UAE Golden Visa for entrepreneurs and investors
Official routes use different revenue, investment or nomination criteria.
Published 3 October 2026 · By Naveed Murtaza
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Entrepreneur route
Official guidance lists an SME with at least AED 1 million annual revenue, approved incubator support or a prior project sold for at least AED 7 million.
Before acting, confirm the latest effective date, eligibility test and exception in the linked official guidance; regulations and programme terms can change.
Investor route
Public-investment and property pathways use separate minimum amounts and visa durations.
Before acting, confirm the latest effective date, eligibility test and exception in the linked official guidance; regulations and programme terms can change.
What evidence matters
Audited financials, ownership records, valuations, approvals and lawful source-of-funds evidence support an application.
Before acting, confirm the latest effective date, eligibility test and exception in the linked official guidance; regulations and programme terms can change.
What to avoid
Do not rely on unofficial lifetime-visa offers or a nomination promise. Check the authority for the emirate and category.
Before acting, confirm the latest effective date, eligibility test and exception in the linked official guidance; regulations and programme terms can change.
What should businesses and marketers do next?
Turn the change into a dated operating checklist: identify who is affected, what evidence is required, which deadline applies and who owns the response. Then update customer communications, sales material and search content only where the change creates a genuine question.
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Important information note
This article provides general business information, not legal, tax, immigration or investment advice. Rules can change after publication; confirm your facts with the linked authority and a qualified adviser for your circumstances.