WhatsApp quoteThe Entrepreneur Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable 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. If you qualify for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. the UK and UAE share deep commercial ties, with thousands of British-owned SMEs operating from UAE free zones, which gives British entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Entrepreneur Golden Visa licence is issued. GoldenKey has British customers from London, Manchester and Birmingham, and our consultants understand the supporting documents released in United Kingdom and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Entrepreneur Golden Visa
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. The most common questions we receive about the Entrepreneur Golden Visa concern revenue evidence, incubators and co-founder inclusion, all of which we address below. British applicants benefit from the fact that Entrepreneur Golden Visa already has many British shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise United Kingdom 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.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for British nationals.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa request with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
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. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for British nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Crucially, for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for British nationals the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Trade licence
- A passport released by United Kingdom with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from United Kingdom if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Medical fitness certificate
- Audited financials or incubator letter
- A bank statement from your United Kingdom bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Pricing for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for British nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for British 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Day to day, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for British nationals no longer requires a local partner. 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 British nationals predictable.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for British nationals. In practice, our quotations for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for British nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Just as important, 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 British nationals happen the same day they are ready.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for British nationals, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
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?
Absolutely. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
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 residence visa for the same duration.
Can a British citizen own 100% of a company in Entrepreneur Golden Visa?
Yes — British nationals can own the full share capital of a Entrepreneur Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for British applicants?
Processing for British nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from United Kingdom that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
