WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, if you qualify for the Investor Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. 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. Spanish engineering and construction firms have delivered major UAE infrastructure, and food exports continue to grow, which gives Spanish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Investor Golden Visa licence is released. Put simply, the most common businesses Spanish nationals open through GoldenKey are in construction, renewable energy, hospitality and food exports, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Investor Golden Visa
Processing of the Investor Golden Visa is as a rule 2 to 4 weeks once documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. Put simply, eligibility for the Investor Golden Visa requires investment of at least AED 2 million in an accredited UAE investment fund. For Spanish nationals, the practical advantages of Investor Golden Visa are the ease of travel between Spain and the UAE, English is the working language; Spanish-speaking advisers are available, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
How Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
Put simply, 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
In practice, we secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Investor Golden Visa categories. For the Investor Golden Visa for Spanish nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Application and medical
The visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. For the Investor Golden Visa for Spanish nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Investor Golden Visa for Spanish nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A bank statement from your Spain bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Educational certificates attested by the Spain authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport copy
- Photographs
Pricing
The figures below for the Investor Golden Visa for Spanish nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for the Investor Golden Visa for Spanish nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
| 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
In our experience, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of the Investor Golden Visa for Spanish nationals predictable. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Investor Golden Visa for Spanish nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
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 Spanish nationals happen the same day they are ready. As a rule, 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 Spanish nationals. As we tell every client, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an Investor Golden Visa file.
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 Spanish nationals.
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.
How long does the Investor Golden Visa take?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks once paperwork are approved, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
Do Spanish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Investor Golden Visa?
No — You can apply for the licence from Spain with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is handled afterwards.
Can a Spanish citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes. Spanish nationals can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
