WhatsApp quoteTo be clear, 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. 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. The Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residency visa for scientists and researchers with a PhD or master's degree and significant research achievements, nominated by the Emirates Scientists Council.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
As a rule, eligibility for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa requires PhD or master's degree in engineering, technology, life sciences or natural sciences. The Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is released by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Crucially, the most common questions we receive about the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa concern eligibility of specific degrees and research fields, all of which we address below.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the cost of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Medical fitness certificate
- Research publications list
- Recommendation letter
- Attested degrees
- Passport copy
Pricing
All prices for the cost of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In practice, pricing for the cost of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the cost of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa and makes international pricing simple. For most clients, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the cost of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. Day to day, we will tell you plainly if Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. Most of our Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through the cost of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Can I include my family in the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a residence visa for the same duration.
How long does the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including council review, depending on how quickly 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.
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
No minimum stay applies. Golden Visa holders can remain outside the UAE for more than six months without the visa being cancelled.
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.
