WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey processes the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. Unlike a standard UAE residence visa, the Real Estate 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. Canadian universities, engineering firms and agri-food exporters are well established in the UAE, which gives Canadian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Real Estate Investor Golden Visa licence is granted. The most common businesses Canadians open through GoldenKey are in education, engineering, healthcare and technology, although Real Estate Investor Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Real Estate Investor Golden Visa
Golden Visa holders receive an Emirates ID valid for the full 10-year term, which simplifies banking, leases and school enrolment. Eligibility for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa requires ownership of one or more properties with a combined value of AED 2 million or more. Many Canadian company owners run Real Estate Investor Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Canada, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Real Estate Investor Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your documents against the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians in real time.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
In short, we secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Real Estate Investor Golden Visa categories.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa request with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment. For the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Stamping and family
In practice, your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship.
Documents required
For most clients, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians.
- Title deed or Oqood registration
- Educational certificates attested by the Canada authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport copy
- A bank statement from your Canada bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Canada if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
All prices for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. The figures below for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing 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's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Real Estate Investor Golden Visa licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Our quotations for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa for Canadians in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa cost in total?
Put simply, government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
Is the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa renewable?
Yes, it can. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
How long does the Real Estate Investor Golden Visa take?
Often 1 to 3 weeks in Dubai via the Land Department's Cube centre, depending on how without delay the approving authority responds.
Do Canadians need a UAE visa before applying for Real Estate Investor Golden Visa?
No — You can apply for the licence from Canada with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Canadian citizen own 100% of a company in Real Estate Investor Golden Visa?
Yes. Canadians can own the full share capital of a Real Estate Investor Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
