Investor Visa in the UAE

UAE investor (partner) visa for company founders and shareholders — up to 2 years with family sponsorship. We register your Free Zone or Mainland company, Establishment Card, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and post-visa compliance — residency, banking and travel without hassle.

from AED 9 000

from 3 working days

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What Is an Investor Visa?

An investor visa is an ideal solution for entrepreneurs, business owners, and co-founders in the UAE who require long-term legal residency, the right to live in the country, simplified bank account opening, and hassle-free cross-border travel to and from the Emirates.

Key Requirements for the Applicant (Founder)

Company Incorporation

Registration of incorporation documents and issuance of the trade license;
Obtaining an Establishment Card containing the immigration sponsor code.

Shareholding in the Company’s Share Capital

Minimum capital contribution varies by jurisdiction (from AED 1 to AED 50 000).

Valid Passport

The passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of application.

Medical Examination & Emirates ID

Standard procedure: chest X-ray and blood test → biometric submission at ICP.

Health Insurance: When It’s Mandatory

In northern free zones (such as RAKEZ, Umm Al Quwain FTZ, Fujairah Creative City, etc.), a valid health insurance policy is required before the change of status or visa stamping. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, insurance is typically verified after Emirates ID issuance. However, some business setup packages in free zones may include a basic insurance policy by default.

Step-by-Step Process

1

Choosing the Free Zone / License

Determination of business activity type, budget, and required number of visas.

2

Company Registration

Preparation of incorporation documents, payment, and license issuance.

3

E-Channel Registration & Establishment Card

Registration with the ICP system to enable further visa applications.

4

Entry Permit Application

Submitted either inside or outside the UAE, depending on the applicant’s location.

5

Medical Examination

Conducted at accredited medical centers.

6

Biometrics & Health Insurance

Completed at authorized centers.

7

Residence Visa Issuance

No physical passport stamp is required thanks to the e-Residence system. Visa validity: up to 2 years.

8

Emirates ID

The final document confirming UAE residency status.

Key Benefits of an Investor Visa:

100% foreign ownership of a company in UAE free zones;

Exemption from personal income tax

Simplified access to banking services (local and international);

Family sponsorship (spouse, children, and domestic staff);

Residency status retention while residing outside the UAE for up to one year;

Remote visa processing including online document signing, power of attorney, and SmartPass digital signature;

Legal residency, employment, and business operations in the UAE;

Driving license eligibility and vehicle registration;

Property rental and ownership;

Visa-free travel to GCC countries and various other nations.

How Can Smart Advisors Group Help?

Selection of the optimal company structure for registration in a free zone or mainland — including comparison of visa quotas, office package costs, and insurance requirements.

Turnkey company registration within 24–48 hours (express free zones) or standard processing timelines.

Comprehensive visa support — registration via the e-channel platform, medical examination, Emirates ID issuance, and family sponsorship.

Post-visa services — tax registration (Corporate Tax, VAT), ESR reporting, WPS setup, and annual auditing.

Frequently Asked Questions

You must be a shareholder of a UAE company. The required share capital depends on the jurisdiction — from AED 1 in many free zones up to about AED 50,000.

It depends on the office: a flexi desk usually gives 1–6 visa quotas depending on the free zone, while a physical office or a mainland company gets quotas according to its floor area.

Yes. Owning property in Dubai worth at least AED 750,000 gives a 2-year property investor visa, and property worth AED 2 million or more gives a 10-year Golden Visa.

Yes — your spouse, children, parents and domestic staff, if you meet the housing and income requirements.

A regular residence visa may lapse if you stay outside the UAE for more than 6-12 consecutive months. Golden Visa holders have no such limit.

Company registration takes from 1–2 days in express free zones to about 2 weeks. The visa itself (establishment card, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID) takes about 1–2 weeks more.

Our investor visa service starts from AED 9,000. Company registration is priced separately depending on the free zone or emirate.

Written and approved by legal expert

Begzod Sodikov

Business Consultant

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