UAE visa cost calculator
Estimate the government cost of company and family residence visas. The figures are our estimates of typical all-in costs, because the fees are spread across several government services and differ by emirate.
Company visas (partners and employees)
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Family visas (spouse and children)
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What the estimate includes
- Company visa: about AED 5,500 per person (our estimate), covering the entry permit, change of status, medical test and Emirates ID on standard processing times.
- Family visa: about AED 4,200 per dependant (our estimate), covering the file opening, entry permit or change of status, a medical test for dependants aged 18 and over, and the Emirates ID.
- Family sponsorship usually also needs a refundable security deposit per dependant, which we estimate at AED 2,500. The sponsor needs a salary of at least AED 4,000 a month, or AED 3,000 if the employer provides accommodation.
- Urgent processing adds roughly AED 1,000–1,500 per application. The calculator adds AED 1,200.
- Not included: health insurance (mandatory; basic plans from about AED 600 a year), attestation of documents and school NOCs.
Frequently asked
How much does a UAE residence visa cost?
We estimate a company visa for an employee or partner at about AED 5,500, including the entry permit, change of status, medical test and Emirates ID. A family visa costs about AED 4,200 per dependant, plus a refundable deposit of around AED 2,500. Fees differ by emirate, so treat these figures as estimates.
Can I sponsor my family in the UAE?
Yes, once you hold a UAE residence visa and earn at least AED 4,000 a month, or AED 3,000 if your employer provides accommodation. Each dependant needs a file opening, an entry permit, a medical test from age 18 and an Emirates ID.
What is not included in the visa cost?
Mandatory health insurance (basic plans from about AED 600 a year), attestation of documents and school NOCs. The calculator covers government fees and processing only.