Academic Excellence Residency Framework
Administered under Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022, high school students demonstrating outstanding academic performance (scoring 95% or higher) in public or private UAE schools are awarded 5-year self-sponsored Golden Visas.
For university graduates, review our University Graduates Golden Visa Guide and Top 100 University Alumni Guide.
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Eligible for 5-Year High School Toppers Golden Visa
High school students achieving 95%+ final exam scores with MOE or KHDA recommendation qualify for a 5-year Golden Visa including family coverage.
Topper Track Summary
| Minimum Score: | 95% Final Score |
| Initial Visa: | 5 Years (Extendable to 10 Yrs) |
| Family Rights: | Includes Parents & Siblings |
Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals
Frequently Asked Questions (High School Toppers Visa)
High school students in public or private schools across the UAE who achieve a final score of 95% or higher qualify for a 5-year Golden Visa with MOE or KHDA recommendation.
Yes. Golden Visa high school toppers receive residency coverage for themselves and can extend 5-year residency visas to their parents and dependent siblings under our Family Visa Sponsorship Guide.
Yes. Upon enrolling in a UAE university and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher, students can upgrade to a 10-year University Outstanding Graduate Golden Visa.
Eligible curricula include the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) national curriculum, British A-Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma), and US High School Diploma.
MOE & KHDA VerifiedOfficial Education Source
• Ministry of Education (MOE Academic Excellence Portal): moe.gov.ae
• Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA Dubai): khda.gov.ae