Residency for business owners
UAE Investor (Partner) Visa
If you own shares in a UAE company, you can usually sponsor your own residence visa through it. DocTrust handles investor and partner visas for mainland and free zone shareholders.
Quick answer
A UAE investor or partner visa is a residence visa for shareholders of a UAE company, sponsored by their own company. It is typically valid for 2–3 years depending on the authority. It requires a valid licence, available visa quota and the standard medical and Emirates ID steps. Investors with larger commitments may qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa instead.
Investor visa vs Golden Visa
| Investor / partner visa | Investor Golden Visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Validity | 2–3 years | 10 years |
| Investment | Shareholding in an active company | AED 2M+ approved investment |
| Sponsor | Your company | Self |
| Time abroad | Standard rules apply | Long stays allowed |
Key benefits of Investor / Partner Visa
Self-sponsorship
Through your own company.
Family sponsorship
Bring your dependants.
Banking & leases
Full resident status.
Upgrade path
Move to the Golden Visa when eligible.
How the process works
Company check
Licence, establishment card and quota.
Entry permit
Investor/partner permit.
Medical
Fitness test.
Emirates ID
Biometrics.
Residence
Investor visa issued.
Documents usually required
- Passport and photo
- Trade licence and MOA showing shareholding
- Establishment card
- Current visa / entry stamp
- Health insurance
Requirements can vary by authority, nationality and activity. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.
Why clients choose DocTrust
Transparent pricing
Every quote separates government fees from our service fee. No surprise add-ons.
Fast turnaround
We prepare, type and submit applications correctly the first time, so files are not rejected and delayed.
One point of contact
One consultant handles your file from the first call until the licence, visa or certificate is in your hands.
All 7 emirates
We are based in Sharjah and work with mainland, free zone and federal authorities across the UAE.
Investor / Partner Visa: common questions
How many investor visas can a company issue?
Each eligible shareholder can usually get a partner visa, subject to the company's quota and authority rules.
Speak to a Investor / Partner Visa specialist
Share a few details and a DocTrust consultant will reply with the right approach, a list of documents and a written quote, usually within one business day.
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