WhatsApp quoteOn the ground, 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 practice, 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. Lithuanian fintech and laser-technology companies serve Gulf clients from Dubai, which gives Lithuanian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa licence is granted. In practice, lithuanians are a small community of fintech founders, engineers and traders, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Lithuanian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
Crucially, the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is granted by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. As we tell every client, processing of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is 4 to 8 weeks including council review, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. Lithuanian applicants benefit from the fact that Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa already has many Lithuanian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Lithuania documents and name formats instantly.
How Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
We review your profile against the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa rules and give you a straight answer on eligibility before any fees are paid. If the authority raises a query on the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Lithuanians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
We secure the nomination or approval letter from the relevant authority — the stage that differs most between Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa categories.
Step 3Application and medical
In our experience, the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa request is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. For the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Lithuanians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is granted, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship.
Documents required
In practice, the document list for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Lithuanians is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- Passport copy
- A police clearance certificate from Lithuania if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport released by Lithuania with at least six months' validity
- Research publications list
- Educational certificates attested by the Lithuania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Medical fitness certificate
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Lithuanians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Lithuanians 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
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Lithuanians. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Lithuanians.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on a Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa file. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Lithuanians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 Lithuanians happen the same day they are ready.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Lithuanians.
Frequently asked questions
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?
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 Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including council review, depending on how quickly the approving authority responds.
Can a Lithuanian citizen own 100% of a company in Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Yes. Lithuanians can own the full share capital of a Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Lithuanians need a UAE visa before applying for Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Lithuania with scanned papers, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
