WhatsApp quoteThe Entrepreneur Golden Visa has become one of the most sought-after residency options in the world, and the criteria are clear once you know which authority approves your category. 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. GoldenKey has Saudi clients from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, and our consultants understand the paperwork issued in Saudi Arabia and how to attest them for the UAE. The most common businesses Saudi nationals open through GoldenKey are in trading, real estate, hospitality and investment holding, although Entrepreneur Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
In short, 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. 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. GoldenKey has prepared Entrepreneur Golden Visa files for Saudi clients in trading, real estate, hospitality and investment holding, which means we know which Saudi Arabia paperwork need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Saudi nationals.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa.
Step 3Application and medical
The Entrepreneur Golden Visa file is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. If the authority raises a query on the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Saudi nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Saudi nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A passport granted by Saudi Arabia with at least six months' validity
- In our experience, ministry of Economy approval
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
- Trade licence
- Audited financials or incubator letter
Pricing
All prices for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Saudi nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Saudi nationals 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Saudi nationals and makes international pricing simple. 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 Saudi nationals predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, most of our Entrepreneur Golden Visa clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Importantly, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Entrepreneur Golden Visa file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. We will tell you plainly if Entrepreneur Golden Visa is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
On the ground, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Saudi nationals in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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 I work or run a business on the Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Absolutely. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
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 a Saudi citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
It can. Saudi nationals can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Saudi Arabia join me?
Once your investor visa is released you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
