UAE golden visa for more than 500 doctors in Abu Dhabi

Visas grant doctors and their families a 10-year residency

Doctors in Abu Dhabi performing surgery. The UAE government has urged more doctors residing in the country to apply for the golden visa.

Doctors and UAE residents get Covid-19 vaccinated at the Burjeel Hospital, Al Najdah Street, Abu Dhabi. The golden visa grants doctors and their families a 10-year residency, allowing them to establish roots in the country. Victor Besa/The National

Doctors, nurses and volunteers take time out for a photograph at the new Covid-19 Prime Assessment Center at Adnec. More than 500 were shortlisted following a thorough selection process, with each doctor appraised based on their qualifications, performance and reputation. Victor Besa / The National

Heathcare workers at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City receive a patient outside the emergency department. As part of a continued push to attract talent to Abu Dhabi, the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Abu Dhabi Residents Office have announced that more doctors and healthcare practitioners are scheduled to be awarded golden visas. Reem Mohammed/The National

Heathcare workers at the emergency ward in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. (Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National)

More than 500 doctors in Abu Dhabi have been awarded a UAE golden visa.

The golden visa – a long-term residency scheme launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai – recognises experts in various fields who play a key role in supporting the nation's progress.

In July this year, doctors on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic were encouraged to apply for golden visas in recognition of their contribution to health care in the country.

More than 500 were shortlisted after a thorough selection process, with each doctor appraised based on their qualifications, performance and reputation.

As part of a continued push to attract talent to Abu Dhabi, the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Abu Dhabi Residents Office announced that more doctors and healthcare practitioners are scheduled to be awarded golden visas.

The UAE government urged more doctors living in the country to apply for the golden visa.

"Over the past year, we have seen the impact our healthcare professionals have made on our community," said Abdullah Al Hamed, DoH chairman.

"Supporting the vision of our leadership, they have consistently put health and the well-being of our community as top priority."

The golden visa grants doctors and their families a 10-year residency, allowing them to establish roots in the country.