WhatsApp quoteIn short, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residency visa for business 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. Just as important, 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. the UAE is Germany's most important trading partner in the Arab world and a regional distribution base for German industry, which gives German entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is issued. Just as important, germans are a well-organised business community with a German Emirati Joint Council and hundreds of Mittelstand subsidiaries, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see German applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
The Entrepreneur Golden Visa is granted by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. On the ground, 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 German clients in engineering, industrial machinery, automotive and renewable energy, which means we know which Germany documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
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. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Germans this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa application with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Germans, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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
Here is what you will need for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Germans; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Trade licence
- Medical fitness certificate
- A bank statement from your Germany bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Audited financials or incubator letter
- Educational certificates attested by the Germany authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Germany if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
All prices for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Germans are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Germans; 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'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 Germans. Just as important, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Germans a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
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 Germans happen the same day they are ready. As a rule, 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. As a rule, our quotations for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Germans list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.
From day one, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Germans step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa cost in total?
For most clients, 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.
Can a German citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes. Germans can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Germany and the UAE?
In our experience, the UAE has double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries. Whether Germany is covered and how it applies to you depends on the current treaty position, which GoldenKey checks with a tax adviser before you rely on it.
