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UAE Visa Fees 2026 — Reference Table (GDRFA & ICP)

Quick answer

A GDRFA 60-day visit visa (relative/friend, outside UAE) costs approximately AED 1,420 gross or AED 420 net after a AED 1,000 refundable security deposit. ICP 5-year green residence issuance starts around AED 700 plus optional AED 500 status adjustment.

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ItemAmountNote
GDRFA 60-day visit visa feeAED 300Per applicant
Financial security deposit (refundable)AED 1,000Returned after cancellation
Deposit service + collection feesAED 60Non-refundable
Medical insurance (visit visa)AED 60Typical
Inside-UAE processing supplementAED 520When applicable
ICP application + smart serviceAED 200Residence routes
Green residence issuance (5 yrs × AED 100/yr)AED 500ICP
Employment visa (indicative all-in)AED 3,500–6,500Medical, EID, PRO

Gross vs expected net cost

Gross cash outlay is everything paid upfront including refundable deposits. Expected net cost subtracts deposits typically returned after visa cancellation. Always confirm with GDRFA Dubai or ICP before payment.

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Last verified: June 2026

Fees and rules traced to official UAE authorities. KPM Global review cadence: monthly or on FTA/GDRFA updates.

Official source basis

Federal Tax Authority (tax.gov.ae) public guidance. KPM Global simplified this for business owners — not a substitute for official FTA advice or EmaraTax records.

Fees & rules last reviewed: June 2026

Frequently asked questions

Typically yes after visa cancellation per GDRFA process — net cost is lower than gross outlay.

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