The Golden Residence Permit is granted to individuals with exceptional talents in fields of importance to the country, including the following categories: (people of culture and art, innovators and inventors, athletes, and talents in the field of digital technology). The residence permit is valid for 10 years and may be extended if the same conditions are met.
Cultural and Artistic Persons:
1. A copy of the sponsored person's passport. 2- A nomination letter from the Ministry of Culture, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, or the Emirates Media Council.
3- A portfolio of the most important international and creative achievements. Innovators and inventors:
1- A copy of the sponsored person's passport. 2- A nomination letter from the Ministry of Economy or the relevant local authority.
Athletes:
1- A copy of the sponsored person's passport. 2- A nomination letter from the Ministry of Sports or the Dubai Sports Council. Digital technology talents:
1- A copy of the sponsored person's passport. 2- A nomination letter from the Emirates Council for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transactions.
1. A copy of the sponsored person's passport. 2- A nomination letter from the Ministry of Culture, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, or the Emirates Media Council.
3- A portfolio of the most important international and creative achievements. Innovators and inventors:
1- A copy of the sponsored person's passport. 2- A nomination letter from the Ministry of Economy or the relevant local authority.
Athletes:
1- A copy of the sponsored person's passport. 2- A nomination letter from the Ministry of Sports or the Dubai Sports Council. Digital technology talents:
1- A copy of the sponsored person's passport. 2- A nomination letter from the Emirates Council for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transactions.
Digital channels (website/smart application):
1. Log in to the smart services system through (UAE Pass or username).
2. Search for the service to be applied for.
3. Fill in the application data, where applicable.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Amer Service Centre:
1. Visit the nearest Amer Service Centre.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
1. Log in to the smart services system through (UAE Pass or username).
2. Search for the service to be applied for.
3. Fill in the application data, where applicable.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Amer Service Centre:
1. Visit the nearest Amer Service Centre.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Residence permit fee: AED1100
Extra charge :
Knowledge Dirham: AED10
Innovation Dirham: AED10
Fee inside the country: AED500
Delivery: AED20
Note The issuance fee increases by AED100 annually whenever the residency is over two years.
Extra charge :
Knowledge Dirham: AED10
Innovation Dirham: AED10
Fee inside the country: AED500
Delivery: AED20
Note The issuance fee increases by AED100 annually whenever the residency is over two years.
First Category: Global Pioneer
A person with a distinguished global standing as a result of his/her outstanding creative work. One or more of the following criteria must be met:
• Receive a recognized global or international award in the field of creativity.
• Be nominated for a recognized global award.
• Receive a certificate of appreciation from a recognized global entity.
• Hold an honorary position in a recognized global entity as a result of his/her outstanding creativity.
Second Category: Locally or Regionally Prominent A person with a distinguished local or regional standing as a result of his/her outstanding creativity. One of the following criteria must be met:
• Receive a certificate of appreciation from a recognized local or regional entity.
• Be nominated for a recognized local or regional award.
• Hold an honorary position in a recognized local or regional entity as a result of his/her outstanding creativity. ____________________________
Third Category: Distinguished Practitioner A person practicing a creative profession with a distinguished production record, meeting the following criteria:
1. At least five (5) years of professional experience in intellectual or creative production.
2. Possess published or distributed creative works within the last three (3) years, whether: o Locally, regionally, or internationally
3. His/her works must have received clear recognition from: o Critics, the media, or specialized entities
4. He/She must have collaborated with well-known and prestigious entities, locally or internationally, through: o Commercial contracts and participation in festivals, exhibitions, forums, celebrations, or teams. 5. He/ She must be an active member of a prestigious international arts organization or association.
Athletes Category: Initial approval is obtained by the nominating authorities, and final approval is obtained by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, in accordance with the regulations and requirements.
A person with a distinguished global standing as a result of his/her outstanding creative work. One or more of the following criteria must be met:
• Receive a recognized global or international award in the field of creativity.
• Be nominated for a recognized global award.
• Receive a certificate of appreciation from a recognized global entity.
• Hold an honorary position in a recognized global entity as a result of his/her outstanding creativity.
Second Category: Locally or Regionally Prominent A person with a distinguished local or regional standing as a result of his/her outstanding creativity. One of the following criteria must be met:
• Receive a certificate of appreciation from a recognized local or regional entity.
• Be nominated for a recognized local or regional award.
• Hold an honorary position in a recognized local or regional entity as a result of his/her outstanding creativity. ____________________________
Third Category: Distinguished Practitioner A person practicing a creative profession with a distinguished production record, meeting the following criteria:
1. At least five (5) years of professional experience in intellectual or creative production.
2. Possess published or distributed creative works within the last three (3) years, whether: o Locally, regionally, or internationally
3. His/her works must have received clear recognition from: o Critics, the media, or specialized entities
4. He/She must have collaborated with well-known and prestigious entities, locally or internationally, through: o Commercial contracts and participation in festivals, exhibitions, forums, celebrations, or teams. 5. He/ She must be an active member of a prestigious international arts organization or association.
Athletes Category: Initial approval is obtained by the nominating authorities, and final approval is obtained by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, in accordance with the regulations and requirements.
Digital channels (website/smart application):
The service is available 24/7
Amer Service Centre:
Services are available during the center's official business hours
The service is available 24/7
Amer Service Centre:
Services are available during the center's official business hours
48.0 Hour(s)
- One of the conditions for retaining a Golden Residence Permit is the ability to support oneself and one's family without needing government support.
- Please note that your nomination by the competent authority does not constitute final approval for the Golden Residence Permit. Final approval is subject to evaluation by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, after reviewing the file and meeting all approved conditions and criteria.
- Golden Residence Permit holders are exempt from the 180-day stay abroad law, as the residence permit is considered void only if it expires outside the country.
- Please note that your nomination by the competent authority does not constitute final approval for the Golden Residence Permit. Final approval is subject to evaluation by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, after reviewing the file and meeting all approved conditions and criteria.
- Golden Residence Permit holders are exempt from the 180-day stay abroad law, as the residence permit is considered void only if it expires outside the country.
1. Renewing a golden residence visa (Pioneers of Humanitarian Work).
2. Amendment of all types of residence permit data.
3. Cancellation of all types of residence permits.
Service details last updated on:
08/08/2021
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