Financial Sector Residency Framework
Administered under Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022, senior banking professionals and certified financial charterholders working within DIFC (DFSA), ADGM (FSRA), or onshore institutions regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) enjoy streamlined 10-year residency pathways.
Degree attestation is required under our MOFA Degree Attestation Guide. For pension savings, see our DIFC DEWS Pension Guide.
Evaluate Banking & Finance Eligibility
Eligible for 10-Year Senior Banking & Finance Golden Visa
Holding a professional charter (CFA, ACCA, CPA) and earning AED 30,000+ monthly salary qualifies for 10-year self-sponsored Golden Visa under financial executive directives.
Finance Track Summary
| Visa Duration: | 10 Years (Renewable) |
| Salary Benchmark: | AED 30,000 / Month |
| Regulatory Regimes: | DFSA (DIFC) / FSRA (ADGM) |
Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals
Frequently Asked Questions (Banking Golden Visa)
Senior financial analysts, investment bankers, and charterholders (CFA, ACCA, CPA) earning AED 30,000 or more per month qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa under specialized talent or executive categories.
Endorsements and NOC letters are issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA in DIFC), or Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA in ADGM).
Yes. Applicants must provide an attested Bachelor's degree under our MOFA Degree Attestation Guide and MoHRE Skill Level 1 employment contract.
Yes. 10-year Golden Visa recipients can sponsor their spouse, children, and domestic helpers under self-sponsored residency under our Family Visa Sponsorship Guide.
CBUAE & DFSA VerifiedOfficial Banking Visa Source
• Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE Financial Licensing): centralbank.ae
• Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA DIFC): dfsa.ae