UAE Visa Cost Calculator

UAE Visit Visa Cost

A UAE visit visa cost depends on duration and entry type. Dubai's published GDRFA fees start at AED 200 for a 30-day single-entry visa, AED 300 for 60 days and AED 400 for 90 days — before service charges, 5% VAT and the refundable security deposit (AED 1,000 for single-entry, AED 2,000 for multiple-entry, returned on exit). Multiple-entry permits cost more at the counter: AED 300 for 30 days and AED 500 for 60 days. Agencies typically quote all-in totals between AED 400 and AED 1,500 depending on duration and channel. Select your trip in the estimator above to see the realistic range.

Freelance Visa Dubai Cost

The 2-year freelance visa in Dubai is popular with independent workers — including the Fiverr and Upwork freelancers who use DailiCalc's fee calculators. The freelance permit itself costs AED 7,500 per year under the Dubai Development Authority (GoFreelance) published schedule, and it renews annually even though the residence visa lasts two years — budget for it separately. All-in first-year costs typically land between AED 12,500 and AED 18,000 once you add the residence visa, medical fitness test, Emirates ID and establishment card; figures vary by free zone and profession, so confirm with the issuing authority. If you are pricing client work to cover these costs, our Fiverr Fee Calculator and Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator help you set rates that actually leave a margin.

Family Visa UAE Cost

Sponsoring family in the UAE means one visa cost per dependent — spouse and children — usually matching the sponsor's 2-year residence visa. Published ICP government components total around AED 400 per person, with typical all-in costs of AED 2,500–4,000 per dependent once medical (AED 270–700 per adult), Emirates ID (about AED 300 for two years) and typing charges are added. The key gate is income: you must earn at least AED 4,000 per month, or AED 3,000 plus company accommodation, to sponsor a spouse and children (confirmed on u.ae, source: ICP). Parents' sponsorship follows different, higher requirements.

UAE Residence Visa Fees

A new 2-year UAE residence visa (other emirates, ICP) breaks down into small official components — AED 100 application, AED 200 issuance and AED 100 smart service fee — but the real-world total runs AED 400 to AED 4,000 once the medical fitness test (AED 270–700), Emirates ID (about AED 300), mandatory health insurance (from AED 320/year) and typing-center charges are included. Dubai follows GDRFA's own structure through Amer centers, so always check you are reading the right authority's schedule.

UAE Visa Renewal Fees

Renewing a 2-year residence visa in Dubai typically costs AED 2,700–4,000 per person all-in (medical + Emirates ID + insurance + typing). Treat this as a market estimate and confirm the current figure on GDRFA or at an Amer center before paying — renewal fees are revised more often than most people expect, which is why this page shows ranges and a last-verified date rather than a single fixed number.

ICP vs GDRFA: What's the Difference?

ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security) handles visas for every emirate except Dubai. GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) handles Dubai only, largely through Amer service centers. Their fee tables are separate — which is why the same visa can cost different amounts in Dubai versus Sharjah or Abu Dhabi, and why mixing up the two authorities is the most common source of fee confusion. The estimator above notes which authority each figure comes from.

How to Check Official Visa Fees

This page gives estimates from published schedules — it cannot process applications and never asks for your passport or Emirates ID. For official, current fees and applications, use only the official portals:

• GDRFA Dubai (official) — Dubai visa services and fees
• ICP (official) — federal visas for all emirates except Dubai
• u.ae (official) — UAE government portal visa information
• Amer (official) — GDRFA service centers in Dubai

Beware of lookalike domains and unofficial "visa check" sites that ask for your documents — always use the official channels above.

Sources & Last Verified

Fee ranges on this page are compiled from published GDRFA Dubai and ICP fee schedules as reported by established UAE media (Gulf News, The National, Emirates247, Gulf Today), the Dubai Health official medical fee schedule and the u.ae government portal. Last verified: 4 October 2026. Fees are revised frequently and vary by emirate, nationality and channel — figures are ranges, not quotes. Always confirm on gdrfa.gov.ae, icp.gov.ae or u.ae before paying.