Abu Dhabi launches new creative visa scheme
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Residency open to wide range of talented individuals .
A Creative Visa has been launched in Abu Dhabi. It seeks to support individuals contributing to the cultural and creative industries in the UAE Capital.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) on Sunday announced that the Creative Visa is open to a wide range of talented individuals .
They must be operating within key fields across all domains within the cultural and creative industries, including heritage, performing arts, visual arts, design and crafts, gaming and e-sports, media and publishing.
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Full list of categories of residents who can get long-term visas.
Abu Dhabi recently announced a programme that offers talented professionals, students and investors 5- and 10-year visas.
Called Thrive in Abu Dhabi, the scheme also offers UAE citizenship to some. Authorities will announce the eligibility criteria for citizenship soon.
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Investors in Abu Dhabi are eligible for a 10-year visa if they fulfil one or more of the following criteria:
- A minimum Dh2 million capital deposit in an investment fund/bank account inside Abu Dhabi.