UAE: Ras Al Khaimah Introduces New Golden Visa Program for School Leaders & Teachers

Key Takeaways

  • Ras Al Khaimah’s authorities have introduced the Golden Visa Program for private school educators.
  • Professionals who meet the needed qualifications will obtain a long-term residency in the UAE.
  • Ras Al Khaimah’s Golden Visa Program consists of two main categories: school leaders and teachers.

Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah have introduced the Golden Visa Program for private school educators residing in the emirate.

The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK) said that the program gives dedicated professionals who meet the needed requirements the opportunity to become self-sponsored by holding a long-term residency in the UAE, VisaGuide.World reports.

The Golden Visa Program was created to attract and retain exceptional talent in the educational sector, taking into account school principals, teachers, and leaders within schools in Ras Al Khaimah.

Abdulrahman Al Naqbi, RAK DOK Board Member, told Gulf News that the initiative recognized the critical role that educators play in improving the quality of education for all students in Ras Al Khaimah.

Al Naqbi said that the program acknowledges the contribution of teachers and is consistent with the objective of establishing a world-class education system in Ras Al Khaimah.

By qualifying top educators for long-term residency, we reaffirm our dedication to nurturing a robust educational environment that fosters talent and innovation, further enhancing our educational offerings and ensuring the continued success of our students.

Abdulrahman Al Naqbi, RAK DOK Board Member

The Golden Visa Program of Ras Al Khaimah consists of two main categories:

  • School Leaders: principals, vice-principals, as well as school directors
  • Teachers: qualified educators employed in private schools in Ras Al Khaimah

The regulatory authority will make the application process to qualify applicants easier, taking into account specific criteria: at least three years of residency and work in Ras Al Khaimah, proof of a positive impact on their performance in school, and a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifying Top Educators for Long-Term Residency

Those who plan to benefit from the Golden Visa Program are required to follow the requirements carefully before applying for this kind of visa.

Al Naqbi said that by qualifying top educators for long-term residency, Ras Al Khaimah reaffirms its commitment to nurturing a robust educational environment that encourages talent and innovation, enhancing educational offerings, among others.

This initiative recognizes the critical role that educators play in improving the quality of education for all students in Ras Al Khaimah.

Abdulrahman Al Naqbi, RAK DOK Board Member

The Golden Visa Program of UAE offers wealthy foreigners the opportunity to acquire residency by investing financially in this territory and meeting the needed conditions. Each year, this program attracts a large number of foreigners.

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