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UAE Investor Residence Visa

A 2-year UAE residence visa for company shareholders, business partners, and investors — family sponsorship included, fully managed by DM & CO.

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2
Year
Residence Visa

Investor Visa

2-Year Residency — For Shareholders

The UAE Investor (Partner) Residence Visa is a 2-year renewable residence visa for shareholders, partners, and owners of UAE companies. It enables you to live, work, conduct business, open bank accounts, and sponsor your family — all linked to your company shareholding.

For most entrepreneurs setting up a UAE company, the Investor Visa is the natural first step. DM & CO. coordinates the full process: medical, Emirates ID, status change, and visa stamping — with renewal management as your shareholding continues.

Key Advantages

Why Get a UAE Investor Visa

2-Year Residency

Renewable 2-year residence visa linked to your UAE company shareholding.

Multi-Entry & Exit

Unrestricted travel in and out of the UAE for the visa's duration.

Family Sponsorship

Sponsor spouse, children, and parents on dependent visas under your investor status.

Emirates ID Eligibility

Receive your Emirates ID and unlock full access to UAE government services and digital platforms.

Bank Account Access

Open personal and corporate bank accounts that require UAE residency status.

Renewable

Renews as long as your shareholding remains active — supporting long-term UAE business operations.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Any shareholder, partner, or owner of a UAE Mainland or Free Zone company. Minimum shareholding requirements vary by emirate and free zone — typically AED 50K–50K+. Free zones often have lower thresholds.

It varies. Many free zones (IFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS) issue investor visas with any shareholding. Mainland investor visas typically require a minimum AED 50K–100K capital contribution evidenced on the MOA.

2 years from issuance, renewable. Some free zone packages include 1–3 visa entitlements with the company licence; mainland visas issue per investor.

No. The investor visa is linked to your shareholding in the issuing company. To work for another UAE employer, you must transfer to an employment visa.

Passport copy, MOA / shareholder certificate, trade licence, photograph, and entry permit. Medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics are completed in the UAE.

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