Sub-service · Residence visas · 2026
Investor visa in the UAE
An investor visa is the residence visa a shareholder obtains through their own UAE company. In the snapshot it appears in 2,047 license packages — 44% of the catalog across 15 providers — almost always right after the establishment card step.
- Packages include it
- 2,047 44% of the catalog
- Providers
- 15 free zones + mainland
- Position in process
- step 3 after license and establishment card
- Typical bundle
- license + card + visa + bank 1,833 packages
Process
How the investor visa process goes
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Visa quota
with licenseThe company obtains its visa allocation — the number of residence visas tied to the license package.
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Entry permit (e-visa)
1–3 daysAn entry permit / e-visa is applied for the shareholder through the e-channel system.
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Status change
if applicableIf the applicant is already inside the UAE, their status is changed to residence; otherwise the entry permit is used to enter.
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Medical fitness test
1–2 daysA medical fitness test is scheduled at a approved medical center.
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Emirates ID application
same visitThe Emirates ID application is submitted together with the medical file.
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Biometrics
1 dayBiometric data is submitted at an ID center; the medical test is completed.
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Resident visa issued
2–5 daysThe UAE resident visa is issued electronically and stamped in the passport.
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Emirates ID received
5–10 daysThe physical Emirates ID card is delivered — the process is complete.
Typical package sequence in the snapshot: License registration → Establishment card → Investor visa → Corporate bank account (1,833 of 2,047 packages follow this order).
Zones
Where packages include the investor visa
| Provider | Packages with investor visa | License price from |
|---|---|---|
 IFZA (Dubai) | 549 | from AED 9,120* |
 Dubai DET (mainland) | 548 | from AED 15,665* |
 DUQE (Dubai) | 328 | from AED 9,635* |
 Jafza (Jebel Ali) | 256 | from AED 5,171* |
 DMCC (Dubai) | 117 | from AED 6,143* |
 SPC Free Zone (Sharjah) | 95 | from AED 6,345* |
 SHAMS (Sharjah) | 81 | from AED 5,760* |
 Meydan Free Zone (Dubai) | 65 | from AED 7,670* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What is an investor visa in the UAE?
It is a residence visa obtained through your own UAE company: the company allocates a visa from its quota to the shareholder. In the snapshot, 2,047 license packages (44%) include this step.
How much does the investor visa step cost?
Visa fees are billed separately from the license. Packages that include the investor visa start from AED 5,171* (Jafza) to AED 15,665* (DET) for the license itself — visa stamps, medical and Emirates ID are additional line items.
How long does the whole visa process take?
The license is issued first (from 3–6 days depending on the zone), then the establishment card, and only then the visa steps: entry permit, medical, biometrics and ID — typically 2–3 weeks in total after the license.
Does an investor visa require me to be in the UAE?
The company registration is remote, but the visa itself requires entry: the entry permit is used to enter (or the status is changed if you are already in the UAE), and biometrics and the medical test are done on site.
Planning an investor visa for your company?
We match the license package to your visa plan — quota, family sponsorship and bank account in one scope.