WhatsApp quoteAs we tell every client, 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. The Entrepreneur Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residence visa for company owners of SMEs or start-ups with annual revenue of AED 1 million or more, or those whose venture is approved by an accredited incubator. In practice, chinese nationals are a community of roughly 200,000 to 300,000 people, with Dragon Mart and International City as its commercial heart, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Chinese applications every day and process them without hesitation. China is the UAE's largest non-oil trading partner and Jebel Ali is the main gateway for Chinese goods into the Middle East and Africa, which gives Chinese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is issued.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
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. To be clear, 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. Crucially, many Chinese entrepreneurs run Entrepreneur Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in China, 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Chinese nationals.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
Day to day, we obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category.
Step 3Application and medical
In our experience, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa file 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 Chinese nationals in real time.
Step 4Stamping and family
In practice, 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
The document list for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Chinese nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A bank statement from your China bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Ministry of Economy approval
- Educational certificates attested by the China authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Trade licence
- A passport issued by China with at least six months' validity
- Medical fitness certificate
Pricing
As we tell every client, pricing for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Chinese nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. To be clear, use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Chinese nationals; 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
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Chinese nationals. On the ground, 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 Chinese nationals.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Chinese nationals for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. You deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. 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 Chinese nationals happen the same day they are ready.
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 Chinese nationals.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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 Chinese citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes. Chinese nationals can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from China join me?
Put simply, once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
