WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey's consultants wrote this guide to the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos based on the files we process every week, not on theory. This guide from GoldenKey explains the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos in plain language, with the costs, documents and timelines you should expect in 2026.
Key takeaways
- The Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is a 10-year residency with no sponsor.
- Filipinos apply on the same criteria as any nationality; documents from Philippines 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 Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: Eligibility and Process include 10-year residency, family sponsorship and access to UAE research funding programmes. Crucially, the most common questions we receive about the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: Eligibility and Process concern eligibility of specific degrees and research fields, all of which we address below. To be clear, eligibility for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: Eligibility and Process requires PhD or master's degree in engineering, technology, life sciences or natural sciences.
What to do, in order
Step 1Eligibility assessment
To be clear, we review your profile against the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: Eligibility and Process rules and give you a straight answer on eligibility before any fees are paid.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
We secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: Eligibility and Process categories. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos.
Step 3Application and medical
Day to day, the visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: Eligibility and Process is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos in real time.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- Research publications list
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport copy
- Recommendation letter
- Attested degrees
Costs
Prices for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before you pay. Government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Government fees (approx.) | AED 5,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 15,000 |
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
In short, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos no longer requires a local partner. Just as important, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
How GoldenKey helps
Crucially, 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 a Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: Eligibility and Process file. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: 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.
Is the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: Eligibility and Process renewable?
Yes, it can. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
What does the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: 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.
Can I include my family in the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Filipinos: Eligibility and Process?
Yes, it can. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a residence visa for the same duration.
