WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey processes the Entrepreneur Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. 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. The most common businesses Norwegians open through GoldenKey are in oil and gas services, maritime, seafood exports and renewable energy, although Entrepreneur Golden Visa supports almost any activity. As we tell every client, for Norwegian founders, the UAE is around 7 hours from Oslo, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Norway, and English is the working language.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
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. Eligibility for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa requires own or partner in a UAE SME with annual revenue of at least AED 1 million. Norwegian applicants benefit from the fact that Entrepreneur Golden Visa already has many Norwegian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Norway supporting documents and name formats instantly.
How Entrepreneur Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your supporting 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
In our experience, 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 Norwegians in real time.
Step 3Application and medical
Day to day, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa application is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
As a rule, once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Norwegians in real time.
Documents required
For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Norwegians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A bank statement from your Norway bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport issued by Norway with at least six months' validity
- Medical fitness certificate
- Trade licence
- A police clearance certificate from Norway if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Norway authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Norwegians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Norwegians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Norwegians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Crucially, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Norwegians for international company owners.
Why GoldenKey
After your Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. 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 Norwegians. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Entrepreneur Golden Visa submission is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team.
To be clear, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Norwegians.
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 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.
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 UAE residence visa for the same duration.
Do Norwegians need a UAE visa before applying for Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
No — You can apply for the licence from Norway with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Norwegian citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes. Norwegians can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
