WhatsApp quoteIn short, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable 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. In our experience, 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. Indians are the largest expatriate community in the UAE, estimated at well over three million people, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Indian applications every day and process them without hesitation. As a rule, the most common businesses Indians open through GoldenKey are in trading, IT and software, retail and construction, although Entrepreneur Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
On the ground, 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. As we tell every client, eligibility for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa requires own or partner in a UAE SME with annual revenue of at least AED 1 million. For Indians, the practical advantages of Entrepreneur Golden Visa are the ease of travel between India and the UAE, Hindi, English and most regional languages are widely understood in UAE business circles, and a banking system that processes Indian rupee (INR) transfers daily.
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
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Indians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Application and medical
In our experience, we file the visa application with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship. If the authority raises a query on the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Indians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Put simply, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Indians.
- A police clearance certificate from India if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Trade licence
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
- Ministry of Economy approval
- A passport issued by India with at least six months' validity
Pricing
As we tell every client, pricing for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Indians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Indians; 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
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Indians predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Indians and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Entrepreneur Golden Visa request is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. To be clear, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Indians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Indians, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
Can a Indian citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes. Indians can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Indian applicants?
Just as important, processing for Indians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from India that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
