Apps · Visas

Visa guidance for founders.

High-level routes founders ask about most. Immigration rules change; confirm on ICP, GDRFA or your licensing authority before you apply.

General information only. Not legal, tax, immigration, investment or other professional advice. Fees and rules change: confirm on the official source before you act. Startup Roof is not affiliated with any organisation named here, and naming something is not a partnership or endorsement.

Investor / partner residence via your company

Licensed companies can usually sponsor investor or partner residence visas. The licensing authority sets the visa quota.
Expect medical fitness, Emirates ID and insurance steps after entry permit approval.
Employee visas are separate and also quota-based.

Official sources

Golden visa (investors and entrepreneurs)

The UAE Golden visa offers long-term residence (commonly 5 or 10 years) in defined categories.
The entrepreneur category typically needs proof of an innovative project and a letter from a business incubator or relevant authority.
Categories and evidence lists are published on the UAE Government portal — use that page as the source of truth.

Official sources

UAE Government: Golden visa