WhatsApp quoteThe Golden Visa is a 10-year residency visa for investors, entrepreneurs, talent and students. As we tell every client, golden Visa are the part of UAE business life that business owners least want to do themselves, and the part GoldenKey does every day. In our experience, in Dubai, Golden Visa is handled by GoldenKey's team through the local authority offices, and our consultants visit them in person when a file needs it. Dubai businesses in districts such as Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz use GoldenKey for Golden Visa because we combine local presence with federal expertise.
Why Golden Visa
Golden Visa are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. No sponsor required and the freedom to stay outside the UAE for extended periods.
How Golden Visa works with GoldenKey
Step 1Request and checklist
Tell us what you need and GoldenKey replies with a checklist and a written price for the Golden Visa. Your portal shows the status of this step for the golden visa in Dubai 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 application, pays the government fees for you and chases the licensing authority until approval. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the golden visa in Dubai.
Step 4Delivery
The finished documents are delivered to you and stored in your portal for future reference.
Documents required
For the golden visa in Dubai the registrar asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Attested educational certificates for skilled roles
- Existing visa or entry permit copy
- Health insurance policy
- Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
- The company trade licence and establishment card
- Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
Pricing
Crucially, use the table below to compare packages for the golden visa in Dubai; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for the golden visa in Dubai depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 2,500 |
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Full UAE residence visa processing including medical, Emirates ID and entry permit
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 the golden visa in Dubai for international founders. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the golden visa in Dubai a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, we will tell you plainly if Golden Visa is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. From day one, after your Golden Visa licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. In short, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on a Golden Visa file.
Tell us about your plans for the golden visa in Dubai and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long do Golden Visa take?
To be clear, most residence visas complete within 5 to 10 working days (Monday to Friday) inside the UAE once the entry permit is approved.
Can GoldenKey handle Golden Visa for a company it did not set up?
Yes. We support businesses licensed anywhere in the UAE, provided we can be appointed as the authorised PRO or receive the papers required.
Do you offer monthly PRO retainers?
Yes, 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.
