Article (8)
Specialized Talents and Researchers in the Different Fields of Science and
Knowledge and the Controls of Their Residence Permits
The Authority may grant residence permits to Specialized Talents and researchers in the different
fields of science and knowledge, in accordance with the conditions set out below and for the
following categories:
1. Physicians and Specialists:
The granting of a residence permit to physicians and specialists requires fulfilling at least two of the
following conditions:
a. He must hold an academic degree rendering him a Prof. Doctor from the best (500)
universities in the world and accredited by the Ministry of Education.
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b. He must hold an award or appreciation certificate in recognition of his work in the specialty
of the applicant.
c. He must contribute to large researches of scientific and practical nature related to the
applicant’s area of work.
d. He must have articles or scientific books in distinguished publications in the applicant’s area
of work.
e. He must have a membership in an organization related to the applicant’s area of work,
which requires outstanding work to accept the membership.
f. He must have an academic degree not less than a doctorate, in addition to practical
experience not less than (10) years in the applicant’s area of work.
g. The specialty must be in scientific fields required and significant in the State.
2. Scientists:
The granting of a residence permit to scientists requires fulfilling one of the following two conditions:
a. They must be accredited by the Emirates Council for Scientists; or
b. They must have been awarded Mohammed Bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Distinction.
3. Creative Intellectuals and Artists:
The granting of a residence permit to the creative intellectuals and artists requires that the author
must be accredited by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development.
4. Inventors:
The granting of a residence permit to an inventor requires obtaining a patent adding value to the
State’s economy, as well as obtaining approval from the Ministry of Economy.
5. Elites:
A residence permit shall be granted to persons with outstanding mental faculties documented by
patents or scientific research published in distinguished international periodicals.
6. Managing Directors:
A residence permit shall be granted to a managing director subject to the following conditions:
a. He must hold at least a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.
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b. He must have at least (10) years of work experience.
c. His monthly salary must not be less than (AED 30,000).
d. He must have a valid employment contract in the State.
e. He must submit a comprehensive medical insurance policy for himself and his family
members throughout the period of his residence in the State.
7. Specialists in Priority Educational Areas:
A residence permit shall be granted to a specialist in educational areas, subject to the following
conditions:
a. He must be specialized in one of the rare fields or specialty of priority for the State, as
determined by the committee concerned.
b. He must submit a comprehensive medical insurance policy for himself and his family
members throughout the period of his residence in the State.
c. He must obtain the approval of the committee concerned.
The above-mentioned categories may obtain an entry permit for a period of six years, in accordance
with the rules and conditions applicable in the Authority for issuing entry permits. They may obtain
a visa for one domestic servant in accordance with the legislation regulating the same.
