WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey's consultants wrote this guide to the Investor Golden Visa for Indians based on the files we process every week, not on theory. Importantly, below you will find a practical, step-by-step explanation of the Investor Golden Visa for Indians, followed by answers to the questions clients ask us most.
Key takeaways
- The Investor Golden Visa is a 10-year residency with no sponsor.
- Indians apply on the same criteria as any nationality; documents from India must be attested.
- Family members can be sponsored under the same visa.
- GoldenKey obtains the approval letter, which is the step most applicants find hardest.
Background
Benefits of the Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process include 10-year renewable residency, no local sponsor required and sponsor spouse, children of any age and parents. The Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Processing of the Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process is typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you.
What to do, in order
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your documents against the Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there. For the Investor Golden Visa for Indians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
We secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process categories.
Step 3Application and medical
The visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. For the Investor Golden Visa for Indians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- Medical fitness certificate
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- Photographs
- Passport copy
- Health insurance
Costs
In short, prices for the Investor Golden Visa for Indians are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before you pay. Importantly, government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 12,000 |
|---|---|
| Government fees (approx.) | AED 6,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 18,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Put simply, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for the Investor Golden Visa for Indians. Put simply, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the Investor Golden Visa for Indians for international entrepreneurs.
How GoldenKey helps
Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process file. Importantly, most of our Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Tell us about your plans for the Investor Golden Visa for Indians and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process take?
From day one, typically 2 to 4 weeks once paperwork are approved, depending on how without delay the approving authority responds.
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process?
No minimum stay applies. Golden Visa holders can remain outside the UAE for more than six months without the visa being cancelled.
What does the Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process cost in total?
Government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
Is the Investor Golden Visa for Indians: Eligibility and Process renewable?
Yes. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
