WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residency 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. 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 Irish nationals open through GoldenKey are in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, although Entrepreneur Golden Visa supports almost any activity. Importantly, payments between Ireland and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Irish business profiles.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
Benefits of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa include 10-year residency for the founder, sponsor co-founders, spouse and children and flexible residency without a sponsor company. The Entrepreneur Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. GoldenKey has prepared Entrepreneur Golden Visa files for Irish customers in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, which means we know which Ireland documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Entrepreneur Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
We review your profile against the Entrepreneur Golden Visa rules and give you a straight answer on eligibility before any fees are paid. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Irish nationals.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
We secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Entrepreneur Golden Visa categories.
Step 3Application and medical
The Entrepreneur Golden Visa submission is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Irish nationals.
Step 4Stamping and family
As we tell every client, your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship.
Documents required
For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Irish nationals the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Ministry of Economy approval
- Passport copy
- Audited financials or incubator letter
- A bank statement from your Ireland bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Educational certificates attested by the Ireland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Medical fitness certificate
Pricing
From day one, the figures below for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Irish nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Irish nationals; 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
In short, 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 Irish nationals. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Irish nationals 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 Irish nationals happen the same day they are ready. As we tell every client, 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 Irish nationals. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Irish nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
For most clients, if you would like a written quotation for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Irish nationals, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including the Ministry of Economy approval, depending on how fast the approving authority responds.
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.
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 Irish citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Absolutely. Irish nationals 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 Ireland and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Ireland have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
