- The 10-year Golden Visa permits foreign nationals to live, work, and study in the UAE with 100% sponsorship independence.
- Entrepreneurs can qualify by establishing an innovative startup or a company with a minimum capital contribution of AED 2,000,000.
- Golden Visa holders can sponsor family members (spouses, children of any age) and unlimited domestic helpers.
- Unlike standard residence visas, Golden Visa holders can remain outside the UAE for longer than 6 months without visa invalidation.
Key Benefits of the UAE Golden Visa
The UAE Golden Visa is designed to attract and retain top entrepreneurial talent, high-net-worth investors, and industry pioneers from across the globe.
Key advantages include exemption from requiring a local employer sponsor, the ability to sponsor unlimited dependents, and freedom to travel abroad without time limitations.
Eligibility Criteria for Business Investors
Investors can qualify through several primary routes:
1. Owning or partnering in a UAE commercial establishment with capital valuation of not less than AED 2 Million.
2. Founding an approved startup recognized by an accredited business incubator or the Ministry of Economy.
3. Generating audited business revenue demonstrating substantial contribution to the UAE innovation ecosystem.
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