WhatsApp quoteThe 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. GoldenKey processes the Investor Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. As we tell every client, the most common businesses Filipinos open through GoldenKey are in retail, food and beverage, healthcare and hospitality, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity. Payments between Philippines and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Philippine peso (PHP) transfers settle without delay and UAE banks are familiar with Filipino business profiles.
Why Investor Golden Visa
Crucially, golden Visa holders receive an Emirates ID valid for the full 10-year term, which simplifies banking, leases and school enrolment. Put simply, the Investor Golden Visa is granted by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Many Filipino founders run Investor Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Philippines, 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.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Investor Golden Visa. Nothing is submitted for the Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Application and medical
For most clients, the visa request is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
As a rule, your 10-year Investor Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos.
Documents required
The document list for the Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Photographs
- Educational certificates attested by the Philippines authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by Philippines with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Philippines bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Health insurance
- Passport copy
Pricing
For most clients, the figures below for the Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Put simply, pricing for the Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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
Put simply, 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 Filipinos for international founders. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos. Crucially, 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.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and an adviser will walk you through the Investor Golden Visa for Filipinos step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
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 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.
Can a Filipino citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes. Filipinos 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 Philippines and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Philippines 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.
