WhatsApp quoteTo be clear, 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. The 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. Slovenian pharmaceutical and engineering exports reach the Gulf via Dubai, which gives Slovenian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Investor Golden Visa licence is issued. In practice, for Slovenian founders, the UAE is around 6 hours via Vienna or Istanbul from Ljubljana, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Slovenia, and English is the business language.
Why Investor Golden Visa
On the ground, the most common questions we receive about the Investor Golden Visa concern investment thresholds, fund options and family sponsorship, all of which we address below. Just as important, eligibility for the Investor Golden Visa requires investment of at least AED 2 million in an accredited UAE investment fund. GoldenKey has prepared Investor Golden Visa files for Slovenian clients in pharmaceuticals, engineering, tourism and wood products, which means we know which Slovenia supporting documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Investor Golden Visa for Slovenians in real time.
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 visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship. Nothing is submitted for the Investor Golden Visa for Slovenians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
The document list for the Investor Golden Visa for Slovenians is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A police clearance certificate from Slovenia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Photographs
- A bank statement from your Slovenia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
- Health insurance
Pricing
Pricing for the Investor Golden Visa for Slovenians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for the Investor Golden Visa for Slovenians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Investor Golden Visa for Slovenians a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As a rule, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Investor Golden Visa for Slovenians no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
You deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Investor Golden Visa licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Our quotations for the Investor Golden Visa for Slovenians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 Slovenians.
If you would like a written quotation for the Investor Golden Visa for Slovenians, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Investor Golden Visa renewable?
Absolutely. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
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.
How long does the Investor Golden Visa take?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, depending on how fast the approving authority responds.
Can a Slovenian citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes. Slovenians can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Slovenians need a UAE visa before applying for Investor Golden Visa?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Slovenia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
