United Arab Emirates
UAE Golden Visa fees
The UAE Golden Visa typically costs around AED 5,000–5,500 (≈$1,400) in government fees for a 10-year grant for a single applicant applying inside the UAE.
Headline total
AED 5,353
Single applicant, inside UAE, with change of status
Currency
AED (UAE dirham)
Last checked
20 April 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Golden Visa application fee (inside UAE) ICP/GDRFA fee for the 10-year Golden Visa application inside the UAE. | AED 2,800 | Yes |
Medical fitness test | AED 350 | Yes |
Emirates ID issuance (10 years) | AED 1,153 | Yes |
Change of status (if applying inside UAE on a different visa) | AED 650 | Optional |
Typesetting / Amer centre processing Third-party Amer-centre service fee; varies by emirate. | AED 400 | Optional |
Worked example
Single applicant, inside UAE, with change of status — AED 5,353
- AED 2,800 Golden Visa application
- AED 350 medical
- AED 1,153 Emirates ID
- AED 650 change of status
- AED 400 Amer-centre service
Dependant fees
Sponsored dependants on a Golden Visa principal pay their own medical (AED 350), Emirates ID (AED 1,153 for 10 years), and around AED 1,500 in dependent-visa fees.
Why fees change
ICP and GDRFA fee schedules differ slightly between Abu Dhabi/Dubai. The 10-year term has been stable since 2022. Verify your emirate's current schedule via the u.ae portal.
Primary source
UAE Government Portal — Golden residence
https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/types-of-visa/golden-visa
Frequently asked questions
How much does the UAE Golden Visa cost in government fees?
The UAE Golden Visa typically costs around AED 5,000–5,500 (≈$1,400) in government fees for a 10-year grant for a single applicant applying inside the UAE. The worked example assumes single applicant, inside uae, with change of status, totalling AED 5,353. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
ICP and GDRFA fee schedules differ slightly between Abu Dhabi/Dubai. The 10-year term has been stable since 2022. Verify your emirate's current schedule via the u.ae portal.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Sponsored dependants on a Golden Visa principal pay their own medical (AED 350), Emirates ID (AED 1,153 for 10 years), and around AED 1,500 in dependent-visa fees.