Entrepreneurs & founders
Founders can qualify through an approved idea, a growing company or a successful exit. Business incubators nominate eligible founders, and we prepare the evidence.
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Estimated figures. Final fees are confirmed in writing. Approval rests with the authorities.
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Approved concept | Your pioneering idea is approved by an accredited UAE business incubator, the Ministry of Economy or another competent authority |
| Pioneering SME | You own or are a partner in an SME in an approved sector with annual revenue of at least AED 1,000,000 |
| Previous founder | You founded a project that sold for a total of at least AED 7,000,000, subject to approval |
We run every stage and only come back to you when we need a signature, a document or your attendance.
The order can change by route and by whether you apply from inside or outside the UAE.
Estimated government fees for a new 10-year Golden Visa. You see the full itemised list before you pay anything.
| Item | Who pays it | AED |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration and residence visa | Each person | 1,614.25 |
| Emirates ID, 10 years | Each person | 1,107.85 |
| Change of status | Only if inside the UAE | 656.05 |
| Medical test, standard | Each person aged 18+ | 300.00 |
| Medical test, VIP (instead of standard) | Optional | 750.00 |
| Property value certificate | Property route only | 1,050.00 |
| Sponsor file opening | Once per family | 353.91 |
| Main applicant, from abroad | Total | 3,022.10 |
| Main applicant, inside the UAE | Total | 3,678.15 |
| Property investor, inside the UAE (with valuation) | Total | 4,728.15 |
| Child under 18, from abroad | Total | 2,722.10 |
| Health insurance | Each person | Separate quote |
| Our service fee (Standard or VIP) | Per file | Quoted in writing + 5% VAT |
Fee schedule dated 5 November 2026. Government fees can change; we confirm the final amount in writing before you pay.
| Standard | VIP Fast Track | |
|---|---|---|
| Usual time to issue | 7 to 14 working days | 4 to 5 working days |
| Eligibility and document review | Included | Included |
| Government filing | Included | Included |
| Medical appointment | Standard | Priority (VIP) |
| Emirates ID assistance | Included | Included |
| Pick-up and drop-off | Optional | Included where offered |
| Case updates | Standard | Priority |
| Approval | Subject to the authority | Subject to the authority |
Times depend on approvals and appointment slots and are not guaranteed.
Ready when you are
Choose the service, add your family and upload what you have. Your advisor checks everything and confirms the quote before you pay.