WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey processes the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. 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. The most common businesses Vietnamese nationals open through GoldenKey are in electronics, textiles, agricultural exports and IT outsourcing, although Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa supports almost any activity. the UAE is Vietnam's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with a CEPA concluded in 2024, which gives Vietnamese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa licence is issued.
Why Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa
Just as important, the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Benefits of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa include 10-year residency, family sponsorship and access to UAE research funding programmes. In practice, many Vietnamese entrepreneurs run Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Vietnam, 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. Nothing is submitted for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
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 visa request is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals in real time.
Step 4Stamping and family
As a rule, your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship.
Documents required
On the ground, gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals.
- Medical fitness certificate
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Passport copy
- A bank statement from your Vietnam bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Research publications list
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
In our experience, pricing for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
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 Vietnamese nationals for international founders. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, 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 Vietnamese nationals happen the same day they are ready. 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 Vietnamese nationals. In short, after your Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
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 Vietnamese nationals.
Frequently asked questions
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.
What does the Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa cost in total?
Just as important, 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?
It can. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
It can. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Vietnamese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Scientist & Researcher Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Vietnam with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
