UAE Opens 10-Year Golden Visa to Nigerians Supporting Humanitarian Work
Published October 22, 2025; Updated December 12, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new Golden Visa category offering 10-year renewable residency to Nigerians and international donors who contribute to certified humanitarian projects or Islamic endowment (Waqf) initiatives. The announcement was made at the GITEX Global 2025 event in Dubai.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Minimum donation of AED 2 million (~£450,000) to approved humanitarian or Waqf projects.
Hold a university degree.
Receive nomination from Awqaf Dubai or another authorized humanitarian institution.
Submit application through the GDRFA Smart Services portal or at any Amer center in Dubai.
Benefits of the Golden Visa:
10-year renewable residency without needing a local sponsor.
Freedom to live, work, and study anywhere in the UAE.
Ability to sponsor family members (spouse, children, parents).
Visa remains valid even if the holder spends more than six months abroad.
Purpose and Impact:
The initiative aims to:
Encourage global philanthropy and social impact.
Attract charitable capital to the UAE.
Foster international collaboration in community development.
Officials’ Remarks:
Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri (GDRFA-Dubai) called it a “pioneering model” empowering donors in community development.
Ali Mohammed Al Mutawa (Awqaf Dubai) described it as a natural extension of Dubai’s vision to integrate endowment work into sustainable development.
This policy expands Dubai’s Golden Visa framework, which previously targeted investors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and medical professionals, to include philanthropists and humanitarian financiers.
Published October 22, 2025; Updated December 12, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new Golden Visa category offering 10-year renewable residency to Nigerians and international donors who contribute to certified humanitarian projects or Islamic endowment (Waqf) initiatives. The announcement was made at the GITEX Global 2025 event in Dubai.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Minimum donation of AED 2 million (~£450,000) to approved humanitarian or Waqf projects.
Hold a university degree.
Receive nomination from Awqaf Dubai or another authorized humanitarian institution.
Submit application through the GDRFA Smart Services portal or at any Amer center in Dubai.
Benefits of the Golden Visa:
10-year renewable residency without needing a local sponsor.
Freedom to live, work, and study anywhere in the UAE.
Ability to sponsor family members (spouse, children, parents).
Visa remains valid even if the holder spends more than six months abroad.
Purpose and Impact:
The initiative aims to:
Encourage global philanthropy and social impact.
Attract charitable capital to the UAE.
Foster international collaboration in community development.
Officials’ Remarks:
Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri (GDRFA-Dubai) called it a “pioneering model” empowering donors in community development.
Ali Mohammed Al Mutawa (Awqaf Dubai) described it as a natural extension of Dubai’s vision to integrate endowment work into sustainable development.
This policy expands Dubai’s Golden Visa framework, which previously targeted investors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and medical professionals, to include philanthropists and humanitarian financiers.
UAE Opens 10-Year Golden Visa to Nigerians Supporting Humanitarian Work
Published October 22, 2025; Updated December 12, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new Golden Visa category offering 10-year renewable residency to Nigerians and international donors who contribute to certified humanitarian projects or Islamic endowment (Waqf) initiatives. The announcement was made at the GITEX Global 2025 event in Dubai.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Minimum donation of AED 2 million (~£450,000) to approved humanitarian or Waqf projects.
Hold a university degree.
Receive nomination from Awqaf Dubai or another authorized humanitarian institution.
Submit application through the GDRFA Smart Services portal or at any Amer center in Dubai.
Benefits of the Golden Visa:
10-year renewable residency without needing a local sponsor.
Freedom to live, work, and study anywhere in the UAE.
Ability to sponsor family members (spouse, children, parents).
Visa remains valid even if the holder spends more than six months abroad.
Purpose and Impact:
The initiative aims to:
Encourage global philanthropy and social impact.
Attract charitable capital to the UAE.
Foster international collaboration in community development.
Officials’ Remarks:
Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri (GDRFA-Dubai) called it a “pioneering model” empowering donors in community development.
Ali Mohammed Al Mutawa (Awqaf Dubai) described it as a natural extension of Dubai’s vision to integrate endowment work into sustainable development.
This policy expands Dubai’s Golden Visa framework, which previously targeted investors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and medical professionals, to include philanthropists and humanitarian financiers.
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