Volunteering helps to get Golden Visa in UAE
Volunteering in the UAE attracts the attention of many people from all over the world. The country has a number of programmes for those wishing to become volunteers. In addition, working as a volunteer in the Emirates gives the opportunity to obtain a “Golden Visa” – a residence permit that allows you to stay in the country for 10 years if certain eligibility criteria are met.
According to the UAE Federal Authority for Identification, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), a person can qualify for the visa if he or she belongs to one of the following categories: members of international and regional organisations or outstanding employees in them for at least 5 years, members of public benefit associations and institutions or outstanding employees in them for at least 5 years.
In addition, holders of commendation awards from one of the local, regional or international agencies specialising in humanitarian work; outstanding volunteers in the field of humanitarian aid for a period of at least 5 years or 500 hours of volunteer work; people who have made a financial investment in humanitarian work of at least AED 2 million or its equivalent are eligible to apply for this visa.
The main platforms on which to apply for volunteering are:
Volunteers.ae is a national volunteer platform where individuals, teams or companies can register.
The UAE Red Crescent Authority is a member of the International Federation of the Red Crescent and Red Cross. Volunteers can register on the Emirates Red Crescent website – https://www.emiratesrc.ae/.
There is also a National Volunteer Programme in Emergencies and Crises launched by NCEMA – https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/home.aspx.
The Dubai Volunteer Centre is the official body of the Dubai government that organises volunteer activities in the UAE – https://www.cda.gov.ae/DubaiVolunteer/.
Sharjah Volunteer Centre is the largest volunteer network in Sharjah. Interested volunteers can register online – https://sssd-volunteer.shj.ae/register.
Dubai Cares is a social organisation officially affiliated with the UN Department of Global Communications – https://www.dubaicares.ae/.
The Social Contribution Authority is an organisation that aims to develop the volunteer community in Abu Dhabi. Interested volunteers can visit the website – https://maan.gov.ae/en/.
Source: Khaleej Times
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