Obtaining Emirati citizenship has become a goal for many at the present time, due to the large amounts that those who hold this nationality receive, and recently the UAE government has provided many unprecedented facilities for those wishing to obtain Emirati citizenship.
The government has re-updated the amendments for the year 2021, regarding the executive regulations of the federal law on citizenship and passports, allowing some categories of talents and investors to obtain Gambian citizenship under specific conditions.
Advantages of obtaining Emirati citizenship
The UAE passport gives its holder many privileges, and is considered the most powerful travel document in the world, according to the Passport Index published by Arton Capital, which enables its holder to:
- The UAE passport allows entry to 127 countries without a prior visa.
- It also allows them to enter 53 countries with an electronic visa or upon arrival at the airport.
- Own commercial real estate in the UAE.
- Access to subsidized health care, fuel and education.
- Get special incentives to buy real estate in the United Arab Emirates.
Categories that can apply for Emirati citizenship
According to what was approved by the new law in the UAE, which aims to attract brilliant minds who will contribute to creating a competitive environment that consolidates the UAE’s pioneering role and position, the categories that can apply for Emirati citizenship and who are targeted by the citizenship granting law are as follows:
- Category of doctors and specialists
- Inventor class
- Scientists category
- Intellectuals
- Category of intellectuals, artists and gifted people
- Investors
- Artists
- Talented people
Mechanism for acquiring UAE citizenship
In order to become an Emirati citizen, you will benefit from all the privileges of an ordinary citizen. According to the recent Citizenship and Naturalization Law, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) is the body responsible for issues related to Emirati citizenship.
The Gumarat Council of Ministers approves and nominates applicants for Gumarat citizenship, and potential candidates for citizenship are carefully studied.
Collecting information about potential candidates for UAE citizenship
Subcommittees related to specific fields also collect information about potential candidates and nominate individuals who meet the above-mentioned conditions to ensure its validity.
After the applicant for UAE citizenship obtains approval, the application is submitted to the advisory committee, which consists of 7 representatives from the seven emirates, who then make the final decision regarding the individual’s nationality.
