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United Arab Emirates

Cost of Immigrating to United Arab Emirates

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Full fee breakdown for 2026 — compare costs across all 8 pathways

ICP (Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship)Official website

Fee Breakdown by Pathway

Estimated immigration costs for each pathway to United Arab Emirates. Fees are sourced from official program pages.

Student VisaStudy

Dubai (GDRFA) residence permit for a student: fee AED 200 plus AED 10 Knowledge Dirham and AED 10 Innovation Dirham, AED 500 inside the country and AED 20 delivery; the issuance fee increases by AED 100 annually when the residency is over two years. The educational institution must be licensed. Other emirates may differ.≈ $54

Residence visa for familiesFamily

Dubai (GDRFA) residence permit for foreign family members: fee AED 200 plus AED 10 Knowledge Dirham and AED 10 Innovation Dirham, AED 500 inside the country and AED 20 delivery; the issuance fee increases by AED 100 annually when the residency is over two years. The entry visa for family sponsorship costs AED 200 plus VAT (5%). Other emirates may differ.≈ $54

Jobseeker visit visaOther

The u.ae page (updated 28 Sep 2026) states no fee. Dubai (GDRFA) visit visa fees: AED 200 for 60 days, AED 300 for 90 days, AED 400 for 120 days, plus 5% VAT; security amount AED 1,000 and other service fees apply. Other emirates may differ.≈ $54

Employment Visa (UAE)Work permit

Dubai (GDRFA) private-sector residence permit: fee AED 200 plus AED 10 Knowledge Dirham and AED 10 Innovation Dirham, AED 500 inside the country and AED 20 delivery; the issuance fee increases by AED 100 annually when the residency is over two years. Other emirates may differ.≈ $54

Golden Visa - EntrepreneursBusiness

ICP (Golden Residence category): application fee AED 100, new Golden Residence issuance for a 10-year duration AED 100 per year, smart service fee AED 100. The fee for this specific sub-category (entrepreneur or skilled) is not listed separately; other emirates and authorities may charge more.≈ $27

Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Skilled ProfessionalsSkilled work

Green VisaSkilled work

ICP (Green Residence investor category): application fee AED 100, Green Residence issuance for a 5-year duration AED 100 per year, smart service fee AED 100. Requirements: monthly salary of at least AED 15,000 (or equivalent), or freelance income of at least AED 360,000 a year over the previous two years. Valid 5 years, renewable.≈ $27

Golden Visa - Outstanding Students and GraduatesPermanent residence

Select the actual student/graduate branch in the official Golden Residency service and follow its current document and application instructions. Confirm student-category fees and processing time with the issuing authority.

Pathway	Official Fees	USD Equivalent
Student VisaStudy	Dubai (GDRFA) residence permit for a student: fee AED 200 plus AED 10 Knowledge Dirham and AED 10 Innovation Dirham, AED 500 inside the country and AED 20 delivery; the issuance fee increases by AED 100 annually when the residency is over two years. The educational institution must be licensed. Other emirates may differ.≈ $54	≈ $54
Residence visa for familiesFamily	Dubai (GDRFA) residence permit for foreign family members: fee AED 200 plus AED 10 Knowledge Dirham and AED 10 Innovation Dirham, AED 500 inside the country and AED 20 delivery; the issuance fee increases by AED 100 annually when the residency is over two years. The entry visa for family sponsorship costs AED 200 plus VAT (5%). Other emirates may differ.≈ $54	≈ $54
Jobseeker visit visaOther	The u.ae page (updated 28 Sep 2026) states no fee. Dubai (GDRFA) visit visa fees: AED 200 for 60 days, AED 300 for 90 days, AED 400 for 120 days, plus 5% VAT; security amount AED 1,000 and other service fees apply. Other emirates may differ.≈ $54	≈ $54
Employment Visa (UAE)Work permit	Dubai (GDRFA) private-sector residence permit: fee AED 200 plus AED 10 Knowledge Dirham and AED 10 Innovation Dirham, AED 500 inside the country and AED 20 delivery; the issuance fee increases by AED 100 annually when the residency is over two years. Other emirates may differ.≈ $54	≈ $54
Golden Visa - EntrepreneursBusiness	ICP (Golden Residence category): application fee AED 100, new Golden Residence issuance for a 10-year duration AED 100 per year, smart service fee AED 100. The fee for this specific sub-category (entrepreneur or skilled) is not listed separately; other emirates and authorities may charge more.≈ $27	≈ $27
Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Skilled ProfessionalsSkilled work	ICP (Golden Residence category): application fee AED 100, new Golden Residence issuance for a 10-year duration AED 100 per year, smart service fee AED 100. The fee for this specific sub-category (entrepreneur or skilled) is not listed separately; other emirates and authorities may charge more.≈ $27	≈ $27
Green VisaSkilled work	ICP (Green Residence investor category): application fee AED 100, Green Residence issuance for a 5-year duration AED 100 per year, smart service fee AED 100. Requirements: monthly salary of at least AED 15,000 (or equivalent), or freelance income of at least AED 360,000 a year over the previous two years. Valid 5 years, renewable.≈ $27	≈ $27
Golden Visa - Outstanding Students and GraduatesPermanent residence	Select the actual student/graduate branch in the official Golden Residency service and follow its current document and application instructions. Confirm student-category fees and processing time with the issuing authority.

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