WhatsApp quoteIn short, 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. The Entrepreneur Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE 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 UAE has become the principal international business hub for Russian-speaking entrepreneurs relocating operations abroad, which gives Russian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is granted. To be clear, payments between Russia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Russian rouble (RUB) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Russian business profiles.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
Day to day, eligibility for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa requires own or partner in a UAE SME with annual revenue of at least AED 1 million. Benefits of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa include 10-year residency for the founder, sponsor co-founders, spouse and children and flexible residency without a sponsor company. GoldenKey has prepared Entrepreneur Golden Visa files for Russian customers in IT and software, trading, real estate and e-commerce, which means we know which Russia documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Entrepreneur Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your papers 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Russians.
Step 3Application and medical
The Entrepreneur Golden Visa submission is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Russians.
Documents required
Just as important, for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Russians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Ministry of Economy approval
- Passport copy
- Trade licence
- A passport issued by Russia with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Russia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Medical fitness certificate
Pricing
Pricing for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Russians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. In short, the figures below for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Russians 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
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many founders choose it as a base for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Russians. As we tell every client, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Russians and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Entrepreneur Golden Visa application, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone. Most of our Entrepreneur Golden Visa clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Russians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Russians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
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 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.
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.
How long does the process take for Russian applicants?
As a rule, processing for Russians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Russia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Can a Russian citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes, it can. Russians can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
