Corporate Leadership Residency Framework
Governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies and Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022, senior corporate leaders governing UAE corporate entities enjoy 10-year self-sponsored Golden Visas.
For executive salary tracks, review our Executive Golden Visa Guide (AED 50k) and 9% Corporate Tax Guide.
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Eligible for 10-Year Corporate Board & Directors Golden Visa
Managing Directors and Board Directors of major UAE corporate entities holding AED 2M+ capital equity or earning AED 50,000+ salary qualify for 10-year Golden Visas.
Board Track Summary
| Visa Duration: | 10 Years (Renewable) |
| Capital / Salary: | AED 2M Capital / AED 50k Salary |
| Authority: | SCA / Dubai DET / Freezones |
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Frequently Asked Questions (Board Member Golden Visa)
Executive Directors and Board Members of public joint-stock companies (PJSC) or private entities with AED 2,000,000+ paid capital qualify for 10-year Golden Visas.
Required documents include the commercial trade license showing shareholding, Memorandum of Association (MOA), notarized Board Resolution, and audited financial report.
Yes. Non-shareholder Executive Directors qualify under the Executive Track if their monthly basic salary is AED 50,000 or higher under our Executive Golden Visa Guide.
Yes. 10-year Golden Visa holders receive self-sponsored residency and can sponsor their spouse, children, and executive domestic staff under our Family Visa Sponsorship Guide.
SCA & DET VerifiedOfficial Board Member Source
• Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA Corporate Governance): sca.gov.ae
• Dubai DET (Business Corporate Licensing): ded.ae