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
This service is for the Emirate of Dubai. For applications in other Emirates, please get in touch with us.
Secure Online Payment
Transparent Process
No Hidden Fee
Initial Approval
Document review and approval by authorities.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Medical Test
Health check conducted by DHA (Dubai Health Authority).
Duration: 1 Working Day
Biometric Appointment
Fingerprint registration and biometric scanning.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Residency Approval/Visa 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.
Duration: 3-4 Working Days
Notes
Medical Insurance is required for this service, you can find it here.
Total Duration you need to stay inside UAE: 9-12 Working Days
* Processing time is subject to government and third-party processes.
Documents Required
- Scanned color copy of passport with at least 6 months' validity, showing all four corners
- Digital studio-style color photo with white background
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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).
Golden Visa applicants in the category of ‘Creative People in the field of Culture and Art’ must meet the following criteria:
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 |
| Jurisdiction | Dubai |