WhatsApp quoteImportantly, 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. Crucially, if you qualify for the Investor Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. Crucially, the most common businesses Saudi nationals open through GoldenKey are in trading, real estate, hospitality and investment holding, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity. Day to day, saudi nationals are GCC nationals enjoy special status in the UAE and can own mainland businesses with the same rights as Emiratis in most activities, so the Investor Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Saudi applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Investor Golden Visa
Processing of the Investor Golden Visa is as a rule 2 to 4 weeks once supporting documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. Golden Visa holders receive an Emirates ID valid for the full 10-year term, which simplifies banking, leases and school enrolment. GoldenKey has prepared Investor Golden Visa files for Saudi clients in trading, real estate, hospitality and investment holding, which means we know which Saudi Arabia documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your papers against the Investor Golden Visa criteria and tells you plainly whether you qualify now or what would make you eligible.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
In short, we secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Investor Golden Visa categories. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the Investor Golden Visa for Saudi nationals is audit-ready.
Step 3Application and medical
The Investor Golden Visa application is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Just as important, once the 10-year visa is granted, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Investor Golden Visa for Saudi nationals in real time.
Documents required
The document list for the Investor Golden Visa for Saudi nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport issued by Saudi Arabia with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Saudi Arabia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Health insurance
- A bank statement from your Saudi Arabia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- Passport copy
Pricing
Pricing for the Investor Golden Visa for Saudi nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Importantly, all prices for the Investor Golden Visa for Saudi nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| 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 the Investor Golden Visa for Saudi nationals. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Investor Golden Visa for Saudi nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
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 file sit. Just as important, 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 Saudi nationals happen the same day they are ready. After your Investor Golden Visa licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
In short, if you would like a written quotation for the Investor Golden Visa for Saudi nationals, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Investor Golden Visa take?
In our experience, typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, depending on how promptly the approving authority responds.
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 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 Saudi nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Investor Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Saudi Arabia with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
Can a Saudi citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
It can. Saudi nationals can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
