October 19, 2025
UAE offers 10-year Golden Visa for Waqf donors
Awqaf Dubai will nominate eligible donors, GDRFA-Dubai to issue Golden Visas based on nominations People walk on a bridge in the Emirate of Dubai. Photo: Archive The UAE has introduced a new category of the coveted 10-year Golden Visa for people who donate at least AED 2 million to Islamic Waqf endowments — a move that combines philanthropy with long-term residency. According to Gulf News reportthe initiative follows the signing of a cooperation agreement between the General Directorate of Residence and Foreign Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai) and the Endowment and Juvenile Affairs Foundation (Awqaf Dubai). The agreement allows both resident



