WhatsApp quoteAs we tell every client, unlike a standard residency 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. From day one, if you qualify for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. For most clients, the most common businesses French nationals open through GoldenKey are in luxury retail, hospitality, aviation and energy, although Entrepreneur Golden Visa supports almost any activity. French brands and groups have a major footprint in the UAE, from Louvre Abu Dhabi to the Sorbonne campus, which gives French entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is granted.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
From day one, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. In practice, 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. GoldenKey has prepared Entrepreneur Golden Visa files for French clients in luxury retail, hospitality, aviation and energy, which means we know which France documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
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.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
We obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for French nationals in real time.
Step 3Application and medical
In short, we file the visa request with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for French nationals.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for French nationals.
- Trade licence
- Audited financials or incubator letter
- A police clearance certificate from France if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your France bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
Pricing
Pricing for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for French nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for French nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
| 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
In our experience, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for French nationals for international founders. Put simply, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for French nationals and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on an Entrepreneur Golden Visa file. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for French nationals for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for French nationals.
Start your Entrepreneur Golden Visa journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is the Entrepreneur Golden Visa renewable?
Yes, it can. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
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 French nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from France with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a French citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes. French nationals can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
