WhatsApp quoteAs we tell every client, 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. On the ground, 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. Ukrainians are a large and growing community, with many IT firms and traders relocating to Dubai since 2022, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Ukrainian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Just as important, for Ukrainian founders, the UAE is around 7 to 9 hours with one stop from Kyiv, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Ukraine, and Russian and Ukrainian-speaking advisers are widely available in Dubai.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
Benefits of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa include 10-year residency, family sponsorship and access to UAE research funding programmes. From day one, processing of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is 4 to 8 weeks including council review, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. In our experience, ukrainian applicants benefit from the fact that Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa already has many Ukrainian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Ukraine paperwork and name formats instantly.
How Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your supporting documents against the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa criteria and tells you plainly whether you qualify now or what would make you eligible. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Ukrainians in real time.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
We obtain the approval or nomination letter from the relevant authority, which is the step that varies most by category.
Step 3Application and medical
The Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa request is lodged with ICP or GDRFA, followed by your medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Ukrainians in real time.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship.
Documents required
The document list for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Ukrainians is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A police clearance certificate from Ukraine if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Ukraine authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by Ukraine with at least six months' validity
- Passport copy
- A bank statement from your Ukraine bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested degrees
Pricing
Put simply, use the table below to compare packages for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Ukrainians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Ukrainians 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
As we tell every client, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Ukrainians no longer requires a local partner. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Ukrainians for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
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 Ukrainians. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Ukrainians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 Ukrainians happen the same day they are ready.
Just as important, if you would like a written quotation for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Ukrainians, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 Ukrainian citizen own 100% of a company in Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
Yes. Ukrainians can own the full share capital of a Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Ukrainians need a UAE visa before applying for Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Ukraine with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
