If you set up a company in RAKIA Free Zone, you can apply for a UAE Investor Visa through your company. Here is everything you need to know about the RAKIA Free Zone investor visa in 2026.
RAKIA 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 RAKIA Free Zone Investor Visa?
Any shareholder or partner of a RAKIA 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 RAKIA Free Zone company and obtain the Trade Licence
- Submit investor visa entry permit application through RAKIA 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 RAKIA 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 RAKIA Free Zone company?
Yes — you can usually purchase additional visa quota from RAKIA Free Zone at AED 3,500 per additional visa (approximate). Ask RAKIA Free Zone for their current additional visa pricing and whether upgrading your workspace increases your base quota.
How long does the RAKIA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAKIA Free Zone | Historical RAKIA name; current RAKEZ Basic licence reference | AED 6,000 official current RAKEZ Basic package; not a separate legacy RAKIA industrial price Confidence: Verified official price for the current RAKEZ successor route |
Quote-based renewal - confirm with RAKEZ Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on the selected current RAKEZ route Confidence: Needs confirmation |
0 visas on the current RAKEZ Basic package; industrial and visa-inclusive routes are separate | Coworking is listed on the Basic package; office, warehouse, land or industrial facility is separate | Verified official price for the current RAKEZ successor route | Official RAKEZ package page plus official Ministry integration record | Current package / renewal confirmation required | July 2026 |
| What is included | The current RAKEZ Basic package lists one shareholder, one activity and a coworking facility. The Ministry registrar profile documents the 2017 integration of RAKIA and RAKFTZ into RAKEZ. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | This is not a separate current RAKIA industrial package. Warehouse, land, industrial facility, visas, extra activities, insurance and regulated approvals require the selected RAKEZ configuration. |
| Hidden-cost risk | RAKIA is a legacy authority name. The AED 6,000 reference is a current RAKEZ Basic package, not an industrial or facility-led setup total. |
| Banking difficulty | Depends on activity, ownership, documents and transaction profile |
| Best fit | Specialist businesses that match the authority activity and facility requirements. |
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.