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Complete guide to the Dubai Investor

Visa
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Overview

Documents

Eligibility

Costs

FAQs

The flourishing economy and favourable business

environment in the UAE attracts people from all around
the world to pursue investment opportunities or start
businesses. For such individuals, the UAE has a separate
visa category known as the Dubai investor visa or partner
visa.

Those investing or starting a business in the mainland or

free zones can apply for the visa. However, the application
process can vary depending on the emirate you choose.
Next up is an overview of the Dubai investor visa,
including the documentation process, application fees and
more.

The Dubai business investor visa allows you to live and work in Dubai

WHAT IS THE DUBAI INVESTOR VISA?

Also known as the Dubai partner visa, this visa is ideal for
foreign nationals who want to start a business in Dubai or
invest in an existing business. They can also live and work
in the UAE and sponsor family members. The validity of
the visa is three years.

Want to get an investor visa in Dubai? According to the

Dubai investor visa rules, this visa is only granted to
individuals who buy shares in an existing company worth
a minimum of AED 72,000 or are establishing a company
with a capital investment worth the same amount.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR INVESTOR VISA

IN DUBAI FOR MAINLAND COMPANIES

If you are investing in or establishing a company in

Dubai’s mainland, you need these documents as part of
the Dubai investor visa application.

Bank Account IBAN Number of the sponsor

Establishment Card

Memorandum Papers (MOA) as proof of the share

of ownership

One photograph with white background.

Partner’s current UAE visa (if applicable)

Partner’s passport copy

Sponsor’s original Emirates ID

Trade Licence Copy

Earlier, a UAE national or an agent who shall liaise with

government departments was needed as the majority
shareholder. However, the recent changes in rules allow
complete foreign ownership in Dubai mainland. More
than 1,000 commercial and industrial activities can now
be conducted without a company having an Emirati
majority shareholder.

The Dubai investor visa requirements for mainland companies must

include an MOA that shows the individual holds shares worth AED
72,000

APPLYING FOR DUBAI INVESTOR VISA

Those who want to apply for a Dubai Investor Visa must

follow these steps.

Apply for an entry permit at the immigration

department, a typing centre or a Tasheel centre.

Visit any government health centre to acquire a

medical fitness test. When filling the entry permit
form, you will be asked to name a health centre
you want to visit.

Emirates ID application typed at an Amer Centre.

Submit that application at a Federal Authority for
Identity and Citizenship centre and carry your
original Emirates ID (if applicable), photographs of
your family, and Emirates ID application of family
members at the time of submission. If you have
never applied for Emirates ID before, you will
need to provide biometric data.

You need to buy health insurance as part of your

visa application. Check out the different health
insurance companies in Dubai to see which one
suits your needs best.

To convert your visa status to the investor

residence visa in Dubai, visit any of Amer centres
across the city. You can find Amer centres in Al
Jafiliya, Al Twar, Dubai Festival City and Al Quoz.

DUBAI INVESTOR VISA COSTS

The Dubai investor visa cost when applying through an

Amer centre is as follows:

Entry permit: AED 1,175 for individuals in the

UAE and AED 525 for individuals outside the UAE.

Change of status: AED 675 (not required for

individuals entering from outside the UAE).

Visa stamping: Approximately AED 870

Emirates ID: AED 405

Medical Tests: AED 322.5

Please note that there are additional charges for the

immigration establishment card needed for the Dubai
investor visa.

Also, the costs mentioned above are those charged by the

GDRFA. These are not inclusive of the trade licence
charges issued by the Dubai Economic Department.

You can also apply for an investor visa through the online
E-government Directorate of Naturalisation and
Residency Department (eDNRD) portal., which companies
and establishments in Dubai can use to submit visa
applications.

The application process for the visa will depend on the type of investor
business and free zone it is operating in

DUBAI INVESTOR VISA FOR FREE ZONE

COMPANIES

Dubai welcomes foreign investment and economic

activity by introducing free zones or free trade zones in
the emirate. Companies operating in business zones are
exempt from taxation like Value-Added Tax (VAT), and
foreign nationals have 100% ownership. Individuals who
invest in or establish a free zone company in these
designated areas can also apply for the Dubai partner
visa, with the free trade zone as their sponsor.

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However, the process to apply for the Dubai investor visa

will differ for owners and investors of free zone
companies. The application process and cost will vary
depending on the free zone the company is located in, the
nature of the business and other factors. To know more
about Dubai free zone investor visa application process,
contact the respective free zone.

Here are the contact details for popular free zones in

Dubai. You can also check out the complete list of free
zones in Dubai, that cater to different sectors such as
media, healthcare and manufacturing.

Free Zone
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Contact
+971-4-424-9600

Free Zone
Dubai Internet City

Contact
+971-4-391-1111

Free Zone
Dubai Media City

Contact
+971-4-391-4555

Free Zone
Dubai Production City

Contact
+971-4-391-1122

Free Zone
Dubai Silicon Oasis

Contact
+971-4-501-5000

Free Zone
Dubai Airport Dubai Airport

Contact
+971-600-532-392

Free Zone
Jebel Ali Free Zone

Contact
800-52392

Free Zone
Dubai South

Contact
800-76884

Free Zone
Dubai International Financial Centre

Contact
+971-4-362-2222

Free Zone
Dubai World Trade Centre

Contact
+971-4-389-3999

3 YEAR, 5-YEAR AND 10-YEAR INVESTOR

VISAS IN DUBAI

The government has introduced the UAE long-term visas,

including the 10-year and 5-year visas for Dubai
investors. They have also recently revised the terms for a
3-year investor visa in Dubai.

Real estate investors with property investments in Dubai worth AED

5M, who meet specific criteria, will benefit from the 5-year residency
visas

10-YEAR VISA ELIGIBILITY

For the 10-year investment visa, you must meet specific

conditions, including public investments of at least AED
10 million. Interested parties can invest in the following
areas:

UAE-based Investment funds.

Establish a company in the UAE with a capital of

AED 10 million.

Become a partner in a new or existing company

with a share value of a minimum of AED 10 million.

Talking about the investment conditions, you must

remember these rules:

Out of the total investment, 60% has to be in

sectors other than real estate.

The invested amount must be a loan.

Financial solvency for up to AED 10 million.

5-YEAR VISA ELIGIBILITY

For a 5-year investor visa in Dubai, you must meet the

following conditions:

An investor must buy a property with a minimum

value of AED 5 million.

This amount should not be acquired as a loan.

A minimum three-year period for the property

retention.

The investor must invest in a freehold property.

3-YEAR VISA ELIGIBILITY

You must meet the following conditions to qualify for a 3-

year investor visa in Dubai:

The investor must own a property with a minimum

value of AED 750k.

If the property is mortgaged, then 50% of the total

value must be paid to the bank upfront.

The investor must produce a non-objection letter

written in Arabic from the bank.

The property can be shared between spouses, but

the investor will need to provide a marriage
certificate.

The property must be residential, not commercial.

The investor can also apply through a jointly

owned property, provided their share is worth
AED 750k or more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO DO I CONTACT FOR VISA QUERIES AND

OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION?

For any queries, you can contact Amer Centre at 800-

5111. To learn more about different visas, you can check
out our guide about Dubai visas.

WHAT ARE THE RULES OF OPENING A

BUSINESS IN DUBAI?

If you are applying for an investor visa by establishing

your own company, here’s a step-by-step guide to setting
up a business in Dubai. Those considering the free zone
option can look at things to keep in mind when opening a
free zone office in Dubai.

That concludes our guide to the requirements for the

Dubai investor visa. Dubai government’s policies have
always been attractive when it comes to investment. With
the economy recovering after the pandemic, this might be
the best time to make a move.

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