The favorable business conditions in one of the world’s fastest growing economies enabled by decades-long market friendly government policies, have positioned Dubai as the business, financial and commercial hub of the region.
The Dubai Investor Visa, also called the Dubai Partner visa, is applicable to foreign nationals who want to start their own business or invest in an existing business in Dubai.
The Dubai investor visa grants the holder the right to reside in the UAE, and to come and go as they wish for the duration of the visa. A holder of the Dubai Investor Visa becomes a tax domicile of the UAE and is not taxable by the country of their nationality, however this is subject to the investor’s home country regulations.
Here are what the Dubai Government requires for the 3year investor visa:
If you are investing in or establishing a company in Dubai’s mainland, you need these documents as part of the Dubai investor visa application.
- Bank Account IBAN Number of the sponsor
- Establishment Card
- Memorandum Papers (MOA) as proof of the share of ownership
- One photograph with white background.
- Partner’s current UAE visa (if applicable)
- Partner’s passport copy
- Sponsor’s original Emirates ID
- Trade License Copy
Those who want to apply for a Dubai Investor Visa must follow these steps:
- Apply for an entry permit at the immigration department, a typing center or a Tasheel center.
- Visit any government health center to acquire a medical fitness test. When filling the entry permit form, you will be asked to name a health center you want to visit.
- Emirates ID application typed at an Amer Centre. Submit that application at a Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship centre and carry your original Emirates ID (if applicable), photographs of your family, and Emirates ID application of family members at the time of submission. If you have never applied for Emirates ID before, you will need to provide biometric data.
- You need to buy health insurance as part of your visa application. Check out the different health insurance companies in Dubai to see which one suits your needs best.
- To convert your visa status to the investor residence visa in Dubai, visit any of Amer centers across the city. You can find Amer centers in Al Jafiliya, Al Twar, Dubai Festival City and Al Quoz.
