WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey processes the Investor Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. 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. The most common businesses Bulgarians open through GoldenKey are in IT services, hospitality, cosmetics and food exports, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity. From day one, bulgaria exports rose oil, food and software services to the UAE market, which gives Bulgarian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Investor Golden Visa licence is issued.
Why Investor Golden Visa
As a rule, benefits of the Investor Golden Visa include 10-year renewable residency, no local sponsor required and sponsor spouse, children of any age and parents. As a rule, processing of the Investor Golden Visa is usually 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. For Bulgarians, the practical advantages of Investor Golden Visa are the ease of travel between Bulgaria and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes Bulgarian lev (BGN) transfers daily.
How Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your documents against the Investor Golden Visa criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Investor Golden Visa for Bulgarians.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Investor Golden Visa.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa request with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment. For the Investor Golden Visa for Bulgarians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year Investor Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship.
Documents required
Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the Investor Golden Visa for Bulgarians.
- Educational certificates attested by the Bulgaria authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Medical fitness certificate
- Photographs
- A passport issued by Bulgaria with at least six months' validity
- Passport copy
- Health insurance
Pricing
All prices for the Investor Golden Visa for Bulgarians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Pricing for the Investor Golden Visa for Bulgarians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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 2026-10-07.
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 Bulgarians no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Investor Golden Visa for Bulgarians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Investor Golden Visa for Bulgarians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As a rule, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Investor Golden Visa licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. 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 Bulgarians happen the same day they are ready.
On the ground, start your Investor Golden Visa journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Investor Golden Visa cost in total?
From day one, 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 without delay the approving authority responds.
Can I include my family in the Investor Golden Visa?
It can. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a residence visa for the same duration.
Can a Bulgarian citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Absolutely. Bulgarians 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 Bulgaria and the UAE?
Absolutely. The UAE and Bulgaria 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.
