WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, unlike a standard residency visa, the Investor Golden Visa does not depend on an employer or a company sponsor, and it allows you to stay outside the UAE for extended periods without losing residency. If you qualify for the Investor Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. Just as important, the Investor Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE UAE residence visa for investors who place AED 2 million or more in a UAE investment fund, a company or a deposit approved by the authorities.
Key points
Processing of the Investor Golden Visa is typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. The most common questions we receive about the Investor Golden Visa concern investment thresholds, fund options and family sponsorship, all of which we address below. In practice, golden Visa holders receive an Emirates ID valid for the full 10-year term, which simplifies banking, leases and school enrolment. Eligibility for the Investor Golden Visa requires investment of at least AED 2 million in an accredited UAE investment fund.
Step by step
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your paperwork against the Investor Golden Visa criteria and tells you plainly whether you qualify now or what would make you eligible.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
We obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category. For UAE Investor Golden Visa, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa application with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
Step 4Stamping and family
Just as important, once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. For UAE Investor Golden Visa, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
In our experience, for UAE Investor Golden Visa the registrar asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- Health insurance valid in the UAE
- Photographs
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
- Health insurance
Pricing
Crucially, pricing for UAE Investor Golden Visa depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for UAE Investor Golden Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| 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 2026-10-05.
Eligibility criteria in full
- Investment of at least AED 2 million in an accredited UAE investment fund, or
- Ownership of a UAE company with capital of at least AED 2 million, or
- Payment of AED 250,000 or more in annual taxes to the government
- Investment must not be a loan and must be held for at least two years
Benefits
- 10-year renewable residency
- No local sponsor required
- Sponsor spouse, children of any age and parents
- Unlimited domestic workers
- Stay outside the UAE for more than six months without losing residency
Investor Golden Visa guides by nationality
Indian
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QatariWhy the UAE
As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from UAE Investor Golden Visa can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes UAE Investor Golden Visa a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, most of our Investor Golden Visa clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. After your Investor Golden Visa licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for UAE Investor Golden Visa.
On the ground, tell us about your plans for UAE Investor Golden Visa 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?
Yes — Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Investor Golden Visa?
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 cost in total?
In practice, 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 renewable?
Yes, it can. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
How long does the Investor Golden Visa take?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks once supporting documents are approved, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
