WhatsApp quoteUnlike a standard residence visa, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa does not depend on an employer or a company sponsor, and it allows you to stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing residency. Just as important, 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. Canadian universities, engineering firms and agri-food exporters are well established in the UAE, which gives Canadian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is released. From day one, the most common businesses Canadians open through GoldenKey are in education, engineering, healthcare and technology, although Entrepreneur Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
In our experience, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. 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. Many Canadian founders run Entrepreneur Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Canada, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Entrepreneur Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your documents against the Entrepreneur Golden Visa criteria and tells you plainly whether you qualify now or what would make you eligible. If the authority raises a query on the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
Crucially, we secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Entrepreneur Golden Visa categories.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians in real time.
Step 4Stamping and family
Once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one.
Documents required
In our experience, for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Ministry of Economy approval
- A passport issued by Canada with at least six months' validity
- Trade licence
- Educational certificates attested by the Canada authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Canada if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Passport copy
Pricing
For most clients, all prices for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. To be clear, use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, we will tell you plainly if Entrepreneur Golden Visa is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. Just as important, most of our Entrepreneur Golden Visa clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. From day one, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians happen the same day they are ready.
In practice, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including the Ministry of Economy approval, depending on how fast the approving authority responds.
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 residence visa for the same duration.
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.
Can a Canadian citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes. Canadians can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Canadians need a UAE visa before applying for Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Canada with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
