WhatsApp quoteThe 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. GoldenKey processes the Entrepreneur Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. Dubai is the main sourcing and re-export hub for Nigerian importers buying electronics, vehicles and building materials, which gives Nigerian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is granted. From day one, the most common businesses Nigerians open through GoldenKey are in general trading, oil and gas services, logistics and fashion, although Entrepreneur Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
Just as important, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Eligibility for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa requires own or partner in a UAE SME with annual revenue of at least AED 1 million. For Nigerians, the practical advantages of Entrepreneur Golden Visa are the ease of travel between Nigeria and the UAE, English is Nigeria's business language, which makes UAE paperwork routine, and a banking system that processes Nigerian naira (NGN) transfers daily.
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. If the authority raises a query on the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Nigerians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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
Just as important, we file the visa submission with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Nigerians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is released, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Nigerians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Passport copy
- Audited financials or incubator letter
- Ministry of Economy approval
- Trade licence
- Medical fitness certificate
- Educational certificates attested by the Nigeria authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
On the ground, the figures below for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Nigerians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Day to day, pricing for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Nigerians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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
Importantly, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Nigerians no longer requires a local partner. 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 Nigerians predictable.
Why GoldenKey
In practice, after your Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. Put simply, most of our Entrepreneur Golden Visa customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Nigerians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
To be clear, 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
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.
What does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa cost in total?
In practice, government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
Do Nigerians need a UAE visa before applying for Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Nigeria with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Nigerian citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes. Nigerians can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
