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United Arab Emirates · Investment route
Obtain UAE residency through business ownership or investment — 100% ownership, long-term visa, and family sponsorship.
Last updated: 2025-10-22
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Dubai Investor / Partner Visa allows foreign investors and entrepreneurs to obtain UAE residency through verified company shareholding or business investment.
This visa enables holders to live, work, and manage their business in Dubai, while also sponsoring family members under their residence permit.
Valid for 2–3 years and renewable, the Investor Visa offers long-term stability, access to UAE banking, utilities, and eligibility for an upgrade to the Golden Visa for larger investments.
At a glanceلمحة
Key highlights
- ✦Investor Visa UAE
- ✦Partner Visa Dubai
- ✦Business Residency in UAE
What you getالمزايا
UAE residency through verified shareholding or business investment.
Eligibility to sponsor family members and domestic staff.
Residence independent of employment or local sponsor.
Full rights to manage and operate your business.
Option to upgrade to Golden Visa for higher investments.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Valid passport with at least six months validity and recent photos.
Active company license, Memorandum of Association, and establishment card.
Proof of shareholding or investment such as share certificate.
Completed medical test and Emirates ID registration.
Clean immigration record and attested documents if required.
Who cannot apply
Expired or inactive company license or establishment card.
Unverified or low-value shareholding below eligibility threshold.
Outstanding fines or compliance issues with DET or GDRFA.
The processكيف نعمل
Verify Eligibility and Ownership
Confirm valid shareholding and company license with DET or free zone authority.
Prepare and Submit Documents
Provide MoA, share certificate, and establishment card for entry permit.
Status Change or Entry
Activate visa through in-country status change or entry with permit.
Medical and Emirates ID
Complete health test and biometrics; receive digital Emirates ID.
Visa Stamping and Activation
Get 2–3 year investor visa; open bank account and sponsor dependants.
Sponsorship & salary rulesالرواتب
Company Shareholder
Minimum share capital or investment value under a UAE-registered company.
Golden Visa Investor
Applicable for 5–10 year Golden Visa categories based on total investment.
- ✦Visa issued under company establishment card; valid while business remains active.
- ✦Residence renewable every 2–3 years subject to valid license.
- ✦Dependants can be sponsored after principal visa activation.
Free zone comparisonالمناطق الحرة
Dubai Economy & Tourism (DET)
- ✦Investor or Partner Visa issued under active mainland or free zone license.
- ✦Memorandum of Association (MoA) must reflect actual ownership share.
GDRFA Dubai
- ✦Handles visa stamping, status change, and Emirates ID issuance.
- ✦Full digital processing through approved GDRFA portals.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
Usually issued for 2 to 3 years and renewable if company and ownership stay active.
Start the United Arab Emirates route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.