WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey's consultants wrote this guide to the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans based on the files we process every week, not on theory. If you are researching the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans, this article walks through what actually happens, what it costs and the mistakes we see most often.
Key takeaways
- The Investor Golden Visa is a 10-year residency with no sponsor.
- Kenyans apply on the same criteria as any nationality; documents from Kenya 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
The most common questions we receive about the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process concern investment thresholds, fund options and family sponsorship, all of which we address below. Day to day, the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Eligibility for the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process requires investment of at least AED 2 million in an accredited UAE investment fund, or.
What to do, in order
Step 1Eligibility assessment
In our experience, we review your profile against the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process rules and give you a straight answer on eligibility before any fees are paid.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
In our experience, we secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process categories. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans.
Step 3Application and medical
The Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process application is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is released, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship. Nothing is submitted for the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- Photographs
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport copy
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- Health insurance
Costs
Prices for the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. As a rule, 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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
How GoldenKey helps
To be clear, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Put simply, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on an Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process file.
Importantly, tell us about your plans for the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work or run a business on the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
Is the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process renewable?
Yes. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
What does the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: 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.
How long does the Investor Golden Visa for Kenyans: Eligibility and Process take?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks once supporting documents are approved, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
