Business Partner Residency Legislation
Governed by Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022 on Foreigner Entry & Residency Regulations, business founders and company shareholders holding equity in UAE commercial entities qualify for 2-Year or 5-Year residency visas.
For 10-Year Golden Visas, see our Executive Golden Visa Guide and E-Commerce Founders Visa Guide.
Evaluate Shareholder Capital Value
Eligible for 2-Year Business Investor / Partner Visa
Shareholders holding shares valued at AED 72,000 or higher in a mainland LLC or Free Zone entity qualify for a 2-Year renewable Investor Visa.
Investor Visa Options
| 2-Year Investor Visa: | AED 72,000 Capital |
| 5-Year Green Visa: | AED 500,000 Capital |
| Sponsorship Rights: | Spouse & Dependent Children |
Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals
Frequently Asked Questions (Business Investor Visa)
The 2-Year Investor Visa requires owning company shares valued at AED 72,000+. The 5-Year Green Business Visa requires AED 500,000+ in company capital investment and grants self-sponsored residency.
Yes. Shareholders holding shares in Free Zone entities (DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, Dubai CommerCity) qualify for 2-Year or 5-Year Investor/Partner Visas.
Required documents include the Commercial Trade License, Memorandum of Association (MOA) showing share capital, Commercial Register, passport copy, and establishment card.
Yes. Investor Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, sons up to 25 years old, and unmarried daughters of any age under our Family Visa Sponsorship Guide.
GDRFA & ICP VerifiedOfficial Residency Source
• General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai): gdrfad.gov.ae
• Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP): icp.gov.ae