Accounting & Audit Sector Residency Framework
Regulated under Federal Law No. 12 of 2014 on the Auditing Profession and Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022, certified accounting and audit specialists registered with the Ministry of Economy (MOEC) obtain 10-year Golden Visas.
For banking specialists, see our Banking & Finance Golden Visa Guide and tax compliance under 9% Corporate Tax Guide.
Evaluate Audit Credentials
Eligible for 10-Year Chartered Accountants & Auditors Golden Visa
Certified auditors and chartered accountants (CPA, ACCA, CA) holding MOEC Auditors Register or AAA UAE accreditation with AED 30k+ salary qualify for 10-year Golden Visas.
Auditor Track Summary
| Visa Duration: | 10 Years (Renewable) |
| Salary Benchmark: | AED 30,000 / Month |
| Register Body: | MOEC Auditors Register / AAA |
Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals
Frequently Asked Questions (Auditor Golden Visa)
Certified public auditors (CPA, ACCA, CA, ICAEW) qualify by registering on the Ministry of Economy (MOEC) Auditors Register or holding AAA UAE membership with a monthly salary of AED 30,000 or higher.
For audit firm partners and independent auditors, MOEC Auditors Register listing is required. Employed finance directors can also qualify under the Executive AED 50k track under our Executive Golden Visa Guide.
Yes. Accounting or Finance degrees must be fully attested by home country MOFA, UAE Embassy, and MOFA UAE under our MOFA Degree Attestation Guide.
Yes. 10-year Golden Visa holders receive self-sponsored residency and can sponsor their spouse, children, and domestic helpers under our Family Visa Sponsorship Guide.
MOEC VerifiedOfficial Auditors Register Source
• Ministry of Economy (MOEC Auditors Register Portal): moec.gov.ae
• UAE Accountants and Auditors Association (AAA): aaa-uae.ae