WhatsApp quoteThe Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residence visa for scientists and researchers with a PhD or master's degree and significant research achievements, nominated by the Emirates Scientists Council. GoldenKey processes the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. Serbians are a fast-growing community in IT, construction, hospitality and sports, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Serbian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Serbia and the UAE have strong investment ties, especially in agriculture, real estate and aviation, which gives Serbian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa licence is released.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
In short, processing of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is 4 to 8 weeks including council review, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. 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. From day one, for Serbians, the practical advantages of Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa are the ease of travel between Serbia and the UAE, English is widely spoken among Serbian professionals, and a banking system that processes Serbian dinar (RSD) transfers daily.
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.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa. Nothing is submitted for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Serbians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Application and medical
To be clear, the visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Serbians.
Documents required
As a rule, the document list for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Serbians is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A bank statement from your Serbia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Passport copy
- A passport issued by Serbia with at least six months' validity
- Attested degrees
- Recommendation letter
- Research publications list
Pricing
The figures below for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Serbians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Serbians 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Serbians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Serbians no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, 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 file sit. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Serbians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 Serbians.
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 Serbians.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 residence visa for the same duration.
Do Serbians need a UAE visa before applying for Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Serbia with scanned paperwork, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
How long does the process take for Serbian applicants?
On the ground, processing for Serbians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Serbia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
