WhatsApp quoteImportantly, 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 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. In our experience, greeks are a community concentrated in shipping, hospitality, construction and food, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Greek applications every day and process them without hesitation. Greek shipowners and hospitality groups are deeply connected to the UAE market, which gives Greek entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa licence is issued.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
Benefits of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa include 10-year residency, family sponsorship and access to UAE research funding programmes. As we tell every client, the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Many Greek company owners run Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Greece, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Greeks is audit-ready.
Step 3Application and medical
The Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa application is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
Once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Greeks.
Documents required
The document list for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Greeks is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A police clearance certificate from Greece if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by Greece with at least six months' validity
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport copy
- Research publications list
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Greeks; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Just as important, all prices for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Greeks 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
Crucially, 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 Greeks 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 Greeks for international entrepreneurs.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. For most clients, 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 Greeks happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Greeks, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Greeks, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
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 I work or run a business on the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Absolutely. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
Can a Greek citizen own 100% of a company in Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Yes. Greeks can own the full share capital of a Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Greek applicants?
On the ground, processing for Greeks follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Greece that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
