10 Year Artist Golden Visa (Art & Culture)
This visa includes:
- 10-year UAE Golden Residence Visa
- 10-year Emirates ID
- VIP medical services
To apply, simply upload a recommendation letter from the relevant authority. You can also choose your preferred profession from the dropdown menu.
Need extra support? Explore add-on services like Medical Insurance, MOFA Attestation, and Translation in the “Services You Might Need” section below.
Dubai
Ce service s'applique à l'Émirat de Dubaï. Assurez-vous d'appartenir à cette catégorie.
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Transparent Process
No Hidden Fee
Initial Approval
Document review and approval by authorities.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Test Médicale
Health check conducted by DHA (Dubai Health Authority).
Durée: 1-2 jours ouvrables
Biometric Appointment
Fingerprint registration and biometric scanning.
Durée: 1 jour ouvrable
Residency Approval/Stamping
Official approval and stamping of your UAE residency visa.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Emirates ID
Your Emirates ID — the official identification card for UAE residents — will be issued.
Durée: 3-5 jours ouvrables
Notes
Medical Insurance is required for this service, you can find it here.
Total Duration you need to stay inside UAE: 8-11 Working Days
* Processing time is subject to government and third-party processes.
Documents Requis
- Scanned color copy with at least 6 months' validity, showing all four corners.
- Photo couleur numérique de type studio avec fond blanc.
- Copy of your current residency visa and Emirates ID (for UAE Residents)
- Recommendation Letter - Issued by the Ministry of Culture.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Must include your contact details, biography, notable creative works, and achievements in cultural or creative fields.
*If you are not residing in the UAE, a 6-month entry visa application is required to complete the Golden Visa process. A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Culture may also be requested in specific cases.
*If you are already residing in the UAE*, the application can be submitted by you personally or through a nominating authority as a public service.
Critères d'éligibilité
- A certificate of appreciation or nomination from a prestigious international or regional authority in the cultural or artistic field.
- An honorary position granted by a recognized international cultural institution due to outstanding creativity.
- Active membership in a reputable international art organization or association.
- Creative works that have received notable attention from critics, media, or industry professionals.
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a reputable media agency, with nomination from the workplace or a media organization. The applicant must also have a consistent portfolio of published work (e.g., press reports, articles, TV programs, etc.).
Les candidats au Golden Visa dans la catégorie « Personnes créatives dans le domaine de la culture et de l'art » doivent répondre aux critères suivants :
Note: To apply the recommendation letter click on this link.
For more details, visit the official site: Ministry of Culture – Golden Visa.
| Main Activities | Visual Artists or Performing Artists or Literary Artists or Cultural Heritage Specialists or Designers or Film and Media Professionals or Musicians and Composers or Photographers and Videographers or Art Educators or Cultural Entrepreneurs |
| Juridiction | Dubai |