United Arab Emirates UAE Startup Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
60 months
Renewable
Yes
(60 mo)
Residency visa for entrepreneurs starting innovative businesses in the UAE, with support from local incubators and accelerators.
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Endorsement Required
Incubator
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
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
42–84 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Requires credible business plan and support from UAE incubator/accelerator. Application fee AED 335.75 (~$90). For Golden Visa upgrade: AED 2M+ investment gets 10-year visa. Green Visa shareholders route needs AED 1M+ capital.
📋 ALSO IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
United Arab Emirates also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Dubai Virtual Working Programme (digital nomad visa)