WhatsApp quoteAs we tell every client, if you qualify for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. The Entrepreneur Golden Visa has become one of the most sought-after residency options in the world, and the criteria are clear once you know which authority approves your category. In short, payments between Belgium and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Belgian business profiles. From day one, for Belgian company owners, the UAE is around 7 hours from Brussels, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Belgium, and English is the business language; French and Dutch speakers are common in Dubai.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
Crucially, benefits of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa include 10-year residency for the founder, sponsor co-founders, spouse and children and flexible residency without a sponsor company. As we tell every client, the most common questions we receive about the Entrepreneur Golden Visa concern revenue evidence, incubators and co-founder inclusion, all of which we address below. Belgian applicants benefit from the fact that Entrepreneur Golden Visa already has many Belgian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Belgium documents and name formats instantly.
How Entrepreneur Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your documents against the Entrepreneur Golden Visa criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
We obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Application and medical
To be clear, we file the visa request with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
Step 4Stamping and family
Importantly, your 10-year Entrepreneur Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians.
- As we tell every client, ministry of Economy approval
- Passport copy
- A bank statement from your Belgium bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport issued by Belgium with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Belgium authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Trade licence
Pricing
As we tell every client, use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Government fees (approx.) | AED 5,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 15,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
As a rule, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians no longer requires a local partner. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
As a rule, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Belgians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Can I include my family in the Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes — Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a UAE residence visa for the same duration.
What does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa cost in total?
Just as important, government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
Can I work or run a business on the Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
Can a Belgian citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes. Belgians can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Belgians need a UAE visa before applying for Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Belgium with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
