Investor Visa - Free Zone (Partner/Shareholder)
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Investor Visa - Free Zone (Partner/Shareholder)

Investor Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

1 to 3 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Residence visa for free zone business owners and investors. Self-sponsored with no local partner requirement. Valid 1-3 years.

Free zone investor visa for business owners and partners with ownership stake in free zone companies. No requirement for local partner. Self-sponsored residency tied to business license. Can sponsor family members.

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Requirements

Financial

Investment Required

50,000 AED

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 6 months validity

Passport photos

Recent biometric photographs

Share certificate

Showing minimum 50 shares / AED 50,000 capital

Trade license

Free zone business license

Medical test

Health examination results

Police clearance

Criminal record certificate

Proof of funds

Bank statements showing investment

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Advantages

  • No local partner required
  • 100% foreign ownership allowed
  • Self-sponsored visa
  • Can sponsor family
  • Tax-free business benefits
  • Full business control

Considerations

  • Minimum investment required
  • Must maintain business
  • Free zone residency
  • Tied to business operations

Application Process

1

Choose free zone

Select appropriate free zone for business

2

Register business

Establish company in free zone

3

Get business license

Obtain free zone trade license

4

Prepare documents

Gather share certificates and business documents

5

Submit visa application

Apply for investor residence visa

6

Provide share proof

Submit share certificate showing minimum ownership

7

Medical examination

Undergo health screening

8

Receive investor visa

Get free zone investor residence visa

Application Forms

Investor Visa Application - Free Zone

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