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Golden visa
Where
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
When
2020
2020
Who
Uae cabinet, emirates science council, ministry of economy, ministry of culture and youth
Uae cabinet, emirates science council, ministry of economy, ministry of culture and youth
Website of the policy/measure
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Description of the policy/measure
In 2018, the uae issued the golden visa, which is a new system for granting 10-year residence visa to researchers in the fields of science and knowledge and those with specialized talents such as doctors, specialists, scientists, inventors, as well as creative individuals in the field of culture and arts. the visa extends to the spouse and children of the recipient and can be renewed after 10 years. the new system allows the uae to attract top talents and creatives in the cultural sector and to contribute to the development of a vibrant creative sector. this allows recipients flexibility, as their residence in the uae is no longer tied to their employment with an organization, and gives them the stability to be able to innovate in the uae.
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Transversal Priority(ies)
Results achieved
The golden visa came into effect in 2019 and many creatives and artists have been granted the visa and 10-year residency in the uae.
Evaluation of the policy/measure
A comprehensive framework to support creatives is required for them to be able to produce and innovate in the uae. many supporting initiatives have been established to further encourage talent to choose the uae as a destination, and some of those include funding institutions to support smes, faster and easier businesses licensing processes have been established across the country, amongst other measures. all of these initiatives and further planned initiatives will ensure that the uae becomes an attractive destination for talent and creativity.