United Arab Emirates entrepreneur and start-up visa
1 current source-backed entrepreneur and start-up pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-14
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurs may qualify for the UAE Golden Visa when they have an innovative or technical project supported by project-value evidence and a letter from an incubator or relevant emirate authority; the entrepreneur residence lasts five years. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | Application fee | 200 AED | Official source |
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | Application fee (issuance) | 1,000 AED | Official source |
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 2 days | Official source |
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | First permit valid for | 120 months | Official source |
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | Minimum investment | 500,000 AED | Official source |
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | The exact UAE category table gives the entrepreneur Golden visa a five-year duration and requires proof of an innovative or technical project, documents proving project value, and a letter from a business incubator or relevant emirate authority. | Official source |
| Golden visa for entrepreneurs | The official UAE Government Golden visa page states that this long-term residence visa enables foreign talents to live, work or study in the UAE; the same page lists entrepreneurs and exceptional-talent or rare-specialisation applicants among the eligible categories. | Official source |