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UAE Free Zone Visa Cost Index 2026

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Free ZoneVisa OptionsEstablishment CardMedical Emirates IdInsuranceRenewalConfidenceSource TypeProfile Url
Abu Dhabi Airport Free ZoneVisa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected legal form and facilityPackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based annual renewal - public references differ and the authority requires a current quoteConflicting public sourcesMultiple public consultant sources; official authority licensing and facility context; current itemised quote requiredOpen
Abu Dhabi Healthcare City (ADHC)Depends on package and office allocationPackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm current packageQuote-basedAuthority quote requiredOpen
ADGMResidence visas and immigration services are separatePackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredUSD 5,300 official annual renewal before office and visasVerified official priceOfficial authority fee scheduleOpen
Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone (ABRFZ)0 visas in the published AED 7,000 configuration; visa packages are separatePackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredAED 7,000 official renewal for the same current UAQ packageVerified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor routeOfficial UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profileOpen
Ajman Free Zone (AFZA)0-visa e-commerce starting package; residence visas are separate and package-dependentPackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - AFZ states the amount is shown in the customer portalIndicative public priceOfficial Ajman Free Zone e-commerce article; starting package onlyOpen
Ajman Media City0 visas; upgrade required for visa allocationPackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredAED 4,999 annual renewal for Business Club packageVerified official priceOfficial authority package pageOpen
ANCFZ0 visasPackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredAED 4,888 current 1-year list price; renewal follows the approved price list for the selected durationVerified official priceOfficial authority 2026 package tableOpen
DAFZA1 visa entitlement; visa fee excludedPackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredAED 34,200 annual subscription before external feesVerified official priceOfficial authority package pageOpen
DIFCResidence visas and immigration services are separatePackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredUSD 12,000 annual licence before office and add-onsVerified official priceOfficial authority March 2026 handbookOpen
DMCCVisa entitlement depends on office/facility; visa processing is separatePackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredAED 22,090 annual standard licence renewal plus establishment-card components before office and add-ons1+2-source: Freelance Permit AED 27,049 verified; standard company schedule officialOfficial DMCC Schedule of Charges + 1+2-source Freelance Permit verificationOpen
Dubai Carpet Free ZoneNo separate current visa quota could be substantiated for this legacy-named zonePackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm the current legal licensing authority firstQuote-basedOfficial current UAE Ministry registrar list reviewed; no separate current registrar/package substantiatedOpen
Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ)Visa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected facility and licencePackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm the current licence, facility and related chargesVerified official priceOfficial PCFC Trakhees March 2026 service-fee schedule; partial componentOpen
Dubai CommerCityVisa eligibility is package-dependent; visa processing costs and included quotas must be confirmedPackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm the current licence, workspace and immigration chargesConflicting public sourcesMultiple public consultant sources; current authority quote requiredOpen
Dubai Design DistrictVisa is separate; official page lists an optional one-year visa at AED 4,600Package-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm current packageIndicative public priceOfficial GoFreelance programme page with conflicting current amountsOpen
Dubai Gold & Diamond ParkDepends on package and office allocationPackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm current packageQuote-basedAuthority quote requiredOpen
Dubai Healthcare CityVisas and professional/facility permits are separatePackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - licence, permits and premises depend on activityIndicative public priceOfficial DHCC commercial licensing service page; partial fee componentsOpen
Dubai Humanitarian (IHC)Entitlement for up to 2 visas is listed; visa processing cost is extraPackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm the current annual packageVerified official priceOfficial Dubai Humanitarian membership package pageOpen
Dubai Industrial CityVisa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected facility and are separatePackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - activity licence and facility depend on the selected districtIndicative public priceOfficial DDA FZ-LLC registration service; partial setup componentOpen
Dubai International Academic CityVisa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected facility and are separatePackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - activity licence and facility depend on the selected districtIndicative public priceOfficial DDA FZ-LLC registration service; partial setup componentOpen
Dubai International Academic CityVisa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected facility and are separatePackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - activity licence and facility depend on the selected districtIndicative public priceOfficial DDA FZ-LLC registration service; partial setup componentOpen
Dubai Internet CityVisa is separate; official page lists an optional one-year visa at AED 4,600Package-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm current packageIndicative public priceOfficial GoFreelance programme page with conflicting current amountsOpen
Dubai Knowledge ParkVisa is separate; official page lists an optional one-year visa at AED 4,600Package-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm current packageIndicative public priceOfficial GoFreelance programme page with conflicting current amountsOpen
Dubai Media CityVisa is separate; official page lists an optional one-year visa at AED 4,600Package-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm current packageIndicative public priceOfficial GoFreelance programme page with conflicting current amountsOpen
Dubai Outsource City (DOC)Depends on package and office allocationPackage-dependent - confirm current requirementCurrent quote requiredCurrent quote requiredQuote-based renewal - confirm current packageQuote-basedAuthority quote requiredOpen

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