WhatsApp quoteImportantly, 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. GoldenKey processes the Talented Individual Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. For most clients, payments between Slovakia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Slovak business profiles. Slovaks are a small community in automotive, IT and hospitality, so the Talented Individual Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Slovak applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Talented Individual Golden Visa
From day one, eligibility for the Talented Individual Golden Visa requires recommendation or approval from the relevant UAE ministry or authority (culture, sports, health, etc.). In practice, benefits of the Talented Individual Golden Visa include 10-year residency without an employer sponsor, sponsor family members and freedom to work with multiple customers. Slovak applicants benefit from the fact that Talented Individual Golden Visa already has many Slovak shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Slovakia papers and name formats instantly.
How Talented Individual Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Eligibility assessment
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. For the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Slovaks, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Application and medical
In practice, we file the visa file with the immigration authority and book your medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
Step 4Stamping and family
Your 10-year Talented Individual Golden Visa is stamped and we then process residence visas for your spouse, children and parents under your sponsorship. Nothing is submitted for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Slovaks until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Slovaks; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A passport issued by Slovakia with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from Slovakia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Passport copy
- Attested degree where relevant
- Approval letter from the relevant authority
- A bank statement from your Slovakia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Pricing for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Slovaks depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Slovaks are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Just as important, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Slovaks no longer requires a local partner. In short, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Slovaks.
Why GoldenKey
On the ground, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Talented Individual Golden Visa file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the submission sit. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Slovaks. Just as important, our quotations for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Slovaks list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.
In our experience, tell us about your plans for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Slovaks and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Talented Individual Golden Visa cost in total?
Put simply, 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 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.
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.
How long does the process take for Slovak applicants?
As a rule, processing for Slovaks follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Slovakia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Do Slovaks need a UAE visa before applying for Talented Individual Golden Visa?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Slovakia with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
