Golden Visa — Costs & Timeline
Fees vary by emirate/authority, applicant age/status (inside vs outside UAE), and service channels. Figures below are typical working ranges — always confirm the live fee on your case.
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Government Fees (Primary Applicant)
| Item | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Nomination / Pre-approval | AED 150 – 350 |
| Entry permit / Status change | AED 400 – 1,050 |
| Medical fitness | AED 300 – 800 |
| Emirates ID (biometrics + card) | AED 385 – 900 |
| Residence visa stamping (10-yr) | AED 1,000 – 1,500 |
Add per-dependent line items for family applications (entry/status, EID, stamping, medical by age).
Common Service / Processing Costs
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| File preparation & typing | AED 250 – 650 |
| Authority service / smart channel | AED 100 – 350 |
| Courier / printing / photos | AED 50 – 150 |
Optional / Conditional Costs
| Item | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Urgent medical / fast-track | AED +150 – +400 |
| Insurance (per year, plan-dependent) | AED 900 – 3,000 |
| MOFA attestation (per doc) | AED 150 – 200 |
| Translation & legalization (per doc) | AED 120 – 400+ |
Typical Totals by Scenario (excl. insurance)
Single applicant — inside UAE
~ AED 2,200 – 3,800
Status change often cheaper than new entry + change.
Single applicant — outside UAE
~ AED 2,600 – 4,200
Includes entry permit + in-country status change.
Family (spouse + 1 child)
~ AED 5,800 – 8,500
Per-dependent govt fees apply; kids medical varies by age.
Family (spouse + 2 children)
~ AED 7,200 – 10,500
Add attestation/translation if not ready.
Insurance is often required and priced per plan/age. Translation/attestation adds per-document costs.
Realistic Timeline
Nomination / Eligibility approval
3–7
Entry permit / Status change
2–5
Medical fitness + Emirates ID biometrics
1–3
Visa stamping (residence issued)
3–7
Total (documents ready, normal pace)
~ 2–7 weeks
Fast-track medical can shave days; nomination approval and stamping appointment windows are the biggest variables.