UAE Free Zone Visa Quota Reference 2026 — How Many Visas Per Licence
Each UAE free zone assigns a visa quota (number of residence visas) based on your office type. Here is the 2026 reference guide.
In this guide:
Visa Quotas by Office Type (General Guidelines)
| Office Type | Typical Visa Quota |
|---|---|
| Virtual office / flexi-desk | 1-3 visas |
| Executive office (50-100 sq ft) | 3-6 visas |
| Small physical office (100-200 sq ft) | 6-10 visas |
| Medium office (200-500 sq ft) | 10-20 visas |
| Large office / floor | 20-100+ visas |
Visa Quotas by Specific Free Zone
- IFZA flexi-desk: 3 visas (can buy additional via larger package)
- RAKEZ virtual: 3 visas standard; 6 visas with executive desk
- SHAMS basic: 1 visa included; can add more
- SPC Free Zone: 1 visa (expand with office upgrade)
- Ajman FZ: 3 visas on basic package
- DMCC: 3 visas for flexi; up to 5 for standard executive office; more with physical space
How to Get More Visas
- Upgrade office size: Each tier adds visa quota
- Purchase additional visa slots: Some free zones sell extra visa allocations (AED 2,000-5,000 each)
- Employee vs. investor visas: Count applies to both combined
- Dependant visas: Spouse and children visas often do NOT count against company quota