United Arab Emirates UAE Golden Visa (Entrepreneur) — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Program
UAE Golden Visa (Entrepreneur)
Type
Entrepreneur
Status
Active
Initial Duration
120 months
Renewable
Yes
(120 mo)
10-year residency for entrepreneurs with a successful business generating AED 1M+ annually, or founders of an innovative project valued at AED 500K+ approved by a UAE incubator.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup equity | AED 500,000 | $136,000 | -- | Yes | Required |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Endorsement Required
Incubator
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
25
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Exempt
Tax Rate
0.0%
Regime Name
No personal income tax
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
14–90 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Requires approval from UAE incubator or business authority. Startup must be in a future-oriented or technology sector valued at AED 500K+, or annual revenue AED 1M+. Can also qualify with AED 2M investment and track record.
📋 ALSO IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
United Arab Emirates also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Dubai Virtual Working Programme (digital nomad visa)