Business Visa & Residence in the UAE: What German Business Owners Should Know in 2025

Business Visa & Residence in the UAE: What German Business Owners Should Know in 2025

From Visa Types to Golden Visa and Family Sponsorship

For German entrepreneurs, Dubai offers more than just a strategic business hub and tax-free benefits — it also provides access to a stable, modern, and highly international lifestyle. But before building your company or relocating your family, it’s essential to understand how business visas and residence regulations work in the UAE.

In this guide, we break down the main residence options for German business owners in 2025, including company-linked visas, family sponsorship, and long-term stay options like the Golden Visa.

Business Visa Linked to Company Ownership

The most common way for a German entrepreneur to obtain residency in the UAE is through company formation. Once your company is registered — in either a Free Zone or Mainland — you become eligible to apply for a UAE residence visa.

The process includes:

• Applying for an entry permit
• Undergoing a medical test and biometrics
• Submitting your Emirates ID application
• Receiving your visa stamp in the passport

This visa is typically valid for two years (Mainland) or three years (Free Zone), depending on the jurisdiction. It can be renewed as long as the business is active.

At CONSAI, we handle the full business setup and coordinate your visa procedures from start to finish.

Partner or Investor Visa

If you’re not managing the company directly but are a shareholder or investor, you may be eligible for a partner or investor visa. This type of visa offers similar benefits and allows you to live and operate in the UAE, with the flexibility to manage your business interests.

Golden Visa for Long-Term Stability

The UAE now offers a prestigious 10-year Golden Visa for select categories, including:

• Entrepreneurs and startup founders
• Investors in property or business
• High-level professionals and researchers

German citizens who meet certain business or investment thresholds may qualify for the Golden Visa, which includes:

• No need for a local sponsor
• Extended family sponsorship
• Long-term business and lifestyle security

We evaluate your eligibility and assist in preparing your Golden Visa application with maximum success chances.

Sponsoring Your Family Members

Once you receive your residence visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children, and sometimes even parents, provided you meet income and housing requirements.

Key considerations include:

• Legal marriage certificate (attested)
• Birth certificates for children
• Proof of residence (Ejari or Free Zone accommodation letter)
• Minimum salary threshold

We help German entrepreneurs navigate the family sponsorship process to ensure smooth relocation and legal clarity for all members.

Freelance and Remote Work Visas

In addition to company-based visas, the UAE now supports digital nomads, freelancers, and consultants through remote work visa programs. If you’re a German freelancer or remote employee working for non-UAE companies, this might be an alternative path to UAE residency.

This option allows full legal residence without starting a company, but has specific requirements such as:

• Minimum monthly income proof
• Valid employment contract or business license abroad
• Health insurance in the UAE

Our team can advise whether this model suits your goals or if company formation remains the more flexible long-term strategy.

Key Benefits of UAE Residency for Germans

• Legal right to live and work in Dubai or any other emirate
• Access to local banking, leasing, and business services
• Education and healthcare options for your family
• No income tax on personal or corporate earnings
• Ability to build long-term wealth in a stable global hub

Let CONSAI Guide Your Business and Visa Journey

At CONSAI Web Agency Dubai, we don’t just design digital solutions — we help German entrepreneurs start, settle, and grow in the UAE with confidence. From your business license and visa to family relocation and digital launch, we provide one-on-one support throughout the entire process.

Contact us today for a free consultation and get expert guidance tailored to your personal and professional goals

Email: info@consai.ae