WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey processes the Investor Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. On the ground, 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. Just as important, irish aircraft lessors and agri-food exporters are major players in the UAE market, which gives Irish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Investor Golden Visa licence is issued. GoldenKey has Irish clients from Dublin, Cork and Galway, and our consultants understand the documents released in Ireland and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Investor Golden Visa
For most clients, processing of the Investor Golden Visa is typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. Just as important, golden Visa holders receive an Emirates ID valid for the full 10-year term, which simplifies banking, leases and school enrolment. Many Irish founders run Investor Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Ireland, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the Investor Golden Visa for Irish nationals is audit-ready.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
To be clear, we obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa application with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment. Nothing is submitted for the Investor Golden Visa for Irish nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Stamping and family
Just as important, 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 Irish nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A passport issued by Ireland with at least six months' validity
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- Health insurance
- Educational certificates attested by the Ireland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
Pricing
All prices for the Investor Golden Visa for Irish nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. For most clients, the figures below for the Investor Golden Visa for Irish nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing 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
In our experience, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for the Investor Golden Visa for Irish nationals. 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 Irish nationals predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for the Investor Golden Visa for Irish nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Investor Golden Visa request is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. From day one, 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 Irish nationals happen the same day they are ready.
Crucially, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss the Investor Golden Visa for Irish nationals.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Investor Golden Visa take?
To be clear, typically 2 to 4 weeks once paperwork are approved, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
Can I include my family in the Investor Golden Visa?
It can. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a residence visa for the same duration.
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 a Irish citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes, it can. Irish nationals can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Ireland and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Ireland have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
