WhatsApp quoteIn our experience, 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. The 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. Ukrainians are a large and growing community, with many IT firms and traders relocating to Dubai since 2022, so the Investor Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Ukrainian applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Ukrainians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, agricultural exports, e-commerce and consulting, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Investor Golden Visa
Put simply, 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. Processing of the Investor Golden Visa is normally 2 to 4 weeks once supporting documents are approved, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. For most clients, many Ukrainian entrepreneurs run Investor Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Ukraine, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your papers 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 Ukrainians in real time.
Step 3Application and medical
In practice, the visa request is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year Investor Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. For the Investor Golden Visa for Ukrainians, 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 Ukrainians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Photographs
- Health insurance
- A passport granted by Ukraine with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Ukraine authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your Ukraine bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Ukraine if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
On the ground, use the table below to compare packages for the Investor Golden Visa for Ukrainians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for the Investor Golden Visa for Ukrainians 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many company owners choose it as a base for the Investor Golden Visa for Ukrainians. From day one, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Investor Golden Visa for Ukrainians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, after your Investor Golden Visa licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Investor Golden Visa for Ukrainians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 Ukrainians.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the Investor Golden Visa for Ukrainians in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Investor Golden Visa cost in total?
For most clients, government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
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 Ukrainians need a UAE visa before applying for Investor Golden Visa?
No — You can apply for the licence from Ukraine with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Can a Ukrainian citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes — Ukrainians can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
