The UAE has significantly elevated the benefits of its coveted Golden Visa, introducing a suite of enhanced services designed to provide unparalleled support, security, and convenience for long-term residents and their families, anywhere in the world. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has rolled out four key upgrades, reinforcing the program’s value and the UAE’s commitment to its residents.
Here are the four essential updated benefits every Golden Visa holder should know:
1. Expedited 30-Minute Electronic Return Permit
Situation: Loss of passport while traveling abroad.
Solution: Golden Visa holders can now obtain a free, electronic return permit within just 30 minutes through the MoFA website or app using UAE Pass.
Process: Upload a copy of the lost passport report, Golden Visa details, and a recent white-background photo.
Validity: The single-entry permit is valid for 7 days from issuance (serves as an entry permit to the UAE, not an international travel document).
Support: Available via MoFA’s dedicated call center for real-time guidance.
2. 24/7 Dedicated Global Support Hotline
Golden Visa holders now have direct, around-the-clock access to MoFA support through a dedicated hotline: +971 2 493 1133.
This service ensures immediate assistance for any travel-related inquiries, disruptions, or emergencies, regardless of time zone.
3. Inclusion in Official UAE Emergency & Crisis Response
Golden Visa holders are now formally integrated into the UAE’s global emergency and crisis management framework.
In events such as natural disasters, political unrest, or conflicts, UAE embassies and consulates will prioritize providing coordinated support, which may include evacuation assistance, temporary shelter, and essential aid.
4. Comprehensive Repatriation & Burial Assistance Overseas
In the tragic event of a Golden Visa holder’s death abroad, MoFA will provide end-to-end support to families.
This includes liaising with local authorities to simplify procedures, expedite repatriation, and arrange dignified burial services, offering compassionate and efficient handling during sensitive times.
Why This Matters: The Bigger Picture
These upgrades transform the Golden Visa from a premier residency permit into a comprehensive global safety net. They signal the UAE’s proactive approach to resident welfare, moving beyond attractive residency terms to deliver tangible, lifelong value. This strengthens the UAE’s position as a hub for global talent and investment, offering not just economic opportunity but also personal security and institutional backup on a worldwide scale.
Golden Visa holders are encouraged to save the dedicated hotline number and ensure their UAE Pass is active for seamless access to these critical services.
