WhatsApp quoteDay to day, unlike a standard 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. In practice, 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. Importantly, the most common businesses Serbians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, construction, agriculture exports and hospitality, although Talented Individual Golden Visa supports almost any activity. As a rule, payments between Serbia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Serbian dinar (RSD) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Serbian business profiles.
Why Talented Individual Golden Visa
As a rule, 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. 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. Serbian applicants benefit from the fact that Talented Individual Golden Visa already has many Serbian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Serbia documents and name formats instantly.
How Talented Individual Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey reviews your paperwork against the Talented Individual Golden Visa criteria and tells you plainly whether you qualify now or what would make you eligible.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Talented Individual Golden Visa. Your portal shows the status of this step for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Serbians in real time.
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. Nothing is submitted for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Serbians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
For the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Serbians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Portfolio, awards or patents
- A passport granted by Serbia with at least six months' validity
- Attested degree where relevant
- A police clearance certificate from Serbia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Serbia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your Serbia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
All prices for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Serbians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. As a rule, the figures below for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Serbians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| 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 Serbians for international founders. To be clear, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Serbians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Serbians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. To be clear, we will tell you plainly if Talented Individual Golden Visa is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. As we tell every client, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Serbians happen the same day they are ready.
As we tell every client, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Serbians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
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 — 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 quickly the approving authority responds.
Can a Serbian citizen own 100% of a company in Talented Individual Golden Visa?
Absolutely. Serbians can own the full share capital of a Talented Individual Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Serbians need a UAE visa before applying for Talented Individual Golden Visa?
No. You can apply for the licence from Serbia with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
