WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, 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. Unlike a standard residence 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. In short, the most common businesses New Zealanders open through GoldenKey are in dairy exports, education, aviation and hospitality, although Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa supports almost any activity. New Zealand dairy and meat exporters rely on Dubai as their Middle East gateway, which gives New Zealander entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa licence is granted.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
Day to day, eligibility for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa requires PhD or master's degree in engineering, technology, life sciences or natural sciences. 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. On the ground, new Zealander applicants benefit from the fact that Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa already has many New Zealander shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise New Zealand supporting 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.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
To be clear, we obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for New Zealanders is audit-ready.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa application with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for New Zealanders is audit-ready.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for New Zealanders.
- Attested degrees
- A passport granted by New Zealand with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from New Zealand if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your New Zealand bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Passport copy
- Medical fitness certificate
Pricing
From day one, use the table below to compare packages for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for New Zealanders; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for New Zealanders depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for New Zealanders no longer requires a local partner. In short, 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 New Zealanders.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for New Zealanders list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. For most clients, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for New Zealanders. 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 request sit.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for New Zealanders.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa take?
4 to 8 weeks including council review, depending on how promptly the approving authority responds.
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 UAE residence visa for the same duration.
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.
Can a New Zealander citizen own 100% of a company in Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
It can. New Zealanders 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 New Zealander applicants?
Processing for New Zealanders follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from New Zealand that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
