WhatsApp quoteIn short, 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. From day one, unlike a standard UAE 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. Put simply, 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.
Why Investor Golden Visa
On the ground, benefits of the Investor Golden Visa include 10-year renewable residency, no local sponsor required and sponsor spouse, children of any age and parents. In practice, the Investor Golden Visa is released by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Day to day, eligibility for the Investor Golden Visa requires investment of at least AED 2 million in an accredited UAE investment fund.
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. Nothing is submitted for documents for the Investor Golden Visa until you have reviewed and approved it.
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
For most clients, the visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. Nothing is submitted for documents for the Investor Golden Visa until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Stamping and family
On the ground, your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship.
Documents required
For most clients, the document list for supporting documents for the Investor Golden Visa is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
- Photographs
- Health insurance
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for documents for the Investor Golden Visa; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for paperwork for the Investor Golden Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| 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
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for documents for the Investor Golden Visa. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for documents for the Investor Golden Visa and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Investor Golden Visa file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. Just as important, after your Investor Golden Visa licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. We will tell you plainly if Investor Golden Visa is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
As we tell every client, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for documents for the Investor Golden Visa.
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.
What does the Investor Golden Visa cost in total?
As a rule, government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
Can I include my family in the Investor Golden Visa?
Yes, it can. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a UAE 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.
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.
