UAE Investor and Partner Visa:
Residence Through a UAE Company
An investor or partner visa lets a shareholder of a UAE company live in the UAE on a residence visa sponsored by that company. It needs a valid licence, an active establishment card and, for mainland companies, an Ejari-registered tenancy. Maven& manages the immigration file from licence to Emirates ID.
- Visa sponsored by your own company
- Quota checked before you apply
- Transparent, itemised pricing
- Get your free setup quote
- Investor visa partner
Company routes
Mainland, free zone and partner structures.
Stages to residence
Establishment card, entry permit, status change, medical test and Emirates ID.
Team from start to launch
One consultant handles your application, approvals, visas and bank account introductions.
- Who can apply
Who can get an investor or partner visa
Mainland shareholders
Owners of mainland companies with a valid licence and Ejari-registered tenancy.
Free zone shareholders
Owners of free zone companies, subject to the zone visa quota.
Partners
Partners in a company can each hold a visa, subject to the quota and ownership.
Owners abroad
Owners abroad can start before travelling, then complete the medical test and biometrics in the UAE.
What does an investor or partner visa need?
The visa follows your business, so the company must be in good order first.
- Licence and card: a valid trade licence and an active establishment card.
- Premises: a registered tenancy for mainland companies, or the zone premises for free zone companies.
- Quota: visas count against the quota set by your premises and zone package.
- Ownership documents: proof of your shareholding, such as the MoA and share certificate.
- Presence: the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics are done in the UAE.
- Investor visa vs Golden Visa
Investor or partner visa vs Golden Visa
Both give residence. They differ in who sponsors you and how long the visa lasts.
| Feature | Investor or partner visa | Golden Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor | Your company | Self-sponsored |
| Duration | Linked to the company, renewable | 5 or 10 years, renewable |
| Eligibility | Shareholder of a licensed company | Set categories with thresholds |
| Depends on | The company staying active | Meeting the category conditions |
| Best for | Business owners running a company | Long-term investors, founders and specialists |
- Visa routes
Three investor visa routes
Investor Visa
For mainland owners
- Needs licence and Ejari tenancy
- Quota tied to office size
- Establishment card required
- Medical test and biometrics
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
Investor Visa
For free zone owners
- Needs licence and zone premises
- Quota tied to zone package
- Establishment card required
- Medical test and biometrics
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
Visa
For co-owners
- Each partner needs a visa
- Shareholding documented
- Counts against the quota
- Handled in sequence
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
How much does investor and partner visa cost?
There is no single price, because the total depends on your case, the authority fees and the work involved. Maven& gives you an itemised quote that lists every government and service fee before you commit.
- Government and authority fees
- Medical test and Emirates ID, where required
- Typing and application fees
- Extra approvals, if your case needs them
- Attestation or translation, if needed
- Maven& service fee
- How it works
How to get an investor or partner visa in 5 steps
Confirm your quota
We check the quota your licence and premises support.
Open the immigration file
We obtain the establishment card and submit the entry permit.
Enter and change status
You enter the UAE, or change status if you are already here.
Medical test and Emirates ID
You complete the medical fitness test and biometrics.
Residence visa issued
The visa is stamped or issued digitally and your Emirates ID arrives.
Documents required for investor and partner visa
Most applications need only a few documents to start. Send us what you have and we will tell you what is missing for your case.
- Passport copy with sufficient validity
- Passport-size photograph on a white background
- Current UAE visa and Emirates ID, if you live in the UAE
- Trade licence and establishment card, for company-sponsored visas
- Medical fitness test result, where required
- Marriage and birth certificates, for family cases, attested where required
- Employment contract or sponsor documents, where required
- Approval documents, where your case is regulated
- Why Maven&
Why choose Maven& for investor and partner visa
One dedicated consultant
One consultant handles your trade licence, visas, Ejari and bank account introductions, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every quote lists government fees, office, visa and service costs line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Right route checked before you pay
Rules and requirements change by visa type and authority. We check your route and eligibility before you pay a fee.
Licence, visas and bank in one process
Company formation, residence visas, corporate tax registration and bank introductions are handled as one coordinated plan.
- FAQs
investor and partner visa: frequently asked questions
It is a residence visa for a shareholder of a UAE company, sponsored by that company. It lets you live in the UAE while you own and run the business.
No. Shareholders of free zone companies can also get investor visas, subject to the zone quota. See free zone residence visas or mainland visas.
The number depends on your premises, zone package and activity. We confirm your quota before you apply.
Usually yes, subject to the quota and the ownership documents. Each partner follows the same medical test and Emirates ID steps.
Validity depends on the rules in force and the company, and the visa is renewable while the company stays active. We confirm the term for your case.
No. An investor visa is tied to your business, while the Golden Visa is a longer, self-sponsored visa with set category thresholds.
Usually yes, if you meet the salary or income and accommodation rules. See family and dependent visas.
The cost depends on your case, the authority fees and the work involved, so there is no single price. Maven& gives you an itemised quote before you commit. Try the cost calculator.
The timeline depends on your case, the authority, your documents and any approvals. We give you a timeline for your case before you start. See the 5-step process.
Yes. We confirm your route and eligibility, prepare the application, manage approvals and follow the process through to your Emirates ID. Final approvals are always the authority\u2019s decision. Contact us for an itemised quote.
Reviewed by the Maven& corporate setup team. Last reviewed: October 2026. Rules and fees change, so we confirm current requirements with the relevant authority before you commit.
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