Entrepreneur Golden Visa Dubai
The Entrepreneur Golden Visa Dubai route is intended for founders and entrepreneurs with qualifying innovative or high-growth ventures. Current Dubai rules require nomination through the relevant authority, and the eligibility evidence depends on the applicant’s project history. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review your profile and help organise the documents needed for the appropriate route.
Entrepreneur Golden Visa Dubai – Overview
Current 2026 ICP and GDRFA guidance treats entrepreneurs as a Golden Residency category, with Dubai GDRFA currently listing a 10-year residence period for approved applicants. Dubai applications require nomination by the Dubai Future Foundation and assessment of the entrepreneur’s qualifying venture. Current official sources describe qualifying pathways involving established SME revenues, approved entrepreneurial ideas or previously sold ventures, depending on the route and authority.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | Entrepreneur Golden Visa / Golden Residency |
| Primary Location | Dubai, UAE |
| Main Authority | GDRFA Dubai; nomination by Dubai Future Foundation for Dubai route |
| Residency Period | 10 years under current ICP/GDRFA 2026 guidance |
| Core Eligibility | Qualifying entrepreneurial venture, approved innovative business idea, or qualifying sold venture |
| Dubai Processing Time | GDRFA lists 5 days after a complete application |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | Contact us – not priced in the current internal sales list |
Documents Required for Entrepreneur Golden Visa Dubai
- Passport copy
- Personal photo
- Dubai Future Foundation nomination letter for Dubai applications
- Evidence of the entrepreneurial venture and its registration
- Proof of annual venture revenue, where applicable
- Accredited business-incubator / Ministry of Economy / competent-authority approval, where applicable
- Evidence of the value of a previously sold venture, where applicable
- Auditor letter confirming project value, where required by the chosen ICP route
- Valid UAE health insurance
- Any additional business plan, licence or supporting evidence requested by the nominating authority
Your exact requirements may differ depending on your route, current UAE status and the evidence available. Request a profile-based checklist before submission.
Entrepreneur Golden Visa Dubai Government Fees
| Government Charge | Published Amount |
| Residence permit fee (GDRFA Dubai) | AED 1,100 |
| Knowledge Dirham | AED 10 |
| Innovation Dirham | AED 10 |
| Inside-country fee, if applicable | AED 500 |
| Delivery | AED 20 |
These are the published GDRFA Dubai residence-permit charges. Separate nomination, document certification, Emirates ID, medical, health-insurance or other transaction costs may apply. Fees can change.
Al Hadaf Al Masi Service Fee
Contact us for the current professional service fee after an initial review of your case. The uploaded internal sales price list does not contain a separately approved fee for this exact service.
Entrepreneur Golden Visa Dubai Processing Time
GDRFA Dubai currently lists an expected completion time of 5 days for this Golden Residence service after a complete application is submitted. The overall case timeline may be longer if nomination, attestation, audit, education approval, bank confirmation or additional authority review is required.
How to Apply for Entrepreneur Golden Visa Dubai
- Review the founder’s project, revenue history and previous exits, if any.
- Identify the qualifying entrepreneur pathway and nomination requirements.
- Prepare business, revenue, auditor and project evidence.
- Obtain the required nomination/approval from the competent Dubai authority.
- Submit the Golden Residency application and pay official fees.
- Complete any additional immigration/identity requirements and await the final decision.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
Al Hadaf Al Masi has operated in the UAE since 2008. We review the applicant’s circumstances, identify the relevant route and organise the documents needed for a clearer, more structured submission.
- Entrepreneur profile and eligibility review
- Review of startup/project documents and revenue evidence
- Guidance on Dubai nomination requirements
- Business-plan and supporting-document organisation
- Application preparation and document review
- Follow-up through the Golden Residency process
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE-focused guidance
- Profile-based document review
- Clear step-by-step assistance
- Support with document organisation and application preparation
- Practical follow-up through the relevant UAE process
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance and is not a UAE government authority. Eligibility, fees, processing times and final Golden Residency decisions are determined by the relevant UAE authorities. No visa approval is guaranteed.
Need Help With Your Entrepreneur Golden Visa Dubai Application?
Send us your basic details and supporting information for an initial review. Al Hadaf Al Masi can check which requirements apply to your profile and provide a personalised document checklist before you proceed.
