UAE Golden Visa · Investors & Entrepreneurs

UAE Golden Visa for Investors & Entrepreneurs

A 10-year, self-sponsored UAE residence in Dubai through public investment, real estate or an entrepreneur project — structured, documented and submitted with expert support.
10-year residence
No sponsor required
Three investment routes
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30-minute call with a Global Mobility Expert — no obligation.
Why This Route

Why the UAE Golden Visa works for investors

The Golden Visa investor route gives qualifying investors and entrepreneurs a long-term, self-sponsored base in the UAE through public investment, real estate or an entrepreneur project. Tech Nomads helps you confirm the right route, structure your investment documentation and source-of-funds evidence, and move to the residence visa stage with regulated support where required.

10-year residence

Long-term stability without annual renewals.

No sponsor required

You are self-sponsored — no employer or local partner needed.

Work & run a business

Work, run a business or work remotely from the UAE.

Sponsor your family

Spouse and children of any age can be sponsored.
See If You're a Fit for This Route
Official source
UAE.gov
Golden Visa overview
Primary conversion

Start with a 30-minute assessment call

A Global Mobility Expert reviews your investment basis against the UAE Golden Visa eligibility criteria and confirms the strongest route — public investment, real estate or entrepreneur. You receive a clear view of your readiness and the documentation needed. The final decision rests with the UAE authorities.

What we discuss

Investment basis
Source of funds
Business track record
Category fit
Tax / solvency
Document readiness
Risk areas
Timeline

Possible outcomes

ACCEPT

Ready to prepare

Investment basis looks ready — we can move into case preparation.
CONDITIONAL

Strengthen first

Viable, but documentation or source-of-funds needs structuring first.
DECLINE

Foundation first

Foundation work needed before case preparation makes sense.
These outcomes are about whether we can take your case forward — not the eligibility decision, which rests with the UAE authorities.
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PublicReal EstateEntrepreneuer
82 Match

Strong public-investment profile

Your investment basis is strong. Source-of-funds and solvency documentation are the priorities to structure cleanly before submission.
Strong
Needs Documentation
Priority Gap
Investment proof (AED 2M+ fund / capital)
Strong
Source of funds documentation
Needs Documentation
Business / financial track record
Needs Documentation
Category fit
Strong
Document readiness
Needs Documentation
Tax / solvency evidence
Priority Gap
79 Match

Strong real-estate investor profile

Your property basis supports the route. Title deed, source-of-funds and proof of in-country housing are the documents to confirm.
Strong
Needs Documentation
Priority Gap
Property value (AED 2M+, loan-free)
Strong
Title deed & ownership proof
Needs Documentation
Source of funds
Needs Documentation
Proof of housing in-country
Needs Documentation
Category fit
Strong
Document readiness
Priority Gap
79 Match

Promising entrepreneur profile

Your project shows technical and future focus. Financial documentation and an accredited incubator letter strengthen the case before submission.
Strong
Needs Documentation
Priority Gap
Project value (AED 500K+) / incubator letter
Strong
Technical / future focus
Needs Documentation
Business track record
Needs Documentation
Financial documentation
Needs Documentation
Category fit
Strong
Document readiness
Priority Gap
Illustrative model — your real assessment is run by a Global Mobility Expert.
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Three Routes

UAE Golden Visa investor & entrepreneur routes

There are three qualifying routes. The right one depends on the nature and size of your investment — we confirm the strongest fit on the assessment call.

Public Investments

Route 1 · Investors
AED 2M+ deposit in an accredited UAE investment fund or company capital, or an AED 250K+ annual tax contribution.
Federal Authority (ICP) · accredited fund

Real Estate

Route 2 · Investors
One or more UAE properties worth AED 2M+ and not subject to a loan. Proof of housing in-country is required.
Land Department (e.g. Dubai DLD)

Entrepreneurs

Route 3 · Entrepreneurs
A project value of AED 500K+ with a technical or future focus, or a letter from an accredited UAE business incubator.
Ministry of Economy · incubator

Source of funds is decisive

Beyond the threshold itself, clean source-of-funds and ownership documentation is what makes or breaks an investor case. We structure this from the start.
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Who Decides

The UAE authorities for investors

An investor case is assessed and approved by UAE authorities depending on your route. Tech Nomads identifies the correct bodies, structures the documentation and coordinates until approval and residence are issued.
Federal Authority (ICP)
Approves the investment per the investors' rating system and oversees the Golden Visa programme across categories.
Accredited UAE investment fund
For the public-investment route — confirms a qualifying deposit or company capital that meets the threshold.
Land Department
For the real-estate route — title deed and ownership confirmation (e.g. Dubai Land Department or the relevant emirate's authority).
Ministry of Economy & emirate authorities
For the entrepreneur route — Ministry of Economy, accredited incubators and emirate-level economic departments.
Tech Nomads is not a UAE government entity. We identify the correct authorities, structure and submit the case; the authorities independently review and decide it.
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Official source
ICP
Federal Authority
DLD
Dubai Land Department
Deliverables

What Tech Nomads prepares

We structure and coordinate everything needed to evidence your investment and obtain residence. You review and approve before anything is submitted.

Investment Documentation

Investment documentation review & structuring
Source-of-funds evidence
Ownership / title or fund confirmation
Tax / solvency evidence where relevant

Case Preparation

Full case preparation & evidence strategy
Document collection & structuring
Business / financial track-record pack
Submission pack assembly

Visa & Emirates ID

Visa application preparation & filing
Entry permit & appointment booking
Biometrics, medical & Emirates ID
Family visa applications

Liaison & QC

On-the-ground UAE government liaison
Appointment booking — biometrics & medical
Tracking & follow-up with authorities
Quality-control review of all documents
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Regulated Where It Matters

How the work is delivered

Case preparation, investment structuring and the visa application are handled as non-regulated advisory and on-the-ground work by Tech Nomads LLC-FZ (Dubai). UK-regulated immigration legal work, where engaged on the Elite package, is handled by Tech Nomads Limited (IAA-regulated, London).

Licence ≠ Residence

Investment approval supports your case but does not itself grant residence. A separate visa application, medical, biometrics and Emirates ID complete the 10-year residence.
RESIDENCE VISA STAGE
Visa application preparation & filing
Entry permit processing
Appointment booking — biometrics & medical
Medical examination guidance
Emirates ID application & processing
Visa stamping
Family visa applications
On-the-ground UAE government liaison

Two service levels

Pro covers case preparation and investment structuring up to submission. Elite adds the full visa application, post-approval support and UK-regulated review where engaged.
Elite-specific
The Elite package adds visa application & filing, immigration compliance documentation, post-approval management, family visas and UK-regulated support where engaged.
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Official source
UAE.gov
Residence visa & Emirates ID
Tech Nomads fees

Choose the level of support you need

Both service levels cover full case preparation and investment structuring. Government fees and the qualifying investment are separate.
Pro — Endorsement Stage
Investment structuring and case preparation, ready for submission.
Pricing shared on your assessment call
Full case preparation & evidence strategy
Investment documentation review
Document collection & structuring
Submission pack assembly
Appointment booking — biometrics & medical
On-the-ground UAE government liaison
QC review of all documents
Case preparation only — no regulated visa-stage representation.
Discuss My Case
Elite — Endorsement + Visa
Full service — case preparation plus visa processing included.
Pricing shared on your assessment call
Everything in Pro, plus:
Visa application preparation & filing
Immigration compliance documentation
Post-approval visa stage management
Emirates ID application & family visas
UK-regulated support where engaged
Recommended for clients who want end-to-end visa-stage support.
Discuss My Case
⭐ Recommended
Family add-on — dependants
Spouse & children — separate visa, Emirates ID & medical handled.
On call
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All fees in GBP. Government fees and the qualifying investment are separate and paid directly. Final service scope is confirmed after assessment and depends on your route, case complexity, family members and whether regulated visa-stage support is required.
Official Costs

Government fees paid to UAE authorities

Government fees are not paid to Tech Nomads. They go directly to UAE government entities. Estimates below are per applicant and vary by emirate and route. The qualifying investment itself is separate.
GOVERMENT FEE
ESTIMATED (USD)
NOTES

Visa fee

~$760
Per applicant — paid upon visa submission

Emirates ID

~$310
Paid upon ID application

Medical examination

~$1,090
Paid at examination

Additional processing fees

Varies
Depends on emirate and route

Dependant fees

Per applicant
Varies by dependant type
Each dependant requires a separate visa, Emirates ID and medical exam. Fees can change — always check official UAE sources before payment.
Get a full cost breakdown on a call
Official source
UAE.gov
Golden Visa & fees
The Decision

What happens after your assessment call

After the call, a Processing Team specialist reviews your profile, investment summary and the Global Mobility Expert's notes. This is an internal commercial review — Tech Nomads decides whether we can take the case forward, not whether you are eligible for the visa.
1
Assessment Call
30-minute call with a Global Mobility Expert.
2
Processing Team Review
Internal commercial review of your profile.
3
Decision
Shared within 1 working day.

Internal commercial decision types

ACCEPT

Ready for case preparation

Your investment basis appears ready. We move into documentation, structuring and visa preparation.
CONDITIONAL

Gaps to close first

Source-of-funds or documentation gaps should be structured before preparation begins.
DECLINE

Not in a position to take it

We are not in a position to take the case at this time. We share what would need to change.
These outcomes describe whether Tech Nomads can commercially take the case. The eligibility decision rests with the UAE authorities and ICP.
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The Process

Freelancer Golden Visa application process

The process runs across five stages from onboarding to visa issuance — investment documentation and approval first, then the residence visa.
01
Step 1

Initiation

Welcome call, profile review, free zone selection and a document checklist.
02
Step 2

Documentation & structuring

Investment documentation, source-of-funds and ownership evidence collected and structured, then QC review.
03
Step 3

Approval / endorsement

Submission pack assembled and submitted to the relevant authority; we track and follow up, with a summary call.
04
Step 4

Visa application

Application pack, online submission, entry permit and appointment booking, then QC review.
05
Step 5

Post-approval

Medical exam, biometrics, Emirates ID, visa stamping and family applications.

The licence is not the residence

Investment approval supports your case; the residence visa is issued through the separate visa-application stage.
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Official source
UAE.gov
Golden Visa process & times
Why Us

Why prepare your case with Tech Nomads?

Investment structuring
Source of funds
UAE government liaison
Quality control
Official source
IAA
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Tech Nomads is a global mobility platform built for investors, founders and talented professionals, specialised in UK, UAE and USA programmes. We combine investment structuring, source-of-funds documentation and on-the-ground UAE liaison, with UK-regulated immigration support where required. We work with two offices — London and Dubai — and a team of 20+ from 12 countries.

1,000+ relocations supported

Investors and professionals guided through UK, UAE and USA routes.

On-the-ground in Dubai

Investment structuring, documentation and government liaison handled locally.

A dedicated case team

Case Leader, Caseworker, Compliance Manager and QC on every case.
Tech Nomads Group

Two entities. One group.

Tech Nomads LLC-FZ

Advisory Entity · Dubai, UAE

Non-regulated advisory & case preparation. Meydan Grandstand, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai.

Tech Nomads Limited

IAA Regulated · London, UK

UK immigration law firm · Licence F202200044. 30 Churchill Place, London.

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Verify Everything

Official UAE government sources

Verify everything against primary sources. These are the official UAE resources for the Golden Visa talent route. Tech Nomads is not affiliated with any of these entities.
UAE.gov

Golden Visa — Overview & Eligibility

u.ae
ICP

Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship

icp.gov.ae
Ministry of Economy

Golden Residency for Entrepreneurs

moec.gov.ae
Dubai DLD

Dubai Land Department

dubailand.gov.ae
Dubai DET

Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism

det.gov.ae
Abu Dhabi ADDED

Department of Economic Development

added.gov.ae
Always check official sources before any payment, investment, document submission or application decision. Government fees, thresholds and eligibility criteria can change.
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FAQ

Investor
Visa FAQs

Each answer reflects official UAE Golden Visa guidance.
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Who is eligible for the investor Golden Visa?

Investors and entrepreneurs qualifying through one of three routes — public investment, real estate or an entrepreneur project — supported by clean source-of-funds and ownership documentation.

What is the minimum investment?

Public investment: AED 2M+ in an accredited fund or company capital, or an AED 250K+ annual tax contribution. Real estate: property worth AED 2M+ not subject to a loan. Entrepreneur: a project value of AED 500K+ or an accredited incubator letter.

Can the property be mortgaged?

For the real-estate route, the qualifying property must generally not be subject to a loan. We confirm the position and structure the ownership evidence on your assessment call.

How important is source of funds?

Very. Beyond meeting the threshold, clean and well-documented source-of-funds and ownership evidence is decisive for an investor case. We structure this from the start.

Can my family come with me?

Yes. Spouses and children of any age can be sponsored under your visa. Each dependant requires a separate visa, Emirates ID and medical examination.

How long is the visa valid?

The Golden Visa is a 10-year, renewable, self-sponsored residence permit — no employer or local partner required and no annual renewals.

How much does it cost?

Tech Nomads fees are confirmed on your assessment call and depend on your free zone, case complexity and whether you choose the Pro (case preparation) or Elite (case prep plus visa stage) package. Government fees are separate and paid directly to UAE authorities — typically around $760 visa, $310 Emirates ID and $1,090 medical, per applicant.

Which route is best for me?

It depends on whether your basis is a fund deposit, company capital, real estate or an entrepreneur project. We confirm the strongest qualifying route for your situation on the assessment call.

Find out which UAE Golden Visa route fits your investment

If you are considering the UAE Golden Visa through investment, the first step is a 30-minute call with our Global Mobility Expert. We will confirm your strongest route, the documentation needed and what case preparation would look like — so you can decide whether to proceed.
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Assessment calls are commercial conversations, not regulated immigration advice. UAE case preparation is non-regulated advisory work by Tech Nomads LLC-FZ; UK-regulated immigration work, where engaged, is provided by Tech Nomads Limited (IAA-regulated).

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