WhatsApp quoteOn the ground, the Investor Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable 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. On the ground, unlike a standard residence 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. In short, the most common businesses Austrians open through GoldenKey are in engineering, hospitality, construction technology and trading, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity. Just as important, for Austrian founders, the UAE is around 5.5 hours from Vienna, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Austria, and English is used for all UAE business.
Why Investor Golden Visa
As a rule, the Investor Golden Visa is released by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. For most clients, benefits of the Investor Golden Visa include 10-year renewable residency, no local sponsor required and sponsor spouse, children of any age and parents. Importantly, many Austrian company owners run Investor Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Austria, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your documents 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
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Investor Golden Visa. Nothing is submitted for the Investor Golden Visa for Austrians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa file with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
Step 4Stamping and family
Once the 10-year visa is released, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Investor Golden Visa for Austrians.
Documents required
As a rule, the document list for the Investor Golden Visa for Austrians is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Health insurance
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
- A passport issued by Austria with at least six months' validity
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- A bank statement from your Austria bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for the Investor Golden Visa for Austrians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In practice, the figures below for the Investor Golden Visa for Austrians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of the Investor Golden Visa for Austrians predictable. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for the Investor Golden Visa for Austrians.
Why GoldenKey
After your Investor Golden Visa licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. Importantly, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for the Investor Golden Visa for Austrians happen the same day they are ready. In short, our quotations for the Investor Golden Visa for Austrians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Crucially, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the Investor Golden Visa for Austrians in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Investor Golden Visa 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 take?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
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.
Can a Austrian citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes, it can. Austrians can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Austria and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Austria have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
