The UAE Golden Visa supports entrepreneurs, founders and innovative business owners who have established qualifying ventures or intend to develop approved entrepreneurial projects in the UAE.
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There are several possible eligibility routes.
Route 1 – Existing Entrepreneurial Venture
An applicant may qualify if they own or are a partner in a UAE-registered entrepreneurial venture classified as a qualifying SME operating within an approved field and generating annual revenue of at least AED 1 million.
Route 2 – Approved Entrepreneurial Project
An applicant may qualify where a proposed entrepreneurial project has received approval from an accredited business incubator, the Ministry of Economy, ICP or another competent local authority.
Route 3 – Successful Previous Venture
An entrepreneur may qualify where they founded or co-founded one or more entrepreneurial ventures that were previously sold for a total value of at least AED 7 million, subject to the applicable approval requirements.
Depending on the route:
The qualifying entrepreneurial venture should generally generate annual revenue of at least AED 1 million under the current federal criteria.
Not necessarily. Different entrepreneurial routes exist, including routes involving approved proposed ventures.
Potentially. Eligibility will depend on the project, approvals and applicable entrepreneur criteria.
A founder or co-founder of qualifying entrepreneurial ventures previously sold for an aggregate value of at least AED 7 million may qualify subject to applicable authority approval.
No. A business plan alone does not guarantee eligibility. The project may require approval from an authorised incubator or competent government authority.
Yes. Devenir Corporate Services can assist with UAE company formation, licensing, corporate documentation and Golden Visa support.
Our corporate services and immigration teams can assist entrepreneurs from initial business structuring and company setup through to Golden Visa eligibility and application support.
Every applicant’s circumstances are different.
Let Devenir Corporate Services review your profile, identify the most suitable route and guide you throughout the application process.
Golden Visa eligibility, documentation, government fees, processing times and procedural requirements are determined by the relevant UAE authorities and may change from time to time. Information provided on this website is intended for general guidance only and does not constitute a guarantee of eligibility or approval.
Final eligibility and approval remain subject to assessment by the competent UAE government authorities.
Devenir Corporate Services provides professional assistance with eligibility assessment, document preparation, application coordination and related corporate and residency services.
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