WhatsApp quoteThe 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. The Talented Individual Golden Visa has become one of the most sought-after residency options in the world, and the criteria are clear once you know which authority approves your category. Norwegians are a community concentrated in energy, maritime and seafood trading, so the Talented Individual Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Norwegian applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Norwegians open through GoldenKey are in oil and gas services, maritime, seafood exports and renewable energy, although Talented Individual Golden Visa supports almost any activity.
Why Talented Individual Golden Visa
To be clear, 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. Just as important, the most common questions we receive about the Talented Individual Golden Visa concern which authority approves each profession, all of which we address below. GoldenKey has prepared Talented Individual Golden Visa files for Norwegian clients in oil and gas services, maritime, seafood exports and renewable energy, which means we know which Norway documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Talented Individual Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your documents against the Talented Individual Golden Visa criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there.
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. For the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Norwegians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Application and medical
We file the visa application with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
Step 4Stamping and family
Once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Norwegians is audit-ready.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Norwegians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A passport issued by Norway with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Norway bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Approval letter from the relevant authority
- Educational certificates attested by the Norway authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Norway if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Employment contract for executives
Pricing
The figures below for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Norwegians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Norwegians; 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Norwegians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Norwegians no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Norwegians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Norwegians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Norwegians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
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 Norwegians.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work or run a business on the Talented Individual Golden Visa?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can own companies, work for employers and operate as freelancers without a separate sponsor.
How long does the Talented Individual Golden Visa take?
3 to 6 weeks depending on the approving authority, depending on how fast the approving authority responds.
What does the Talented Individual Golden Visa cost in total?
As we tell every client, government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
Can a Norwegian citizen own 100% of a company in Talented Individual Golden Visa?
Yes — Norwegians can own the full share capital of a Talented Individual Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Norwegians need a UAE visa before applying for Talented Individual Golden Visa?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Norway with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
