WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residence visa for entrepreneurs of SMEs or start-ups with annual revenue of AED 1 million or more, or those whose venture is approved by an accredited incubator. 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. Bulgaria exports rose oil, food and software services to the UAE market, which gives Bulgarian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is issued. Importantly, for Bulgarian founders, the UAE is around 5 hours from Sofia, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Bulgaria, and English is the business language.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
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. To be clear, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Bulgarian applicants benefit from the fact that Entrepreneur Golden Visa already has many Bulgarian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Bulgaria 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Bulgarians is audit-ready.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa.
Step 3Application and medical
The Entrepreneur Golden Visa application is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Bulgarians.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year Entrepreneur Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship.
Documents required
For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Bulgarians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Passport copy
- Educational certificates attested by the Bulgaria authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- On the ground, ministry of Economy approval
- A police clearance certificate from Bulgaria if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Medical fitness certificate
- Audited financials or incubator letter
Pricing
The figures below for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Bulgarians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Bulgarians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Bulgarians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Bulgarians and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Bulgarians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Bulgarians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. After your Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Bulgarians in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Entrepreneur Golden Visa renewable?
Yes. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
No minimum stay applies. Golden Visa holders can remain outside the UAE for more than six months without the visa being cancelled.
How long does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including the Ministry of Economy approval, depending on how promptly the approving authority responds.
Can a Bulgarian citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes — Bulgarians can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Bulgarians need a UAE visa before applying for Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Bulgaria with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
