Which salary documents do you need for Golden Visa approval?
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Salary files are approved when every document tells the same story. The contract, certificate and bank statements must agree month after month.
Quick answer
For the skilled-professional Golden Visa you need a UAE employment contract, a recent salary certificate and about six months of UAE bank statements showing a salary of at least 30,000 a month, along with an attested degree and a MOHRE level 1 or 2 job. In Dubai, assessors focus on basic salary, so all documents should show matching figures.
Salary files are approved when every document tells the same story. The contract, certificate and bank statements must agree month after month.
Who needs salary documents
Only the skilled-professional route uses salary proof. It is open to people whose job is rated MOHRE skill level 1 (managers and executives) or level 2 (professionals in science, engineering, health, education, IT, law and similar fields) and who hold at least a bachelor's degree. A high salary in a level 3 job does not qualify.
The core documents
- Employment contract registered with MOHRE or your free zone
- Salary certificate dated within the last month
- About six months of UAE bank statements showing salary transfers
- Payslips where requested
- Attested degree certificate
Basic salary vs package
Most UAE packages split basic pay from allowances. For Dubai files, the basic salary line is what is checked against 30,000, so ask HR to show the breakdown clearly.
Building a clean file
Make sure the job title is the same on the contract, certificate and work permit, that salary amounts match the bank credits, and that the certificate is on company letterhead with a signature and stamp.
Salary paid in cash or into a foreign account is hard to prove. Use a UAE bank account for salary transfers well before you apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a salary certificate mandatory?
For the salary route, yes — it is one of the core documents.
Do bonuses count?
Variable pay such as bonuses and commissions is generally not counted towards the threshold.
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