The UAE grants golden residency to the first students of schools and universities for the year 2023

Abu Dhabi-

The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security announced the granting of golden residency to the first graduating students from Emirati schools and universities for the year 2023, in implementation of the directives of the wise leadership, and in appreciation of the efforts of students and graduates and their determination and insistence on excelling, succeeding and excelling in the pursuit of knowledge.

The golden residency is granted to students who obtain 95% or more in the general secondary certificate for a period of five years without a guarantor, and the benefits of the visa include members of their families, based on the list of approved nominations provided by the Emirates Foundation for School Education to the Authority. The golden residency is also granted to students of local universities. And international, provided that the graduated student obtains an “excellent” grade, with a cumulative average of at least 3.5 or 3.75, according to the approved classification of universities inside and outside the country.

Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Authority, affirmed that granting golden residency to the top students graduating from Emirati schools and universities for this year confirms the direction and approach of the wise leadership of the UAE in the field of appreciating promising scientific competencies and talents, attracting them to study and work in the country, and providing them with the opportunity to contribute to the process of development and progress. And the prosperity that the country is witnessing, pointing out that the Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security is keen to simplify procedures and facilitate the process of obtaining the golden residence for the first students in appreciation of their efforts, capabilities and support to complete the educational process safely.
He added: “The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security congratulates high school graduates and university graduates inside and outside the country in general, and we extend our sincere congratulations and congratulations to the first students and their families on the occasion of their distinction, success and academic success, with our wishes for them a brilliant scientific future that contributes to the progress of humanity and the consolidation of the values of coexistence and brotherhood.” humanity.”
Major General Suhail Al Khaili indicated that the authority is coordinating with the Ministry of Education and the Emirates Foundation for School Education to facilitate the first students’ obtaining the golden residency. They obtained an average of 95% or more, as the authority immediately takes the necessary measures to grant them golden residency.
Major General Director General of the Authority explained that the conditions for obtaining the golden residency for the first students in the general secondary certificate include that the outstanding student obtains a general secondary certificate from a public or private school licensed by the Ministry or the competent local educational authorities, and that the student’s rate in the secondary school is not less than 95%. And the approval of the certificate from the Ministry of Education.
Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili pointed out that the authority will communicate with the first students nominated by the Emirates Foundation for School Education, and those who meet the conditions can apply for golden residency by entering the digital channels (website / smart application) using the digital ID or username. Fill out the application information and pay the prescribed service fees. They can also visit the nearest Customer Happiness Center or Amer Center, submit the application, fulfilling all conditions and documents, and pay the service fees.
And the UAE government had adopted, on November 24, 2018, a decision granting a long-term visa for a period of five years to outstanding students. Those who have obtained an “excellent” grade upon graduation from universities inside or outside the country.