How does an entrepreneur qualify for the Golden Visa?

Innovative project + letter from an incubator/authority

Entrepreneurs can get a 5-year Golden Visa with proof of an innovative or technical project, documents proving its value, and a letter from a business incubator or the relevant authority in the emirate.

Source: u.ae· as of Jun 2026· Not legal or financial advice
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