WhatsApp quoteIf you qualify for the Investor Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. On the ground, 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. Japanese nationals are a community of several thousand, mainly in trading houses, automotive, energy and engineering, so the Investor Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Japanese applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Japanese nationals open through GoldenKey are in automotive, trading, energy and engineering, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Investor Golden Visa
Processing of the Investor Golden Visa is in most cases 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. Day to day, the Investor Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Just as important, for Japanese nationals, the practical advantages of Investor Golden Visa are the ease of travel between Japan and the UAE, English is the working language; Japanese-speaking support is available via partners, and a banking system that processes Japanese yen (JPY) transfers daily.
How Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
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 secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Investor Golden Visa categories. Nothing is submitted for the Investor Golden Visa for Japanese nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Application and medical
The Investor Golden Visa file is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year Investor Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. For the Investor Golden Visa for Japanese nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
The document list for the Investor Golden Visa for Japanese nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Photographs
- Medical fitness certificate
- Health insurance
- A passport issued by Japan with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from Japan if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Passport copy
Pricing
The figures below for the Investor Golden Visa for Japanese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for the Investor Golden Visa for Japanese nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the Investor Golden Visa for Japanese nationals for international entrepreneurs. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Investor Golden Visa for Japanese nationals no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for the Investor Golden Visa for Japanese nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Most of our Investor Golden Visa clients come to us through referrals from other founders, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Investor Golden Visa for Japanese nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Just as important, start your Investor Golden Visa journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Investor Golden Visa take?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents 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.
Is the Investor Golden Visa renewable?
Yes. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
Can a Japanese citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
It can. Japanese nationals can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Japanese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Investor Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Japan with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
