WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, the Investor Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residency visa for investors who place AED 2 million or more in a UAE investment fund, a company or a deposit approved by the authorities. As a rule, if you qualify for the Investor Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. The most common businesses Vietnamese nationals open through GoldenKey are in electronics, textiles, agricultural exports and IT outsourcing, although Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity. In practice, for Vietnamese founders, the UAE is around 7.5 hours from Hanoi, 3 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the working language.
Why Investor Golden Visa
Just as important, the Investor Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. In practice, 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. For Vietnamese nationals, the practical advantages of Investor Golden Visa are the ease of travel between Vietnam and the UAE, English is the working language, and a banking system that processes Vietnamese dong (VND) transfers daily.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Investor Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals.
Step 3Application and medical
Put simply, the Investor Golden Visa submission 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Investor Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals in real time.
Documents required
The document list for the Investor Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Health insurance
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
- Photographs
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
As we tell every client, all prices for the Investor Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for the Investor Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Investor Golden Visa for Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese nationals no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, 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. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Investor Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Investor Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for the Investor Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
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.
What does the Investor Golden Visa cost in total?
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 include my family in the Investor Golden Visa?
Yes, it can. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a residency visa for the same duration.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in Investor Golden Visa?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Vietnam and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and Vietnam have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
