The UAE expanded its Golden Visa nomination categories in 2026 to formally include nurses, teachers and academic staff, content creators and influencers, e-sports professionals and game developers, and Waqf donors.
Each category has its own nominating authority: content creators apply through Dubai's Creators HQ platform, teachers are assessed by KHDA in Dubai or RAK DOK in Ras Al Khaimah, and nurses need 15+ years of continuous service with Dubai Health. The reforms also removed the age cap on sponsored children and extended the same 10-year permit to spouses.
Full breakdown of every new category, the nominating authority for each, and how to apply: https://yalahdubai.com/golden-visa-expansion-2026-new-categories/
