WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, if you qualify for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. 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. The most common businesses Japanese nationals open through GoldenKey are in automotive, trading, energy and engineering, although Entrepreneur Golden Visa supports almost any activity. Japanese nationals are a community of several thousand, mainly in trading houses, automotive, energy and engineering, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Japanese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
In short, benefits of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa include 10-year residency for the founder, sponsor co-business owners, 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. Many Japanese company owners run Entrepreneur Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Japan, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
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 secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Entrepreneur Golden Visa categories. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Japanese nationals in real time.
Step 3Application and medical
The visa submission is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Japanese nationals in real time.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Japanese nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A bank statement from your Japan bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Japan if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Japan authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Medical fitness certificate
- Trade licence
- A passport issued by Japan with at least six months' validity
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Japanese nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Japanese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Japanese nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Japanese nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
In practice, 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 Japanese nationals. Importantly, 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 request sit. Just as important, every Entrepreneur Golden Visa package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Japanese nationals step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Entrepreneur Golden Visa renewable?
Absolutely. 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 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.
Can a Japanese citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes. Japanese 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 Japan and the UAE?
Absolutely. The UAE and Japan 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.
