WhatsApp quoteAs we tell every client, 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. GoldenKey processes the Talented Individual Golden Visa from eligibility check to passport stamping, including the approval letters that most applicants find hardest to obtain. the UAE is Vietnam's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with a CEPA concluded in 2024, which gives Vietnamese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Talented Individual Golden Visa licence is issued. Vietnamese nationals are a young community in trading, IT outsourcing and hospitality, so the Talented Individual Golden Visa authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Vietnamese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Talented Individual Golden Visa
From day one, 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. Crucially, the most common questions we receive about the Talented Individual Golden Visa concern which authority approves each profession, all of which we address below. Just as important, many Vietnamese founders run Talented Individual Golden Visa companies alongside an existing business in Vietnam, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Talented Individual Golden Visa.
Step 3Application and medical
Importantly, the visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics. Nothing is submitted for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Stamping and family
For most clients, once the 10-year visa is issued, GoldenKey handles family sponsorship visas one by one.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Portfolio, awards or patents
- Passport copy
- Approval letter from the relevant authority
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Attested degree where relevant
Pricing
For most clients, the figures below for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Vietnamese 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 Vietnamese nationals. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for the Talented Individual Golden Visa for Vietnamese nationals, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
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.
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 UAE residence visa for the same duration.
Do Vietnamese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Talented Individual Golden Visa?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Vietnam with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in Talented Individual Golden Visa?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a Talented Individual Golden Visa company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
