UAE Free Zone Company Visa Cost Calculator 2026
Understanding the total cost of UAE residence visas through free zone company ownership is essential for budgeting. This guide provides a complete breakdown of every visa cost component for UAE free zone company investor and employee visas in 2026.
In this guide:
UAE Free Zone Investor Visa Cost Components
- Entry permit (visa on application): AED 300–500
- Status change (if already in UAE on visit visa): AED 500–800
- Medical fitness test (chest x-ray + blood test): AED 300–500 (Dubai; varies by emirate)
- Emirates ID: AED 100–200 (2-year ID for 2-year visa; 3-year ID for 3-year visa)
- Visa stamping: AED 200–400
- Total investor visa (government fees): AED 1,400–2,400
- Free zone processing fee (administrative): AED 500–2,000 (zone-dependent)
- PRO service fee (if using an agent): AED 500–1,500
- Total all-in: AED 2,500–6,000 per visa
UAE Employee Visa Cost Components
- Employment entry permit: AED 500–800
- Status change (if in UAE on visit): AED 500–800
- Labour card (work permit): AED 500–1,000
- Medical fitness: AED 300–500
- Emirates ID: AED 100–200
- Visa stamping: AED 200–400
- Total employee visa (government fees): AED 2,100–3,700
- Free zone processing fee: AED 500–1,500
- PRO service fee: AED 500–1,500
- Total all-in: AED 3,200–6,700 per employee visa
Family Sponsorship Visa Costs
- Spouse visa: AED 2,000–4,000 (government fees + processing)
- Child visa (under 18): AED 1,500–3,000 per child
- Parent visa: AED 5,000–8,000 (more complex; requires higher income proof)
- Required minimum salary for family sponsorship: AED 4,000/month (basic) or AED 3,000/month + accommodation
Visa Renewal Costs (2-year and 3-year visas)
- Renewal government fees: approximately same as initial issuance (AED 1,400–2,400)
- Medical fitness: AED 300–500 (required for each renewal)
- Emirates ID renewal: AED 100–200
- Total renewal: AED 2,000–4,000
Hidden Costs to Budget For
- Health insurance (mandatory for UAE residence): AED 600–3,000/year per person
- UAE driving licence conversion (if holding eligible foreign licence): AED 800–1,500
- Emirates ID smart application (optional, speeds up processing): AED 150
- Document attestation (if foreign documents required): AED 1,000–5,000 per document