation-date and university-ranking criteria.
- Arrange attestation and the required education/ICP approval or nomination.
- Prepare passport, residence and academic documents.
- Submit the Golden Residency application through the Dubai/ICP route and pay official fees.
- Complete any additional immigration/identity requirements and receive the final decision.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
Al Hadaf Al Masi has operated in the UAE since 2008. We review the applicant’s circumstances, identify the relevant route and organise the documents needed for a clearer, more structured submission.
- Academic eligibility review
- GPA, graduation-date and university-category check
- Personalised document checklist
- Guidance on attestation/education approvals
- Application preparation and document organisation
- Follow-up through the Golden Residency process
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE-focused guidance
- Profile-based document review
- Clear step-by-step assistance
- Support with document organisation and application preparation
- Practical follow-up through the relevant UAE process
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance and is not a UAE government authority. Eligibility, fees, processing times and final Golden Residency decisions are determined by the relevant UAE authorities. No visa approval is guaranteed.
Need Help With Your Student Golden Visa Dubai Application?
Send us your basic details and supporting information for an initial review. Al Hadaf Al Masi can check which requirements apply to your profile and provide a personalised document checklist before you proceed.
