WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, the Frontline Hero Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residency visa for frontline workers, including medical staff, who made exceptional efforts during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The Frontline Hero Golden Visa has become one of the most sought-after residency options in the world, and the criteria are clear once you know which authority approves your category. Unlike a standard residence visa, the Frontline Hero Golden Visa does not depend on an employer or a company sponsor, and it allows you to stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing residency.
Why Frontline Hero Golden Visa
To be clear, processing of the Frontline Hero Golden Visa is 3 to 6 weeks, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. From day one, the most common questions we receive about the Frontline Hero Golden Visa concern which roles and authorities qualify, all of which we address below. Just as important, the Frontline Hero Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the cost of the Frontline Hero Golden Visa; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Nomination letter
- Employment evidence
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
- Professional licence
Pricing
The figures below for the cost of the Frontline Hero Golden Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. For most clients, all prices for the cost of the Frontline Hero Golden Visa are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
In our experience, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the cost of the Frontline Hero Golden Visa no longer requires a local partner. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the cost of the Frontline Hero Golden Visa and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on a Frontline Hero Golden Visa file. Our quotations for the cost of the Frontline Hero Golden Visa list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. We will tell you plainly if Frontline Hero Golden Visa is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
As we tell every client, start your Frontline Hero Golden Visa journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work or run a business on the Frontline Hero Golden Visa?
Yes — Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
How long does the Frontline Hero Golden Visa take?
3 to 6 weeks, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
Can I include my family in the Frontline Hero Golden Visa?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a residence visa for the same duration.
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Frontline Hero Golden Visa?
No minimum stay applies. Golden Visa holders can remain outside the UAE for more than six months without the visa being cancelled.
Is the Frontline Hero Golden Visa renewable?
Yes, it can. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
