How to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Creatives in Arts & Culture?

The Creatives in Arts & Culture Abu Dhabi Golden Visa is offered to creative intellectuals and artists looking to enrich the art and culture of Abu Dhabi, the UAE and the world. This visa also covers the sponsorship of spouses and children.

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Creatives in Arts & Culture

You are eligible if you fulfill the following:

For Pioneers:

• Have achieved global recognition due to exceptional creative work.

• Hold an internationally recognized award in a creative field.

• Have been nominated for an internationally recognized award in a creative field.

• Have earned a certificate of appreciation from an internationally recognized entity in a creative field.

• Hold an honorary position from an internationally recognized entity due to his/her achievements in a creative field.

For Top Talents:

• Have achieved local or regional recognition due to exceptional creative work.

• Earned a certificate of appreciation from a locally or regionally recognized entity in a creative field.

• Have a nomination certificate for a well-known local or regional award in a creative field.

• Hold an honorary position from a locally or regionally recognized entity due to his/her achievements in a creative field.

For Distinguished Professionals:

• A professional with distinctive work in a creative and intellectual field.

• Have a minimum of five-years professional work experience in an intellectual and creative field.

• Have creative work that has been published or distributed locally, regionally, or internationally within the last three years.

• Have creative work that has achieved recognition from the creative community.

• Have worked with well-known and reputable entities locally, regionally, or internationally (i.e., festivals, forums, exhibitions etc.).

• Has received attention for his/her creative work from critics, media, or specialized entities.

• Hold an active membership in a reputable international art organization or association.

Documents Required to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Creatives in Arts & Culture

To apply for the Brilliant Talents category, you will need to provide: 

• A portfolio/CV showing experience and achievements in the field of specialization.

• Samples of creative work or evidence showing experience and achievements in a field of specialization.

• Evidence of ten or more years of experience in a field of specialization.

• Evidence of having carried out creative/cultural activities that have been noted by critics, the media, Government or private institutions (either in the UAE or internationally).

• Evidence of having sponsorship or a grant in a field of specialization.

• Evidence of having obtained an artistic, creative, or cultural award / recognition / accreditation received from an accredited or recognized body.

• Evidence of having produced artistic works that have been distributed locally or internationally.

• Evidence of membership in an international or well-known organization or association in a field of specialization.

• A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Culture and Youth or Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism.

How to apply for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Creatives in Arts & Culture?

Click here to apply for your Golden Visa nomination through Abu Dhabi Residents Office

Additionally, applicants can also submit their application online through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) at: https://icp.gov.ae.

Duration

• 10 years