Golden visa is a 10-year residency program which allows a person to live and work in foreign nation. UAE has recently opened their doors for Content Creators with a specialized Golden visa program. This visa will allow content creators to live, work and create content in the country without the need of sponsorship. It can be renewed after 10-years as long as a person fulfills the eligibility criteria.
Creators HQ is the official endorsing entity who will review all the golden visa applications for content creators and confirm the endorsement to the authorities. The UAE government is backing up this initiative by allocating $40.8 million funds. The fund will assist Golden Visa applications, help them with business registration and provide relocation services.
Content creators from various streams can register under this visa such as writers, filmmakers, influencers, photographers, and digital storytellers.
BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM:
- 10 year residency in the UAE without any local sponsor
- Visa renewal if eligibility criteria is met
- Sponsorship can be extended to spouse and dependent children
- Parents can also be sponsored
- Tax free income
- Sole business ownership
- Hassle-free entry and exit
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Proven track record in digital content creation
- Recipient of recognition or awards in content space
- Potential for creative value and contributing to the UAE community
- Exhibit consistent growth and engagement in their content effort
Content Creator Golden visa can be applied through Creator HQ website. The team will review their application and endorse eligibility based on the Content Creators and Creative Talent Category criteria. Once the application is approved, nomination will be sent through email along with further steps for visa application.
STEPS TO APPLY FOR VISA
- Apply for Golden Visa through Creators HQ website
- Once application is approved, candidates will get nomination email
- One has to go through Medical test, provide original passport, emirates ID (if applicable) and passport size photo with white background
- Proceed towards Service 1 center for golden visa printing
- Collect Emirates ID from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security
You can read more information from this website.
