WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey processes the Entrepreneur Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. If you qualify for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. UAE nationals and residents are local founders and existing residents who want a second business, a free zone licence or an offshore holding structure, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Emirati applications every day and process them without hesitation. existing residents can generally set up faster because Emirates ID and local address proof are already in place, which gives Emirati entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is released.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
The Entrepreneur Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. 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. Many Emirati entrepreneurs run Entrepreneur Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in United Arab Emirates, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Entrepreneur Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your documents against the Entrepreneur Golden Visa criteria and tells you plainly whether you qualify now or what would make you eligible. If the authority raises a query on the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for UAE nationals and residents at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
In our experience, we obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category.
Step 3Application and medical
On the ground, we file the visa application with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for UAE nationals and residents this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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
For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for UAE nationals and residents the licensing authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Educational certificates attested by the United Arab Emirates authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from United Arab Emirates if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Trade licence
- Medical fitness certificate
- A bank statement from your United Arab Emirates bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Ministry of Economy approval
Pricing
Crucially, use the table below to compare packages for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for UAE nationals and residents; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for UAE nationals and residents are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
| 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
Crucially, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for UAE nationals and residents no longer requires a local partner. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for UAE nationals and residents a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
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 UAE nationals and residents happen the same day they are ready. In our experience, after your Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Entrepreneur Golden Visa submission, download your supporting documents and pay invoices from your phone.
In short, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for UAE nationals and residents 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.
How long does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including the Ministry of Economy approval, depending on how fast the approving authority responds.
Can I work or run a business on the Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
It can. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
Is there a double taxation agreement between United Arab Emirates and the UAE?
To be clear, as a UAE resident you benefit from the UAE's network of double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries once you hold a tax residency certificate.
How long does the process take for Emirati applicants?
Crucially, processing for UAE nationals and residents follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from United Arab Emirates that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
