WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, the Talented Individual Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residence visa for creative professionals, artists, athletes, inventors, executives and specialists recognised by a UAE authority. In practice, if you qualify for the Talented Individual Golden Visa, you can sponsor your spouse, children of any age and parents, and employ unlimited domestic workers. Unlike a standard UAE residence visa, the Talented Individual 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.
Why Talented Individual Golden Visa
To be clear, the most common questions we receive about the Talented Individual Golden Visa concern which authority approves each profession, all of which we address below. Put simply, benefits of the Talented Individual Golden Visa include 10-year residency without an employer sponsor, sponsor family members and freedom to work with multiple clients. Processing of the Talented Individual Golden Visa is 3 to 6 weeks depending on the approving authority, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you.
Documents required
Crucially, the document list for the cost of the Talented Individual Golden Visa is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Portfolio, awards or patents
- Employment contract for executives
- Approval letter from the relevant authority
- Attested degree where relevant
- Passport copy
Pricing
The figures below for the cost of the Talented Individual Golden Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for the cost of the Talented Individual Golden Visa; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the cost of the Talented Individual Golden Visa and makes international pricing simple. Just as important, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the cost of the Talented Individual Golden Visa can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the cost of the Talented Individual Golden Visa, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Talented Individual Golden Visa submission is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. On the ground, our quotations for the cost of the Talented Individual Golden Visa list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
On the ground, start your Talented Individual Golden Visa journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Talented Individual 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 I work or run a business on the Talented Individual Golden Visa?
Absolutely. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
Can I include my family in the Talented Individual 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.
How long does the Talented Individual Golden Visa take?
3 to 6 weeks depending on the approving authority, depending on how without delay the approving authority responds.
Is the Talented Individual Golden Visa renewable?
Yes. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
