WhatsApp quoteAs a rule, if you qualify for the Outstanding Student Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. In short, the Outstanding Student Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE UAE residence visa for top-performing high school students in the UAE and university graduates with a high GPA from a recognised institution. Just as important, unlike a standard residence visa, the Outstanding Student 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 Outstanding Student Golden Visa
From day one, eligibility for the Outstanding Student Golden Visa requires high school students: top of their class with a 95% grade or highe. The Outstanding Student Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. The most common questions we receive about the Outstanding Student Golden Visa concern GPA thresholds and recognised universities, all of which we address below.
How Outstanding Student Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your paperwork against the Outstanding Student Golden Visa criteria and tells you plainly whether you qualify now or what would make you eligible.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
On the ground, we obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category. Your portal shows the status of this step for family sponsorship under the Outstanding Student Golden Visa in real time.
Step 3Application and medical
Crucially, the Outstanding Student Golden Visa application is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Just as important, your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to family sponsorship under the Outstanding Student Golden Visa.
Documents required
The document list for family sponsorship under the Outstanding Student Golden Visa is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Recommendation letter from the ministry or university
- Attested academic transcripts
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport copy
Pricing
Just as important, all prices for family sponsorship under the Outstanding Student Golden Visa are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for family sponsorship under the Outstanding Student Golden Visa depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Government fees (approx.) | AED 4,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 12,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from family sponsorship under the Outstanding Student Golden Visa can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so family sponsorship under the Outstanding Student Golden Visa no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, our quotations for family sponsorship under the Outstanding Student Golden Visa list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled family sponsorship under the Outstanding Student Golden Visa for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. Most of our Outstanding Student Golden Visa clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss family sponsorship under the Outstanding Student Golden Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Outstanding Student Golden Visa?
No minimum stay applies. Golden Visa holders can remain outside the UAE for more than six months without the visa being cancelled.
Can I include my family in the Outstanding Student 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.
How long does the Outstanding Student Golden Visa take?
3 to 6 weeks, depending on how fast the approving authority responds.
What does the Outstanding Student Golden Visa cost in total?
Government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
Is the Outstanding Student Golden Visa renewable?
Yes — The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
