IFZA Investor Visa Guide 2026 — How to Get UAE Visa from IFZA Company
IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) is one of the most popular UAE free zones for cost-efficient company setup. Here is the complete 2026 guide to getting your UAE investor visa through IFZA.
In this guide:
IFZA Visa Quota and Packages
- IFZA Standard Package: Includes 1 investor visa
- IFZA can support 1 visa per 9 sqm of office space
- Flexi-desk: Supports up to 3 visas
- Additional visas: AED 3,500 per additional visa quota
IFZA Investor Visa Process Step-by-Step
- IFZA company formed and trade licence issued
- Login to IFZA customer portal (portal.ifza.ae)
- Navigate to Visa services
- Submit investor visa application with passport copy, photo
- IFZA submits to GDRFA (Government of Dubai residency authority)
- Entry permit issued (3-5 business days)
- Enter Dubai on entry permit (if outside UAE)
- Complete medical test at approved clinic
- Complete Emirates ID biometrics
- Receive stamped passport + Emirates ID
IFZA Investor Visa Cost 2026
- IFZA visa fee (in the package): 1 visa included in most packages
- Entry permit (if adding outside package): AED 1,500
- Medical test: AED 320-450 (at ASTER, Mediclinic, Aman, etc.)
- Emirates ID: AED 100 (3-year)
- Status change fee: AED 500
- Total out-of-pocket: AED 800-1,200 (medical + ID + status)
IFZA Visa vs. Medical Test Locations
- IFZA is in Dubai (IFZA Business Park, DSO area)
- Medical test at any DHA-approved clinic in Dubai
- Closest to IFZA: Thumbay Clinic, DSO; Aster Clinic, Silicon Oasis
IFZA Employee Visa Process
For employees of your IFZA company:
- Submit employee visa application through IFZA portal
- Employee must have an approved offer letter signed by you (the investor/director)
- Same process as investor visa: entry permit → medical → Emirates ID → stamping
- Employment contract must be in Arabic (Ministry of Human Resources standard format)