WhatsApp quoteImportantly, 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. Just as important, if you qualify for the Investor Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. Chinese nationals are a community of roughly 200,000 to 300,000 people, with Dragon Mart and International City as its commercial heart, so the Investor Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Chinese applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Chinese nationals open through GoldenKey are in trading, manufacturing, electronics and e-commerce, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Investor Golden Visa
Day to day, processing of the Investor Golden Visa is typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. Golden Visa holders receive an Emirates ID valid for the full 10-year term, which simplifies banking, leases and school enrolment. Many Chinese founders run Investor Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in China, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
Crucially, we review your profile against the Investor Golden Visa rules and give you a straight answer on eligibility before any fees are paid.
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. Nothing is submitted for the Investor Golden Visa for Chinese nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Application and medical
The Investor Golden Visa application is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Investor Golden Visa for Chinese nationals in real time.
Documents required
In practice, for the Investor Golden Visa for Chinese nationals the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport issued by China with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the China authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from China if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Health insurance
- A bank statement from your China bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Medical fitness certificate
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for the Investor Golden Visa for Chinese nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for the Investor Golden Visa for Chinese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
| 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
Day to day, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Investor Golden Visa for Chinese nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As we tell every client, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Investor Golden Visa for Chinese nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with the Investor Golden Visa for Chinese nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 Chinese nationals. Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an Investor Golden Visa file.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the Investor Golden Visa for Chinese nationals in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Investor Golden Visa take?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks once paperwork 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 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.
Can a Chinese citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes. Chinese nationals can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Chinese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Investor Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from China with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
