The Golden Visa gives a 10-year residence without a sponsor, but the government fee is only part of the picture. You also pay for a 10-year Emirates ID and a medical fitness test, and some costs depend on your category and on whether you apply from inside the UAE. This page lists the published government fees for a Golden Visa in Dubai, with a link to the official page behind each figure.
All figures are government fees as published by GDRFA Dubai, ICP and Dubai Health. They are estimates of government fees only. Health insurance, property valuation and other category-specific costs are not included because no official figure is published for them, and our service fee is separate. For a quote for your case, contact us.
Who qualifies, in brief
GDRFA Dubai and ICP list several routes. The most common are:
- Property: one or more properties worth at least AED 2,000,000 in total. In Dubai, a mortgaged property is accepted, and in a joint property your own share must be at least AED 2 million (GDRFA – investors).
- Bank deposit or company capital: at least AED 2,000,000 (GDRFA – investors).
- Specialised professionals: a monthly salary of at least AED 30,000, a bachelor's degree or higher and a skill level 1 or 2 role (GDRFA – specialists).
- Entrepreneurs, outstanding students, humanitarian pioneers, scientists and talents, each with their own nomination or approval.
Golden Visa fees in Dubai (government fees)
The same fee lines appear on every GDRFA Golden residence page we checked (investors, entrepreneurs, specialists, students, talents and humanitarian pioneers).
| Item | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Golden residence permit fee | AED 1,100 | GDRFA – Golden residence for investors |
| Knowledge Dirham + Innovation Dirham | AED 10 + AED 10 | GDRFA – Golden residence for investors |
| Delivery | AED 20 | GDRFA – Golden residence for investors |
| Emirates ID | AED 100 per year of residence + AED 100 smart services fee | ICP – new ID card |
| Medical fitness test, standard (24 working hours) | AED 270 | Dubai Health – medical fitness packages |
| Health insurance | Required for you and your family; we confirm the current amount for your case | Not published officially |
GDRFA's page also notes that the issuance fee rises by AED 100 a year when a residence is longer than two years, but it does not say whether the AED 1,100 already covers the 10 years. We show AED 1,100 as published and confirm the current amount for your case before you pay.
Optional and conditional items
| Item | Fee | When it applies | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside-country fee | AED 500 | When you apply from inside the UAE | GDRFA – Golden residence for investors |
| Six-month multiple-entry visa to apply from abroad | We confirm the current amount for your case | If you are outside the UAE when you apply | ICP – Golden Residency Guide |
| Medical test, Premium (6 working hours) | AED 700 | If you choose a faster result | Dubai Health |
| Medical test, VIP (2 working hours) | AED 1,020 | If you choose the VIP service | Dubai Health |
| Property-related fees (valuation, lien, Land Department charges) | We confirm the current amount for your case | Property route only | Not published on GDRFA or ICP |
| Residence for your spouse, children and parents | We confirm the current amount for your case | If you sponsor family on your Golden Visa | — |
A note on conflicting sources: ICP publishes a different, federal fee structure for the Golden residence (an application fee, AED 100 per year for 10 years and a smart services fee, which adds up to AED 1,200). For a Dubai file, GDRFA Dubai is the issuing authority, so this page uses the GDRFA figure. Some older official pages also list a 5-year term for the property and entrepreneur routes; the newest ICP guide and GDRFA Dubai both give 10 years.
Example estimate
A property investor applies for a 10-year Golden residence with the standard medical test. The estimate is shown both ways, because the inside-country fee changes the total:
| Step | Applying from outside the UAE | Applying from inside the UAE |
|---|---|---|
| Golden residence: AED 1,100 + 10 + 10 + 20 | AED 1,140 | AED 1,140 |
| Inside-country fee | — | AED 500 |
| Emirates ID, 10 years: (10 × AED 100) + AED 100 | AED 1,100 | AED 1,100 |
| Medical test, standard | AED 270 | AED 270 |
| Estimated government fees | AED 2,510 | AED 3,010 |
This is our arithmetic from the published fees and is an estimate of government fees only for the main applicant. Health insurance, any entry visa, property-related charges and family members' residence come on top. Our service fee is separate; contact us for your exact total.
Documents in brief
- Passport valid for at least six months, and a personal photo
- Proof for your category: title deed or Dubai Land Department property status certificate, bank letter, trade licence, tax certificate, recommendation letter or attested degree
- Salary certificate and six months of salary bank statements (specialised professionals)
- Valid health insurance for you and your family
- For family members: attested marriage certificate and children's birth certificates
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Golden Visa cost in Dubai in 2026?
GDRFA Dubai lists AED 1,100 plus AED 10, AED 10 and AED 20 delivery, or AED 500 more from inside the UAE. With a 10-year Emirates ID and the standard medical test, the government fees come to about AED 2,510 from abroad or AED 3,010 from inside.
How much is the Emirates ID for a Golden Visa?
ICP charges AED 100 for each year of residence plus AED 100, so a 10-year card comes to AED 1,100 by our arithmetic.
Can I use a mortgaged property for the Golden Visa in Dubai?
Yes. GDRFA Dubai accepts mortgaged property, as long as the total value is at least AED 2 million.
Is the Golden Visa 5 or 10 years?
GDRFA Dubai and the newest ICP guide give 10 years for every category. Some older official pages still show 5 years for some routes.
Does the cost include my family?
No. The estimate is for the main applicant. We confirm the current amount for each family member for your case.
Is your service fee included?
No. These are government fees only. Our service fee is separate, and we give it to you before we start.
Find out your Golden Visa cost
Send your passport and category proof on WhatsApp to +971 52 505 3494. We check your eligibility and confirm the government fees for your case and our service fee before you apply.