If you set up a company in Dubai Carpet Free Zone, you can apply for a UAE Investor Visa through your company. Here is everything you need to know about the Dubai Carpet Free Zone investor visa in 2026.
Dubai Carpet Free Zone Visa Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visa Cost (per visa) | AED 3,500 |
| Base Visa Quota | 1 visa(s) included in base package |
| Visa Validity | 2 years (renewable) |
| Visa Type | UAE Investor / Partner Visa |
Who Can Get a Dubai Carpet Free Zone Investor Visa?
Any shareholder or partner of a Dubai Carpet Free Zone company can apply for an Investor Visa through the company. You do not need to be UAE-based before applying — the visa allows you to relocate to the UAE.
Step-by-Step Visa Process
- Set up your Dubai Carpet Free Zone company and obtain the Trade Licence
- Submit investor visa entry permit application through Dubai Carpet Free Zone
- Receive entry permit (valid 60 days) — travel to UAE on this
- Complete UAE medical fitness test (same-day results available)
- Register at ICA/GDRFA for Emirates ID biometrics
- Receive UAE residency visa stamped in passport
- Receive Emirates ID (3–10 working days)
Additional Visa Options
Beyond your own investor visa, your Dubai Carpet Free Zone company can also sponsor:
- Employment visas — for staff and employees
- Dependent visas — for spouse and children (requires proof of salary/income)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get more than 1 visa(s) with my Dubai Carpet Free Zone company?
Yes — you can usually purchase additional visa quota from Dubai Carpet Free Zone at AED 3,500 per additional visa (approximate). Ask Dubai Carpet Free Zone for their current additional visa pricing and whether upgrading your workspace increases your base quota.
How long does the Dubai Carpet Free Zone investor visa process take?
From trade licence to having your UAE residency visa stamped in your passport typically takes 2–4 weeks. The entry permit takes 3–7 days, medical is same-day, and Emirates ID takes 3–10 working days from biometrics.
Compare visa costs across all UAE free zones: View UAE free zone visa comparison →
Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Carpet Free Zone | Historical specialist-zone reference; current separate authority route not substantiated | Quote-based - no current separate registrar or package has been substantiated Confidence: Current quote required |
Quote-based renewal - confirm the current legal licensing authority first Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year total - no supported current package or renewal schedule is available Confidence: Needs confirmation |
No separate current visa quota could be substantiated for this legacy-named zone | Premises and visa eligibility depend on the current Dubai licensing authority selected for the activity | Quote-based | Official current UAE Ministry registrar list reviewed; no separate current registrar/package substantiated | Current package / renewal confirmation required | July 2026 |
| What is included | Current registrar-context check only; this record preserves a historical public URL and does not claim a live standalone authority package. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Licence, registration, premises, establishment card, visas, customs, activity approvals, renewal and advisory services. |
| Hidden-cost risk | Do not pay for a Dubai Carpet Free Zone package based only on legacy or secondary lists. Confirm the current legal authority, activity code and premises route before payment. |
| Banking difficulty | Requires current route confirmation - the legal authority, activity, premises and ownership profile must be established before bank assessment |
| Best fit | Researchers checking the historical specialist-zone name before selecting a current Dubai authority for carpet trading or manufacturing. |
Source evidence: Review source | Methodology | Corrections.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.