WhatsApp quoteThe 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. For most clients, 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. 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.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
From day one, 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. In practice, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. For most clients, 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.
How Entrepreneur Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your supporting documents against the Entrepreneur Golden Visa criteria and tells you plainly whether you qualify now or what would make you eligible.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa. For documents for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa request with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
Step 4Stamping and family
Day to day, your 10-year Entrepreneur Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to documents for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa.
Documents required
Just as important, for documents for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa the licensing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Medical fitness certificate
- Audited financials or incubator letter
- Ministry of Economy approval
- Trade licence
- Passport copy
Pricing
As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for documents for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for documents for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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 2026-10-06.
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 documents for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of documents for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa predictable.
Why GoldenKey
In practice, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Entrepreneur Golden Visa file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. Most of our Entrepreneur Golden Visa clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Entrepreneur Golden Visa file is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team.
Put simply, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for documents for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including the Ministry of Economy approval, depending on how without delay 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 UAE residence visa for the same duration.
What does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa cost in total?
Put simply, government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
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.
