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. Importantly, 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. On the ground, the most common businesses South Koreans open through GoldenKey are in construction, electronics, beauty and cosmetics and energy, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity. For most clients, korean firms built landmark UAE projects, and K-beauty and K-food brands are expanding rapidly through Dubai, which gives South Korean entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Investor Golden Visa licence is released.
Why Investor Golden Visa
To be clear, eligibility for the Investor Golden Visa requires investment of at least AED 2 million in an accredited UAE investment fund. From day one, processing of the Investor Golden Visa is typically 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. GoldenKey has prepared Investor Golden Visa files for South Korean clients in construction, electronics, beauty and cosmetics and energy, which means we know which South Korea paperwork need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your documents against the Investor Golden Visa criteria and tells you plainly whether you qualify now or what would make you eligible. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Investor Golden Visa for South Koreans in real time.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
From day one, we obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category.
Step 3Application and medical
Importantly, the Investor Golden Visa request is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Investor Golden Visa for South Koreans in real time.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship.
Documents required
Crucially, for the Investor Golden Visa for South Koreans the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Educational certificates attested by the South Korea authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Photographs
- A passport issued by South Korea with at least six months' validity
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- Health insurance
- Passport copy
Pricing
The figures below for the Investor Golden Visa for South Koreans are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. From day one, use the table below to compare packages for the Investor Golden Visa for South Koreans; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| 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
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 South Koreans for international founders. Put simply, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for the Investor Golden Visa for South Koreans.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, 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 South Koreans happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Investor Golden Visa for South Koreans, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Investor Golden Visa for South Koreans for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for the Investor Golden Visa for South Koreans.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 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 UAE residence visa for the same duration.
Can a South Korean citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes — South Koreans can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from South Korea join me?
On the ground, once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
