🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Media / journalist
Golden Visa (Media Professionals) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Press accreditation | Required |
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.nma.gov.ae/en/initiatives/Golden-visa.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Press accreditation
“To grant a residence for people from the cultural and creative fields, a recommendation from the Ministry of Culture and Youth is required.”
https://www.nma.gov.ae/en/initiatives/Golden-visa · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://www.nma.gov.ae/en/initiatives/Golden-visa · verified 2026-06-21
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.