What is a UAE Investor Visa?

A UAE investor visa gives company owners and shareholders self-sponsored residency tied directly to their trade licence, rather than to an employer. It's the standard residency route for anyone who owns or holds shares in a UAE mainland or free zone company, typically valid for two or three years and renewable as long as your company remains active. It's a different pathway from the 10-year Golden Visa, with lower investment thresholds and a faster, more straightforward process for most business owners. Ampsy Consultancy manages your eligibility check and full application.

What's Involved in Getting Your Investor Visa

Eligibility & Share Value Check: We confirm your shareholding and company structure meet the requirements for self-sponsored residency under your specific licence type.

Entry Permit & Status Change: We secure an entry permit if you're applying from abroad, or manage the in-country status change if you're already in the UAE.

Medical Fitness & Emirates ID: We coordinate your medical fitness test and biometric appointment so your ID application isn't held up waiting on results.

Residency Stamping: The final step activating your legal UAE residence on your passport, tied to your ownership in the company.

Family Sponsorship & Renewal: Once your own visa is active, we help you sponsor your family and track your renewal date so your residency stays continuous.

Own Your Business, Own Your Residency

As a company owner, your residency shouldn't depend on anyone else's sponsorship. Ampsy Consultancy manages your investor visa application from eligibility through to Emirates ID, so your right to live in the UAE is as secure as the business you built.

Ready to secure your investor residency in the UAE? Call Ampsy Consultancy today to get expert consultation!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The standard investor visa is tied to your company shares, typically valid for two or three years, and renews as long as your company stays active. The Golden Visa is a longer-term, 5 or 10-year residency with higher investment thresholds but greater independence and stability. We help you decide which fits your situation.

Requirements vary by jurisdiction and licence type, but most free zones and mainland structures allow any shareholder to apply for self-sponsored residency, regardless of shareholding percentage. We confirm the exact rule for your specific company structure.

Yes, on the same terms as most other UAE residence visas, once your own residency is active and you meet the income threshold. We handle the sponsorship applications for your spouse and children once your investor visa is confirmed.

Since the visa is tied to your ownership, exiting the company or its closure will affect your residency status, and you'd need a new sponsorship route to remain in the UAE. We can advise on transition options if your circumstances change.

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