WhatsApp quoteCrucially, the Outstanding Student Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residence visa for top-performing high school students in the UAE and university graduates with a high GPA from a recognised institution. Unlike a standard UAE residence visa, the Outstanding Student 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 we tell every client, payments between Vietnam and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Vietnamese dong (VND) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Vietnamese business profiles. 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 Outstanding Student Golden Visa licence is issued.
Why Outstanding Student Golden Visa
Golden Visa holders receive an Emirates ID valid for the full 10-year term, which simplifies banking, leases and school enrolment. Put simply, eligibility for the Outstanding Student Golden Visa requires high school students: top of their class with a 95% grade or highe. Vietnamese applicants benefit from the fact that Outstanding Student Golden Visa already has many Vietnamese shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Vietnam documents and name formats instantly.
How Outstanding Student Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your paperwork against the Outstanding Student Golden Visa criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Outstanding Student Golden Visa. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the Outstanding Student Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals is audit-ready.
Step 3Application and medical
On the ground, the visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
From day one, your 10-year Outstanding Student Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. For the Outstanding Student Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Outstanding Student Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Medical fitness certificate
- Attested academic transcripts
- Recommendation letter from the ministry or university
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Vietnam bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
In practice, the figures below for the Outstanding Student Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In our experience, all prices for the Outstanding Student Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Government fees (approx.) | AED 4,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 12,000 |
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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Outstanding Student Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals no longer requires a local partner. From day one, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Outstanding Student Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Outstanding Student Golden Visa licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Importantly, most of our Outstanding Student Golden Visa clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. 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 Outstanding Student Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals.
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 Outstanding Student Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Outstanding Student Golden Visa cost in total?
In practice, 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 Outstanding Student Golden Visa?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
How long does the Outstanding Student Golden Visa take?
3 to 6 weeks, depending on how without delay the approving authority responds.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in Outstanding Student Golden Visa?
Absolutely. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a Outstanding Student Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Vietnam and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Vietnam have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
