WhatsApp quoteIn short, the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residence visa for scientists and researchers with a PhD or master's degree and significant research achievements, nominated by the Emirates Scientists Council. If you qualify for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. Importantly, the most common businesses Austrians open through GoldenKey are in engineering, hospitality, construction technology and trading, although Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa supports almost any activity. Austrians are a small community of engineers, hospitality managers and traders, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Austrian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
Crucially, the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. From day one, benefits of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa include 10-year residency, family sponsorship and access to UAE research funding programmes. Austrian applicants benefit from the fact that Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa already has many Austrian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Austria documents and name formats instantly.
How Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your supporting documents against the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there. Nothing is submitted for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Austrians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
We obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category.
Step 3Application and medical
Day to day, the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa file is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Austrians in real time.
Step 4Stamping and family
Importantly, your 10-year Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Austrians.
- A police clearance certificate from Austria if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Austria bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Recommendation letter
- A passport issued by Austria with at least six months' validity
- Medical fitness certificate
- Research publications list
Pricing
In our experience, pricing for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Austrians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. In our experience, all prices for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Austrians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Government fees (approx.) | AED 5,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 15,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Just as important, 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 Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Austrians predictable. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Austrians for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Austrians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Austrians happen the same day they are ready. Importantly, every Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Austrians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa renewable?
Yes. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
What does the Scientist & Researcher 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.
How long does the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including council review, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
Can a Austrian citizen own 100% of a company in Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Yes. Austrians can own the full share capital of a Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Austria and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and Austria 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.
