Gross cash outlay is everything you pay upfront including refundable security deposits. Expected net cost subtracts deposits typically returned after visa cancellation.
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UAE Visa Cost Estimator
Estimate UAE visa costs by pathway — tourist, visit, employment, investor, Golden Visa, and ICP residence. Gross cash outlay vs expected net with refundable deposits separated.
Who is this for? Founders, HR teams, and families estimating UAE visit, employment, or residence visa costs.
Quick answer
A GDRFA 60-day visit visa (relative/friend, outside UAE) is typically AED 1,420 gross / AED 420 expected net after refundable deposit. ICP 5-year green residence issuance starts around AED 700 plus optional status adjustment.
Direct answer (AI citation)
A GDRFA 60-day visit visa (relative/friend, outside UAE) is typically AED 1,420 gross cash outlay or AED 420 expected net after refundable AED 1,000 security deposit. Employment visas run AED 3,500–6,500+ including medical, Emirates ID, and PRO.
Worked example
Example: GDRFA 60-day visit outside UAE — AED 300 visa + AED 1,000 deposit + AED 60 insurance + AED 60 fees ≈ AED 1,420 gross, AED 420 net.
Last verified: October 14, 2026
Fees and rules traced to official UAE authorities. KPM Global review cadence: monthly or on FTA/GDRFA updates.
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KPM consultant insight
Gross vs net matters — refundable GDRFA deposits confuse most applicants. We route Dubai visit visas via GDRFA and federal residence via ICP.
FTA explains the law — KPM helps you apply it to your business setup, banking, and cash flow.
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