This pathway targets founders of successful startups or small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It grants a 5-year residency to entrepreneurs who own a registered project generating significant revenue or who have previously sold a project for a substantial amount.
Approximately AED 4,700 (USD 1,279) for government fees.≈ $1,269
2-3 weeks
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📊Requirements — Visual Overview
Job offer
Language test
Family possible
Path to permanent residence
Funds (1)
Health (1)
Source-backed requirements
Phase 2 — Qualification
(1)Revenue or Sale Value
ConditionalMust be an owner or partner of a registered SME in the UAE generating annual revenues of at least AED 1 million, or have approval from an accredited business incubator/authority to establish a project, or be the founder of a previous project sold for at least AED 7 million.
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Phase 3 — Preparation
(1)Health Insurance
DocumentMandatoryThe entrepreneur must have comprehensive health insurance for themselves and their family members.
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