WhatsApp quoteJust as important, 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. As a rule, 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. Slovenians are a small community in pharmaceuticals, engineering and tourism, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Slovenian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Importantly, the most common businesses Slovenians open through GoldenKey are in pharmaceuticals, engineering, tourism and wood products, although Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
For most clients, golden Visa holders receive an Emirates ID valid for the full 10-year term, which simplifies banking, leases and school enrolment. 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. GoldenKey has prepared Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa files for Slovenian clients in pharmaceuticals, engineering, tourism and wood products, which means we know which Slovenia documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your papers against the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa criteria and tells you plainly whether you qualify now or what would make you eligible. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Slovenians.
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
The Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa submission is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. For the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Slovenians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Stamping and family
For most clients, once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one.
Documents required
For the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Slovenians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Educational certificates attested by the Slovenia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Research publications list
- Recommendation letter
- A police clearance certificate from Slovenia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport issued by Slovenia with at least six months' validity
- Attested degrees
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Slovenians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Slovenians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| 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
In practice, 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 Slovenians. On the ground, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Slovenians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In short, every Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Slovenians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. For most clients, our quotations for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Slovenians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
As we tell every client, 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 Slovenians.
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.
Can I work or run a business on the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Yes — Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
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 Slovenian citizen own 100% of a company in Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Yes. Slovenians can own the full share capital of a Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Slovenia join me?
Once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
