"Can I obtain a UAE golden visa if my monthly salary falls short of AED 30,000?"

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), working, driving, and living as an expat come with certain requirements and entitlements. Here's a breakdown of the key points to help you navigate the UAE's employment, vehicle importation, and golden visa regulations.

Employment

When securing a job in the UAE, it's essential to ensure that your employer provides a work permit and registers a contract of employment with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in the standard format. Your income should be fixed and paid regularly, and the details of your employment, including your working hours, should be clearly defined in both your contract of employment and the official labour contract.

Annual Leave for Part-Time Workers

As per Article 29 of the UAE labour law, part-time workers are entitled to annual leave according to their actual working hours. Full-time employees typically receive a minimum of 30 calendar days of paid annual leave each year. For part-time workers, the period of annual leave is defined in the employment contract, in accordance with what is stipulated in the Implementing Regulation. If a part-time employee works the same number of days as a full-time employee, they are entitled to the same number of days of annual leave.

Vehicle Importation

To import a vehicle into the UAE, you must be a UAE resident, which requires a UAE residence visa and Emirates Identity card. Required documents for importing a vehicle include your passport, visa, driving licence, import permit, certificate of origin, proof of purchase, and shipping receipt. If your vehicle is more than 10 years old, a special permit is required. Importing a car from another Gulf country into the UAE is possible if the vehicle is less than 10 years old.

Golden Visa

The UAE offers a golden visa, which can be obtained through various means. To be eligible, you typically need a monthly income of Dh30,000 or over. However, non-guaranteed income, such as commissions, bonuses, school fees, cannot be included for golden visa eligibility. The income considered for a golden visa should be paid monthly and the same each month. Housing or travel allowances, if properly documented, can be taken into consideration for golden visa eligibility.

Legal Advice

The advice provided in this article does not constitute legal advice and is provided for information only. For personalised advice, you can contact Keren Bobker at [email protected] or visit www.financialuae.com.

It's crucial to note that all employees in private companies are subject to the provisions of the UAE labour law, including part-time workers. The company offering a part-time job is not exempt from adhering to UAE labour law.

By understanding these key points, you can ensure a smooth transition to working, driving, and living in the UAE.

"Can I obtain a UAE golden visa if my monthly salary falls short of AED 30,000?"