Salary eligibility is a key factor for those who plan to live in the UAE long-term through the Golden Visa route, especially for professionals with high levels of skill, such as doctors, engineers, managers, IT experts, accountants and executives.

This guide will explain everything in plain English so that you can understand whether or not your income is eligible.

What is the Salary Required?

The current requirements for most professionals who apply under the category of skilled employees are:

Minimum salary : AED 30,000

There is an important detail

Total Salary vs Basic Salary

Many people are confused about this.

• Previously, some rules allowed the total salary (including all allowances).
• Now, authorities check basic wage or documented salary in the labor contract

The applicants' salaries were below the threshold in several cases.

The safest way to proceed is:

The salary should be clearly stated in your official employment contract.

Who needs this Salary Requirement?

The AED 30 000 rule is mainly applicable to: