Business electronic visa to the UAE: how to get, cost, documents.

An electronic business visa to the UAE is a convenient and fast way to enter the country for business travel: meetings, conferences, exhibitions or investments. It is issued fully online without visiting a consulate or searching for a sponsor

According to official information from the ICA UAE and the UAE Ministry of Interior, the following categories of business visas are available:

Short-term business visa (single/multiple entry)

• Duration: 14–90 days (single or multiple entry).
• Purpose: Negotiations, exhibitions, signing contracts.

Long-term visa (Investor/Partner Visa)

• Duration: 2–10 years (depending on investment).
• Conditions:
• Purchase of real estate worth at least AED 750,000 (for a 2-year visa).
• Investment in a business worth at least AED 72,000 (for a Golden Visa).
• Trend for 2025: Expansion of the Golden Visa to IT specialists and green energy experts (linked to IEA initiatives on sustainable development).

Freelancer Visa

• Duration: 1–3 years.
• Requirements: Freelancer license (e.g., in Dubai Internet City or Abu Dhabi Hub).
• New: From 2024, income requirements will be simplified (from AED 15,000/month).

Startup Visa

• Programs: Dubai Future Accelerators, RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah).
• Requirements: Proof of funding or participation in an accelerator.

In 2025, the UAE continues to simplify visa rules for businesspeople, allowing them to enter without a local sponsor (a company or individual in the UAE). Here is all the latest information.

Short-term business visa (14–90 days)

• Single / multiple (multi-visa up to 90 days).
• Purpose: Negotiations, exhibitions, search for partners.
• Without a sponsor: Available to citizens of 60+ countries (including Russia, Kazakhstan, the EU, the US, and China).

Golden Visa (long-term, 5–10 years)

• For investors, IT specialists, doctors, scientists.
• Without a sponsor: If you have confirmed investments or qualifications.

Freelancer Visa (1–3 years)

• For self-employed individuals (IT, design, consulting).
• Without a sponsor: A freelancer license (e.g., through GoFreelance) is sufficient.

Requirements for entry into the UAE without a sponsor

For a short-term visa:

• Citizenship of one of the “preferred” countries (CIS, EU, US, Canada, Japan, etc.).
• Proof of business objectives (invitation to an exhibition, letter from an employer).
• Hotel reservation or rental accommodation.

For a Golden Visa/Freelancer Visa:

• Investment (real estate worth at least AED 750,000 or a business worth at least AED 72,000).
• Professional qualifications (degree + work experience).
• Income of at least AED 15,000/month (for freelancers).

• Processing time: From 1 to 10 business days.
• You can check the current cost of a business visa to the UAE with our managers or on the page “Cost”.

• You can apply for a visa quickly and conveniently online.
• There is no need to find a sponsor.
• We only need a copy of your passport, 1 passport photo, and detailed information about your travel plans.
• Salary information is not required.
• We will send you an e-visa by email in a convenient way.