WhatsApp quoteIn short, unlike a standard residency visa, the Scientist & Researcher 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. Put simply, the Scientist & Researcher 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. Belgians are a compact community with strength in diamonds, logistics and pharmaceuticals, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Belgian applications every day and process them without hesitation. the Antwerp-Dubai diamond corridor is one of the world's most important, anchored by DMCC, which gives Belgian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa licence is issued.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
As a rule, the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is granted by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. From day one, processing of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is 4 to 8 weeks including council review, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. GoldenKey has prepared Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa files for Belgian customers in diamond trading, logistics, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, which means we know which Belgium supporting documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your documents against the Scientist & Researcher 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 Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Belgians.
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
Once the 10-year visa is released, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Belgians is audit-ready.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Belgians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Medical fitness certificate
- Attested degrees
- A passport issued by Belgium with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Belgium bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Research publications list
- A police clearance certificate from Belgium if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Pricing for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Belgians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Belgians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
| 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
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 Belgians for international founders. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Belgians.
Why GoldenKey
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 Belgians happen the same day they are ready. Crucially, our quotations for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Belgians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa file, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Belgians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including council review, depending on how fast the approving authority responds.
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.
Can I work or run a business on the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
Do Belgians need a UAE visa before applying for Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Belgium with scanned papers, and the investor residency visa is handled afterwards.
Can a Belgian citizen own 100% of a company in Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Yes, it can. Belgians can own the full share capital of a Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
