UAE Opens Doors to Global Entrepreneurs with New Business Visa

20/02/2025

UAE Opens Doors to Global Entrepreneurs with New Business Visa

DUBAI, Feb 20: Investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and business financiers worldwide can now visit the UAE on a specialized visa to explore business opportunities. The Business Opportunities Visa allows holders to enter the UAE for either a single visit or multiple visits, depending on their approved eligibility and professional background.

According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP), the total stay under this visa must not exceed 180 days.

Eligibility Criteria

- Applicants must meet four key conditions to qualify for this visa:

- They must be skilled professionals in the industry they intend to explore within the UAE.

- Their passport must be valid for at least six months.

- They must have health insurance coverage for their stay in the UAE.

-A confirmed onward or return ticket is required.

-UAE’s Commitment to Business Growth

Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the ICP, highlighted the UAE's commitment to fostering a dynamic business environment. He emphasized that the UAE has developed a comprehensive service ecosystem to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and capital owners looking to establish innovative, strategic projects contributing to economic growth. He also underscored the UAE’s world-class infrastructure, robust legal frameworks, and competitive logistical services, all supporting business success and expansion.

The Business Opportunities Visa is a key incentive for global investors, offering the flexibility of single or multiple entries with validity periods of 60, 90, or 120 days, provided the total stay does not exceed 180 days. This initiative further solidifies the UAE’s position as a global hub for business and innovation.