WhatsApp quoteThe Investor Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable 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. GoldenKey has Swiss clients from Zurich, Geneva and Basel, and our consultants understand the supporting documents issued in Switzerland and how to attest them for the UAE. The most common businesses Swiss nationals open through GoldenKey are in wealth management, commodities, watches and luxury and pharmaceuticals, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Investor Golden Visa
As a rule, processing of the Investor Golden Visa is typically 2 to 4 weeks once supporting documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. The Investor Golden Visa is granted by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. GoldenKey has prepared Investor Golden Visa files for Swiss clients in wealth management, commodities, watches and luxury and pharmaceuticals, which means we know which Switzerland papers 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the Investor Golden Visa for Swiss nationals is audit-ready.
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
As we tell every client, your 10-year Investor Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. If the authority raises a query on the Investor Golden Visa for Swiss nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Investor Golden Visa for Swiss nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A bank statement from your Switzerland bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Health insurance
- Passport copy
- Proof of investment (fund letter, memorandum of association or tax certificate)
- A police clearance certificate from Switzerland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport issued by Switzerland with at least six months' validity
Pricing
To be clear, all prices for the Investor Golden Visa for Swiss nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. For most clients, use the table below to compare packages for the Investor Golden Visa for Swiss nationals; 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Investor Golden Visa for Swiss nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Investor Golden Visa for Swiss nationals no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Investor Golden Visa application, download your paperwork and pay invoices from your phone. Day to day, 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 application sit. Our quotations for the Investor Golden Visa for Swiss nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Just as important, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through the Investor Golden Visa for Swiss nationals step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Investor Golden Visa cost in total?
Importantly, government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
Can I work or run a business on the Investor Golden Visa?
It can. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
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 UAE residence visa for the same duration.
Can a Swiss citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes — Swiss nationals can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Swiss applicants?
As we tell every client, processing for Swiss nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Switzerland that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
