UAE visa type
Investor / Partner Visa
Residency linked to ownership or partnership in a UAE company — distinct from employee sponsorship.
An investor or partner visa is typically associated with company ownership or partnership, not employment under someone else’s establishment card.
Eligibility, fees, and medical/Emirates ID steps follow immigration and licensing pathways that change over time. Free-zone packages sometimes market “investor visa included,” but the legal category and quota still need confirmation on your file.
EmirHub separates visa type (investor vs employment) from company visa capacity (how many residencies the company can sponsor).
Who it is for
- Company owners and partners who need UAE residency
- Founders establishing a new UAE entity
Quota & eligibility notes
Company visa capacity is separate from this visa type page. The notes below are general and case-by-case — not a fixed UAE-wide table.
Treat visa capacity as case-by-case. EmirHub confirms quotas against the jurisdiction and office package you select.
Unverified · Confirm with EmirHub / official source
Confirm details with EmirHub or an official source.
No universal UAE visa quota table is published here
For IFZA-style flexi packages, visa counts are package-dependent. Request a current quote rather than relying on generic articles.
General · General guidance
Source: EmirHub visa guidance (general)
Do not use a fixed flexi-desk visa number without a current package quote
Dubai mainland visa capacity is assessed against mainland company and office reality — confirm per file.
General · General guidance
Source: EmirHub visa guidance (general)
Key facts
- Visa family
- investor
- Company relationship
- Usually tied to shareholding or partnership in the licensed company.
General · General guidance
Source: EmirHub visa guidance (general)
Frequently asked questions
Is an investor visa the same as an employment visa?
No. Investor/partner routes relate to ownership; employment visas are for staff sponsored by the company. Mixing the terms causes wrong package choices.
Related
Jurisdiction
- Dubai MainlandMainland company formation in Dubai for businesses that need direct access to the UAE market and DET-linked licensing paths.
- Abu Dhabi MainlandMainland company formation in Abu Dhabi for businesses oriented to the capital’s market and mainland licensing routes.
- IFZAIFZA is a Dubai free zone often considered for cost-efficient company setup with flexible office packages.
- DMCCDMCC is a major Dubai free zone known for trading, commodities, and a wide free-zone business community.
- Meydan Free ZoneMeydan Free Zone is often evaluated for service and entrepreneurial setups seeking a Dubai free-zone company.