Business & investor visas.
Visas for business owners, partners and investors, from a visit to explore opportunities to long-term residence through your company.
For business peopleAt a glance
Options include a visit visa to explore business opportunities, investor or partner residence, the Green visa and the Golden Visa.
Varies by type
Sponsor
Varies by type
Validity
Est. varies*
Processing
*Estimated. Processing times are set by ICP and GDRFA and vary by case.
Visa options
Explore business visit
A visit visa for exploring business opportunities, subject to financial capability conditions.
Investor & partner residence
Residence for owners and partners of a UAE company.
Green visa
Self-sponsored residence for eligible investors, freelancers and the self-employed.
Golden Visa
Long-term residence for eligible investors and entrepreneurs.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements are set by the relevant authorities and can change; your advisor confirms what applies to you.
What you’ll need.
Documents depend on the visa. These are common starting points.
Copy of a valid passport- Recent passport-size photo
- Company documents, such as a trade licence and memorandum, for residence through a company
- Proof of financial capability, where required
What we handle for you
One advisor manages your file and keeps you updated at every stage.
- Choosing the right visa
- Company document preparation and attestation
- Application filing and tracking
- Medical test and biometrics booking
- Renewal reminders
How it works.
Eligibility check
We confirm the right visa type and sponsor.
Documents
We prepare, attest and translate what is needed.
Application
We file with ICP or GDRFA and track progress.
Medical & Emirates ID
Medical fitness test (18+), biometrics and residence.
All timings are estimates and depend on the authorities involved. Ask an advisor about yours.
Common questions.
For residence through your own company, yes: the company is usually the sponsor. A visit visa to explore business opportunities does not need one.
Yes. See our business setup service.
Related: Work Visa · Student Visa · Residence Visa
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