WhatsApp quoteGolden Visa Processing are the part of UAE business life that business owners least want to do themselves, and the part GoldenKey does every day. From day one, whether you need a single visa or an ongoing PRO arrangement, GoldenKey's Golden Visa Processing are priced per task and confirmed in writing. To be clear, french brands and groups have a major footprint in the UAE, from Louvre Abu Dhabi to the Sorbonne campus, which gives French entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Golden Visa Processing licence is issued. Crucially, the most common businesses French nationals open through GoldenKey are in luxury retail, hospitality, aviation and energy, although Golden Visa Processing supports almost any activity.
Why Golden Visa Processing
Importantly, timelines vary by category from 1 to 8 weeks. Crucially, golden Visa Processing are available to our own company-formation customers and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. Many French company owners run Golden Visa Processing companies alongside an existing business in France, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Golden Visa Processing works with GoldenKey
Step 1Request and checklist
You tell us what you need and GoldenKey sends a checklist and a written price for the Golden Visa Processing you require. Your portal shows the status of this step for golden visa processing for French nationals in real time.
Step 2Document collection
We collect scans or originals, check them against the authority's requirements and flag anything missing.
Step 3Submission and follow-up
GoldenKey lodges the file, pays the government fees for you and chases the authority until approval. Your portal shows the status of this step for golden visa processing for French nationals in real time.
Step 4Delivery
Day to day, approved documents, visas or certificates are delivered to you and recorded in your client portal.
Documents required
The document list for golden visa processing for French nationals is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A bank statement from your France bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
- Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
- A passport issued by France with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from France if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the France authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Pricing for golden visa processing for French nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for golden visa processing for French nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 12,000 |
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10-year UAE residency visa — full processing from eligibility assessment to visa stamp
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies golden visa processing for French nationals for international founders. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many business owners choose it as a base for golden visa processing for French nationals.
Why GoldenKey
In practice, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Golden Visa Processing file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. GoldenKey's consultants have handled golden visa processing for French nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. Crucially, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for golden visa processing for French nationals happen the same day they are ready.
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 golden visa processing for French nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Are government fees included in your price for Golden Visa Processing?
Our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the authority.
How long do Golden Visa Processing take?
Golden Visa processing ranges from one to eight weeks depending on the category and approving authority.
Do you offer monthly PRO retainers?
It can. A monthly retainer covers routine renewals, visa processing and government correspondence for a fixed fee, which is often less than an in-house PRO salary.
Do French nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Golden Visa Processing?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from France with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Can a French citizen own 100% of a company in Golden Visa Processing?
It can. French nationals can own the full share capital of a Golden Visa Processing company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
