WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, 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. For most clients, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE UAE residence visa for business owners 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 Portuguese nationals open through GoldenKey are in technology, hospitality, engineering and renewable energy, although Entrepreneur Golden Visa supports almost any activity. Portuguese nationals are a smaller community active in engineering, hospitality and technology, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Portuguese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
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. To be clear, eligibility for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa requires own or partner in a UAE SME with annual revenue of at least AED 1 million. To be clear, many Portuguese business owners run Entrepreneur Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Portugal, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
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.
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 Portuguese nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Application and medical
The Entrepreneur Golden Visa request is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Portuguese nationals.
Documents required
Importantly, for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Portuguese nationals the issuing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Audited financials or incubator letter
- A police clearance certificate from Portugal if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Passport copy
- A passport issued by Portugal with at least six months' validity
- Medical fitness certificate
- A bank statement from your Portugal bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Crucially, all prices for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Portuguese nationals 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 Portuguese 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
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 Portuguese nationals. Day to day, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Portuguese nationals and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
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 business owners from more than 60 countries with the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Portuguese nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Portuguese nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Portuguese nationals in a single conversation.
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.
How long does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including the Ministry of Economy approval, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
Is the Entrepreneur Golden Visa renewable?
Yes. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
Can a Portuguese citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
It can. Portuguese 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 Portugal and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and Portugal 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.
