If you set up a company in Dubai CommerCity, you can apply for a UAE Investor Visa through your company. Here is everything you need to know about the Dubai CommerCity investor visa in 2026.
Dubai CommerCity Visa Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visa Cost (per visa) | AED 4,000 |
| Base Visa Quota | 2 visa(s) included in base package |
| Visa Validity | 2 years (renewable) |
| Visa Type | UAE Investor / Partner Visa |
Who Can Get a Dubai CommerCity Investor Visa?
Any shareholder or partner of a Dubai CommerCity 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 CommerCity company and obtain the Trade Licence
- Submit investor visa entry permit application through Dubai CommerCity
- 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 CommerCity 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 2 visa(s) with my Dubai CommerCity company?
Yes — you can usually purchase additional visa quota from Dubai CommerCity at AED 4,000 per additional visa (approximate). Ask Dubai CommerCity for their current additional visa pricing and whether upgrading your workspace increases your base quota.
How long does the Dubai CommerCity 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 CommerCity | Smart Desk service / consultancy package | AED 21,995 to AED 28,945 public Smart Desk range; inclusions conflict Confidence: Conflicting public sources |
Quote-based renewal - confirm the current licence, workspace and immigration charges Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year total - renewal and package inclusions are not consistently published Confidence: Needs confirmation |
2-visa quota; visa processing is not established as included | Smart Desk / shared workspace of about 7.5 sqm | Conflicting public sources | Multiple public consultant sources; current authority quote required | Conflicting public sources - confirm current package | July 2026 |
| What is included | Current public sources consistently identify a Smart Desk and two-visa quota, but their totals and component tables differ. Detailed tables variously include office rent, licence, establishment card, knowledge fees and discounted or omitted registration lines. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Actual visa processing, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, warehouse or fulfilment services, customs, extra activities and advisory support unless the written quote includes them. |
| Hidden-cost risk | A visa quota is eligibility, not proof that visa processing is paid. A retired Talent Pass brochure is not used. Compare an itemised current invoice before payment. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium to high |
| Best fit | Service, consultancy and e-commerce businesses that value the Dubai CommerCity ecosystem and understand the workspace-led cost structure. |
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.