UAE Business and Residence Visas Explained
Investor, golden, freelance, employment and family visas for UAE company owners: who qualifies, documents, steps and typical costs.
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Golden visa
Golden visa routes for investors and entrepreneurs, the AED 2 million thresholds and who can be included.
Read more Visas · 2026Investor / partner visa
Typical AED 3,400–AED 6,500
How the investor or partner residence visa works when you own a UAE company.
Read more Visas · 2026Freelance visa
Typical AED 3,400–AED 6,500
Freelance permit, free zone freelance visa or five-year green residence - how they differ.
Read more Visas · 2026Employment visa
Typical AED 3,400–AED 6,500
Hiring staff - MoHRE work permits, free zone staff visas, requirements and typical cost.
Read more Visas · 2026Family visa
Typical AED 3,400–AED 6,500
The salary and housing rule for sponsoring family as a company owner.
Read more Visas · 2026Green visa
Typical AED 3,400–AED 6,500
Five-year green residence for investors, freelancers and skilled employees, with AED thresholds.
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