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Last updated 10 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)

Investment seeker visa in United Arab Emirates for U.S. citizens

Investment seeker visa — what you need to know

Designed to explore investment and business opportunities in the UAE.

Features

  • A financial guarantee of AED 1,000 is required

  • The visa is issued for 60, 90 or 120 days

  • Family members are not eligible for dependent residence under this visa

  • Proof of the investment purpose or investment interest is required

  • The visa does not grant the right to work in the UAE

  • To conduct business, the applicant must separately register a company or obtain the relevant licence

  • Application process: proof of the investment purpose → online application → obtaining a visit visa → entry into the UAE → exploring investment opportunities → business registration or making an investment → obtaining a separate residence permit

Benefits

  • Documents required before entry into the UAE are processed electronically

  • No sponsor in the UAE is required

  • Standard service processing time — 48 hours

  • A residence visa does not need to be obtained in advance

  • The applicant can personally explore the UAE market and investment projects

  • Meetings with potential partners are permitted

Eligible individuals:

  • Skilled professional
  • Investor
  • Entrepreneur

How does this visa work?

There are several options for the length of stay that affect the cost and duration of the visa extension.

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Don’t postpone the application

The visa is processed from 3 days to 5 days. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance

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How can you prove the basis for the visa?

They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country

What must be prepared?

Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions

Are you eligible for this visa?

  • Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.

  • Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.

  • The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.

  • Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.

Official visa information

English international

Type of visa

Visit visa

Category

Investment seeker visa