United Arab EmiratesActiveInvestor Programs

Golden Visa (Business Owner / Category B)

10-year residency for owners and partners of an established UAE company.

Official program name

Golden Visa — Business Owner Route (Category B)

Program category

Investing in a qualifying business

Current status

Active and accepting applications

Best suited for

Owners of an established, licensed UAE company with a positive track record

Overview

This route is for owners or partners in a UAE company. You qualify by meeting any one of these tests: company capital of at least AED 2,000,000; a partner share worth at least AED 2,000,000; a deposit of at least AED 2,000,000 in a national bank or investment fund; or owning, or holding a share in, a company that pays at least AED 250,000 a year in federal tax. The invested capital must be fully yours and not borrowed, and you must show evidence. You also need health insurance for yourself and your family.

Minimum investment

AED 2,000,000 (company capital, partner share or deposit), or AED 250,000 in federal tax paid each year. The capital must be wholly owned and not a loan.

Active involvement required

Yes — nominal shareholding in a large company is explicitly insufficient

Residence status granted

10-year Golden Visa (longer than the 5-year entrepreneur route)

Family inclusion

Yes

Spouse work rights

To be confirmedConfirm with the official authority before you rely on this.

Permanent residence pathway

Not applicable — long-term renewable residency, not a PR-to-citizenship track

Official source

moet.gov.ae (UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism); ICP

Directional guidance only, not immigration or investment advice. The thresholds come from the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and can change. Confirm them with the official source before you apply. Last verified September 15, 2026.