Everything You Need to Know About The Emirati Citizenship
The UAE has approved amendments to the citizenship law, allowing investors, professionals, special talents and their families to acquire the Emirati nationality and passport under certain conditions.
The professional’s category list includes: Investors, Doctors, Specialists, Inventors, Scientists, Talents, Intellectuals. Artists and the families of all the categories mentioned.
In Addition, Residents will be allowed to retain his/her original citizenship. However, the citizenship can be withdrawn upon breach of the conditions.
How to apply
Through nominations from Rulers’ and Crown Princes’ Courts, Executive Councils, and the Cabinet based on federal entities nominations.
Here are the terms for each category:
Investors
They are required to own a property in the UAE.
Doctors and Specialists
They must be specialised in a unique scientific discipline or any other that are highly required in the UAE. The applicant must have acknowledged scientific contributions, studies and research of scientific value and a practical experience of not less than 10 years, in addition to obtaining membership in a reputable organisation in his field of specialisation.
Scientists
To be an active researcher in a university or research centre or in the private sector, with a practical experience of not less than 10 years in the same field. They also should have contributions in the scientific field such as winning a prestigious scientific award, or securing substantial funding for their research during the past 10 years. It is also mandatory to obtain a recommendation letter from recognised scientific institutions in the UAE.
Inventors
They are required to obtain one or more patents that are approved by the UAE Ministry of Economy or any other reputable international body, in addition to a recommendation letter from the Economy Ministry.
Creative talents
Intellectuals and artists should be pioneers in the culture and art fields and winners of one or more international award(s). A recommendation letter from related government entities is mandatory as well.
Other requirements
In case one qualifies, other requirements include swearing the oath of allegiance; committing to abide by the Emirati laws; and officially informing the respective government agency in case of acquiring or losing any other citizenship.
Benefits of the Citizenship:
The right to establish or own commercial entities and properties and many other benefits.
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