The long-term residency visa will now be granted to exceptional teachers, principals, education leaders, and academic heads who have shown excellence in teaching, innovation, and community service.

According to Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the move aims to honor educators who do more than teach—they inspire, innovate, and raise education standards across the city.

Who Is Eligible?

·         Principals & Managers: Must have a Master’s or PhD and lead a school rated “Good” or higher. They must show leadership, community work, and innovation.

·         Teachers & Faculty: Should hold certified teaching qualifications, show student success, have won awards, or contributed to the community.

·         Academic Heads & Deans: Need a PhD or similar, plus research publications or academic innovations that improve learning.

How to Apply:

·         Schools can nominate eligible educators.

·         Required documents include inspection reports, award certificates, community feedback, and board nomination letters.

·         A committee will assess applications, and KHDA will approve them with other Dubai authorities.

An education official said, “This initiative is about recognizing teachers as key builders of our knowledge-based economy.”

This move is expected to boost Dubai’s reputation as a leading global education hub.

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Dubai s decision to extend the Golden Visa to exceptional private educators signals a major investment in educational excellence. By targeting teachers, principals, and academic leaders with a proven track record of success and innovation, Dubai is reinforcing its strategy to become a global education hub. This move also provides long-term stability and incentive for educators to commit to the emirate, aligning personal career growth with national development goals. It’s a strategic win-win—rewarding educators while securing top talent for future generations.