WhatsApp quoteImportantly, unlike 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. As a rule, 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 is a 10-year renewable UAE UAE residence visa for founders of SMEs or start-ups with annual revenue of AED 1 million or more, or those whose venture is approved by an accredited incubator.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
Crucially, processing of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is 4 to 8 weeks including the Ministry of Economy approval, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. Crucially, 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. Day to day, benefits of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa include 10-year residency for the founder, sponsor co-business owners, spouse and children and flexible residency without a sponsor company.
Documents required
For the cost of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Trade licence
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
- Audited financials or incubator letter
- Put simply, ministry of Economy approval
Pricing
As a rule, the figures below for the cost of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for the cost of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa; 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 cost of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Crucially, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the cost of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, 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. From day one, you deal with one named case manager from the first call until your Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. 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.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the cost of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa in a single conversation.
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.
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.
What does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa cost in total?
Government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
How long does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including the Ministry of Economy approval, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
