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 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 South Koreans open through GoldenKey are in construction, electronics, beauty and cosmetics and energy, although Entrepreneur Golden Visa supports almost any activity. On the ground, payments between South Korea and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, South Korean won (KRW) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with South Korean business profiles.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
In short, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa is granted by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. As we tell every client, 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. Put simply, south Korean applicants benefit from the fact that Entrepreneur Golden Visa already has many South Korean shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise South Korea documents and name formats instantly.
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 South Koreans.
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.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa application with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment. If the authority raises a query on the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for South Koreans at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is released, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship.
Documents required
In short, for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for South Koreans the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Trade licence
- Passport copy
- To be clear, ministry of Economy approval
- A passport issued by South Korea with at least six months' validity
- Medical fitness certificate
- A police clearance certificate from South Korea if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
The figures below for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for South Koreans are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. For most clients, pricing for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for South Koreans depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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
Just as important, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for South Koreans. Day to day, 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 South Koreans for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for South Koreans happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for South Koreans for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. 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 South Koreans.
Day to day, tell us about your plans for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for South Koreans and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
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.
Is the Entrepreneur Golden Visa renewable?
It can. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
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.
How long does the process take for South Korean applicants?
For most clients, processing for South Koreans follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from South Korea that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Can a South Korean citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Absolutely. South Koreans can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
