WhatsApp quoteIn practice, if you qualify for the Investor Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. In practice, 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. Importantly, the most common businesses Canadians open through GoldenKey are in education, engineering, healthcare and technology, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity. Canadians are a community of around 40,000 residents in education, engineering, healthcare and finance, so the Investor Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Canadian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Investor Golden Visa
In our experience, processing of the Investor Golden Visa is usually 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. From day one, eligibility for the Investor Golden Visa requires investment of at least AED 2 million in an accredited UAE investment fund. Many Canadian business owners run Investor Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Canada, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your paperwork against the Investor Golden Visa criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there.
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 categories. For the Investor Golden Visa for Canadians, 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
Your 10-year Investor Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. For the Investor Golden Visa for Canadians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
For the Investor Golden Visa for Canadians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A police clearance certificate from Canada if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Canada bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Educational certificates attested by the Canada authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Health insurance
Pricing
Pricing for the Investor Golden Visa for Canadians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for the Investor Golden Visa for Canadians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
| 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 Canadians no longer requires a local partner. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many business owners choose it as a base for the Investor Golden Visa for Canadians.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Investor Golden Visa for Canadians. 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 Canadians happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Investor Golden Visa for Canadians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
If you would like a written quotation for the Investor Golden Visa for Canadians, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Investor Golden Visa take?
Crucially, typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, depending on how promptly the approving authority responds.
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.
Is the Investor Golden Visa renewable?
It can. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
Do Canadians need a UAE visa before applying for Investor Golden Visa?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Canada with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
How long does the process take for Canadian applicants?
Crucially, processing for Canadians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Canada that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
