If you own, run or work for a DMCC company, the UAE Golden Visa lets you hold a renewable 10-year residency that no longer depends on your employer’s sponsorship. For DMCC members there are two extra DMCC steps on top of the federal application — and that is exactly where our DMCC PRO team takes the work off your hands.
Common Golden Visa routes for DMCC members
Investor / shareholder
For owners whose equity in a UAE company is at least AED 2 million, evidenced by audited financial statements.
Skilled professional
For senior employees with a basic monthly salary of at least AED 30,000, a qualifying (level 1 or 2) occupation and an attested bachelor’s degree.
Other routes — property investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talent — are covered on our UAE Golden Visa page. Eligibility criteria are set by federal authorities and can change; we confirm your route before anything is paid.
The DMCC-specific steps
- DMCC NOC for 10-year visaDMCC issues a no objection certificate releasing you from its sponsorship. Fee around AED 2,000; typically 1–3 working days.
- DMCC salary certificateFor the professional route, DMCC certifies your salary (around AED 165) against the AED 30,000 threshold.
- Federal Golden Visa applicationWe file the application with the supporting documents.
- Medical, Emirates ID and issueMedical screening and biometrics, then the 10-year residency and Emirates ID are issued.
Expect around two weeks end to end when documents are ready.
Documents for the investor route
- Company audited financial statements showing your equity of at least AED 2 million (see DMCC audit)
- Auditor’s licence and registration certificate
- Personal and company bank statements (usually the last six months)
- Recent DMCC salary certificate, passport and current residence visa
Indicative cost
| Item | Indicative (AED) |
|---|
| DMCC NOC for 10-year visa | ~ 2,000 |
| DMCC salary certificate | ~ 165 |
| Residency permit, 10-year Emirates ID, medical and status change | ~ 4,500 – 5,500 |
| Typical government and DMCC total | ~ 6,500 – 7,500 |
Indicative figures based on DMCC’s published guidance at the time of writing (October 2026). Excludes our service fee and any attestation costs.
Moving to a Golden Visa frees a slot on your company’s
DMCC visa quota — useful if you are on a flexi desk and need room for another hire. Your old employment visa is cancelled as part of the switch; see
DMCC visa cancellation.
Check your Golden Visa eligibility
Share your role, salary or shareholding — we’ll confirm the route and handle the DMCC NOC and application.
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Can a DMCC company owner get a Golden Visa?
Yes. Shareholders whose equity in the company is at least AED 2 million, shown in audited financial statements, can apply through the investor route.
Do DMCC employees qualify for the Golden Visa?
Senior employees can apply as skilled professionals with a basic salary of at least AED 30,000 a month, a qualifying occupation level and an attested bachelor’s degree.
What is the DMCC NOC for a 10-year visa?
A no objection certificate from DMCC releasing you from its sponsorship so you can hold a self-sponsored Golden Visa. It costs around AED 2,000 and typically takes 1 to 3 working days.
How much does a Golden Visa cost for DMCC members?
Government and DMCC fees typically total around AED 6,500 to 7,500, including the DMCC NOC, salary certificate, residency permit, 10-year Emirates ID and medical.
How long does it take?
About two weeks end to end when documents are ready. The DMCC steps take 1 to 3 working days.
How we keep this page accurate. Fees and process steps are checked against DMCC’s official
Schedule of Charges and the
DMCC Knowledge Bank guidelines, and against the DMCC member-portal filings our JLT team handles every week.
Last verified: October 2026. Government fees change, so we confirm the live figure before you pay.
