WhatsApp quoteDay to day, the Investor Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE 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. In our experience, 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. The most common businesses French nationals open through GoldenKey are in luxury retail, hospitality, aviation and energy, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity. French nationals are a community of around 30,000 residents with strong presence in luxury, hospitality, aviation and energy, so the Investor Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see French applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Investor Golden Visa
For most clients, the Investor Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Day to day, processing of the Investor Golden Visa is as a rule 2 to 4 weeks once papers are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. French applicants benefit from the fact that Investor Golden Visa already has many French shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise France documents and name formats instantly.
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. If the authority raises a query on the Investor Golden Visa for French nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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
The visa file is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Investor Golden Visa for French nationals in real time.
Step 4Stamping and family
Once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Investor Golden Visa for French nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Health insurance
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- A bank statement from your France bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Photographs
- Educational certificates attested by the France authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Passport copy
Pricing
All prices for the Investor Golden Visa for French nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. Use the table below to compare packages for the Investor Golden Visa for French nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| 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
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of the Investor Golden Visa for French nationals predictable. In practice, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Investor Golden Visa for French nationals no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Investor Golden Visa for French nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, 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. For most clients, our quotations for the Investor Golden Visa for French nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
Tell us about your plans for the Investor Golden Visa for French nationals and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Investor Golden Visa cost in total?
As we tell every client, 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 papers are approved, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
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.
How long does the process take for French applicants?
On the ground, processing for French nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from France that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Can a French citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes. French nationals can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
