WhatsApp quoteUnlike 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. 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. the UAE is Pakistan's largest trading partner in the Middle East and the main re-export route for Pakistani goods, which gives Pakistani entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa licence is issued. Pakistanis are one of the largest communities in the UAE, with well over a million residents, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Pakistani applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
On the ground, eligibility for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa requires PhD or master's degree in engineering, technology, life sciences or natural sciences. To be clear, 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. Importantly, many Pakistani founders run Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Pakistan, 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Pakistanis.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
In short, 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
We file the visa request with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Pakistanis.
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.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Pakistanis; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Research publications list
- Attested degrees
- Educational certificates attested by the Pakistan authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Recommendation letter
- A bank statement from your Pakistan bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport issued by Pakistan with at least six months' validity
Pricing
All prices for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Pakistanis are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Pakistanis; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| 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
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 Pakistanis predictable. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many founders choose it as a base for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Pakistanis.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, our quotations for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Pakistanis list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. In short, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Pakistanis. 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.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Pakistanis in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I include my family in the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Absolutely. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a residence visa for the same duration.
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.
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 process take for Pakistani applicants?
As we tell every client, processing for Pakistanis follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Pakistan that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Do Pakistanis need a UAE visa before applying for Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Pakistan with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
