WhatsApp quoteImportantly, 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, unlike a standard residence visa, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa does not depend on an employer or a company sponsor, and it allows you to stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing residency. Crucially, filipinos are one of the largest communities in the UAE, estimated at around 700,000 to 1,000,000 people, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Filipino applications every day and process them without hesitation. Filipino entrepreneurs run thousands of UAE restaurants, salons, clinics and trading firms, which gives Filipino entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is issued.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
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. From day one, golden Visa holders receive an Emirates ID valid for the full 10-year term, which simplifies banking, leases and school enrolment. From day one, filipino applicants benefit from the fact that Entrepreneur Golden Visa already has many Filipino shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Philippines documents and name formats instantly.
How Entrepreneur Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
Crucially, we review your profile against the Entrepreneur Golden Visa rules and give you a straight answer on eligibility before any fees are paid.
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. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Filipinos, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Application and medical
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
Your 10-year Entrepreneur Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Filipinos this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
The document list for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Filipinos is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Ministry of Economy approval
- Passport copy
- Audited financials or incubator letter
- A passport issued by Philippines with at least six months' validity
- Trade licence
- Educational certificates attested by the Philippines authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
All prices for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Filipinos are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. Use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Filipinos; 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Filipinos can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. 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 Filipinos for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an Entrepreneur Golden Visa file. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Filipinos, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Day to day, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Filipinos.
As a rule, 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
What does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa cost in total?
Government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
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.
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 a Filipino citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Absolutely. Filipinos can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Filipinos need a UAE visa before applying for Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Philippines with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
