WhatsApp quoteJust as important, the Investor Golden Visa has become one of the most sought-after residency options in the world, and the criteria are clear once you know which authority approves your category. If you qualify for the Investor Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. 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.
Why Investor Golden Visa
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 we tell every client, processing of the Investor Golden Visa is typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. Eligibility for the Investor Golden Visa requires investment of at least AED 2 million in an accredited UAE investment fund.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the cost of the Investor Golden Visa.
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- Health insurance
- Photographs
Pricing
The figures below for the cost of the Investor Golden Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for the cost of the Investor Golden Visa are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| 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
From day one, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many company owners choose it as a base for the cost of the Investor Golden Visa. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the cost of the Investor Golden Visa can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, our quotations for the cost of the Investor Golden Visa list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for the cost of the Investor Golden Visa happen the same day they are ready. For most clients, 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.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through the cost of the Investor Golden Visa step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Investor Golden Visa cost in total?
In short, 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?
Put simply, 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 I include my family in the Investor Golden Visa?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a residence visa for the same duration.
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.
