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Founder and Partner Visa in the UAE

This visa is intended for shareholders of companies registered in the UAE — both on the mainland and in free economic zones. The main condition is that your name must be officially listed in the founding documents as a co-owner of the business.

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Types of Visas

  • Investor Visa — if you are the sole founder.
  • Partner Visa — if the company has two or more co-founders.
  • Both visas grant the same resident rights and fall under the investor visa category.

Conditions and Features

  • Visa validity — 2 years.
  • Documents: passport, photo, contact details, company charter documents.
  • No diploma required.
  • Capital for Mainland companies: legally from 75,000 AED, practically from 50,000 AED.
  • No minimum capital requirements in Free Zone.

Processing Times

  • 3–4 working days — for Mainland companies.
  • 6–10 working days — for Free Zone companies.
Important to Know

The visa is directly linked to the company's licence. If it is terminated or liquidated, the visa is cancelled. Canceling the visa is more complicated than obtaining it. For changing the visa type (e.g., to Golden Visa), proper legal support is required.

Obtain a Founder or Partner Resident Visa

If you already own a business in the UAE or are planning to start one, this visa will be your key to residency. We ensure safe support at every stage.

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Transition to Golden Visa

We facilitate a safe transition from a founder/partner visa to a 10-year Golden Visa without liquidating the company or exiting the founders.

  • Fast process.
  • Retention of ownership status.
  • Simplified checks.
  • Family sponsorship and extended resident rights.

What Our Service Includes

  • Consultation on company structure and immigration strategy.
  • Document preparation and application submission.
  • Support in visa processing or replacement.
  • Medical examination, Emirates ID, assistance with banks and insurance.
  • Transition to Golden Visa at the client's request.

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