WhatsApp quoteIn short, the Talented Individual Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residency visa for creative professionals, artists, athletes, inventors, executives and specialists recognised by a UAE authority. Unlike a standard residency 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. On the ground, for Irish founders, the UAE is around 7.5 hours from Dublin, the UAE is 3 to 4 hours ahead of Ireland, and English is the working language in both countries. Payments between Ireland and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle fast and UAE banks are familiar with Irish business profiles.
Why Talented Individual Golden Visa
Day to day, 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. Eligibility for the Talented Individual Golden Visa requires recommendation or approval from the relevant UAE ministry or authority (culture, sports, health, etc.). For Irish nationals, the practical advantages of Talented Individual Golden Visa are the ease of travel between Ireland and the UAE, English is the working language in both countries, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
How Talented Individual Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
Day to day, we review your profile against the Talented Individual Golden Visa rules and give you a straight answer on eligibility before any fees are paid.
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. If the authority raises a query on the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Irish nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa submission with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
Step 4Stamping and family
Once the 10-year visa is granted, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Irish nationals in real time.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Irish nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Passport copy
- Portfolio, awards or patents
- Approval letter from the relevant authority
- A passport issued by Ireland with at least six months' validity
- Employment contract for executives
- Educational certificates attested by the Ireland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
All prices for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Irish nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Put simply, pricing for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Irish nationals 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
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Irish nationals for international business owners. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many company owners choose it as a base for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Irish nationals.
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 Talented Individual Golden Visa for Irish nationals. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Irish nationals for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. For most clients, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Talented Individual Golden Visa licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
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 Talented Individual Golden Visa for Irish nationals.
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?
Yes, it can. 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, it can. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a UAE residence visa for the same duration.
Can a Irish citizen own 100% of a company in Talented Individual Golden Visa?
It can. Irish nationals can own the full share capital of a Talented Individual Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Irish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Talented Individual Golden Visa?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Ireland with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
