UAE Golden Visa Cost: Price Breakdown for Every Category (2026)
The UAE Golden Visa cost is the same across most categories — only property owners pay more. Here is the full government-fee breakdown, by category and for every dependent.
For most categories — nomination, fixed deposit, manager and skilled talent — the main applicant's government fees are AED 4,137. Property owners pay AED 9,421 because of an extra DLD & admin fee of AED 5,284. Dependents cost the same in every category: AED 4,137 per adult and AED 3,864 per child under 18 (no medical fee). These are government fees only — the AED 2 million investment is separate.
What's in this guide
The UAE Golden Visa cost is one of the most searched questions among investors and professionals, and the confusion is understandable: people quote wildly different numbers. The reason is simple. The government fees are almost identical across every category, and the only meaningful difference is whether you qualify through property or another route. Once you separate the official fees from the investment itself, the pricing becomes very easy to follow.
The figures in this guide are the official government fees shown in our Visa Calculator, broken down line by line so you can see exactly what you pay for the main applicant and for each family member. All amounts are in AED for the 10-year Golden Visa.
How much does a UAE Golden Visa cost?
The same fee components apply to everyone — one is added only for property owners.
Every Golden Visa file is built from the same set of government charges. The main applicant in most categories pays AED 4,137 in total. The components are an immigration & visa fee, the Emirates ID for the full 10-year term, and a standard medical fitness test. Property owners pay one additional line — a DLD & admin fee — which takes their total to AED 9,421.
- Immigration & visa: AED 2,710.
- Emirates ID (10 years): AED 1,154.
- Medical fitness (standard): AED 273.
- DLD & admin fees: AED 5,284 — property owners only.
Why do property owners pay more?
This is the single most important thing to understand about Golden Visa pricing. Whether you qualify by nomination, a fixed deposit, as a company manager, or through skilled talent, the main applicant's government fees are the same: AED 4,137. The property route is the only one that carries an extra charge, the DLD & admin fee of AED 5,284, which is tied to processing the title-deed property. That single line is the entire difference between AED 4,137 and AED 9,421.
| Government fee | Most categories | Property owner |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration & visa | AED 2,710 | AED 2,710 |
| Emirates ID (10 years) | AED 1,154 | AED 1,154 |
| Medical fitness (standard) | AED 273 | AED 273 |
| DLD & admin fees | Not applicable | AED 5,284 |
| Total (main applicant) | AED 4,137 | AED 9,421 |
Golden Visa price for every applicant
One snapshot for the main applicant and each family member.
The cards below show the government fees per person. The only figure that changes by category is the main applicant; every dependent is priced the same whether you hold a property, nomination, deposit or skilled-talent visa.
Main applicant — property owner
Adult — applicant or dependent
Child dependent (under 18)
- Nomination, fixed deposit, manager, skilled talent: main applicant AED 4,137.
- Property owner (AED 2M property): main applicant AED 9,421, including AED 5,284 DLD & admin fees.
- Each adult dependent (spouse or parent): AED 4,137, any category.
- Each child under 18: AED 3,864 — no medical fee applies.
How much does it cost for a whole family?
Because dependents are priced the same everywhere, working out a household total is straightforward: take the main applicant's fee for your category and add AED 4,137 for each adult and AED 3,864 for each child under 18.
Worked example — a couple with one child. On a non-property route: AED 4,137 + AED 4,137 + AED 3,864 = AED 12,138. On the property route: AED 9,421 + AED 4,137 + AED 3,864 = AED 17,422. The AED 5,284 gap is purely the one-time DLD & admin fee on the main applicant.
What the Golden Visa price does not include
These are official government fees — a few costs sit outside them.
The amounts above are the government charges for issuing the visa, Emirates ID and medical. A few related costs are separate and depend on your situation, so budget for them on top of the figures shown.
- The qualifying investment. The AED 2 million property or fixed deposit is your investment, not a fee — it is not part of these totals.
- Health insurance. A valid policy is required and is priced separately by age and provider.
- Premium or express medical. The AED 273 figure is the standard test; faster or VIP medical tiers cost more.
- Document attestation & translation. Certificates issued abroad may need attestation, charged by the issuing authorities.
- Service fees. These government fees do not include any third-party processing or PRO service charge.
How to save on your Golden Visa cost
Most people who overpay do not pay higher government fees — they pay the same fees twice after a rejection or a wrong submission. A few simple habits keep your total to the figures above.
- Apply under the correct category the first time so no fee is paid twice.
- Remember children under 18 have no medical fee — budget AED 3,864 each.
- Take the 10-year Emirates ID once rather than repeating short renewals.
- Property owners pay the DLD & admin fee once, on the main applicant only.
- Total the whole household up front so there are no surprises.
- Submitting under the wrong category, then re-paying the visa and medical fees.
- Letting a document or attestation expire and repeating the medical test.
- Assuming every category costs AED 9,421 — only the property route does.
If you would like the fees confirmed for your exact situation, our team reviews your category and prepares the file correctly the first time. See the full criteria on our Golden Visa service page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the UAE Golden Visa cost?
The main applicant's government fees are AED 4,137 for most categories (nomination, fixed deposit, manager and skilled talent) and AED 9,421 for property owners. These cover immigration & visa, the 10-year Emirates ID and a standard medical, and do not include the AED 2 million investment.
Why do property owners pay more for the Golden Visa?
Property owners pay an additional DLD & admin fee of AED 5,284 linked to the title-deed property. That single line raises the main applicant's total from AED 4,137 to AED 9,421. Dependents are never charged this fee.
How much is the Golden Visa for dependents?
Each adult dependent (spouse or parent) costs AED 4,137, and each child under 18 costs AED 3,864. These amounts are the same in every category, including the property route.
Is there a medical fee for children under 18?
No. Children under 18 do not take the paid medical fitness test, so a child's government fees are AED 3,864 — the immigration & visa fee plus the 10-year Emirates ID, with no medical charge.
Does the Golden Visa cost include the AED 2 million investment?
No. The AED 2 million property or fixed deposit is the qualifying investment, not a government fee. The AED 4,137 and AED 9,421 figures are processing fees only and are separate from the investment.
How much is the Emirates ID for a Golden Visa?
The Emirates ID for the full 10-year Golden Visa term is AED 1,154, and it is included in every total shown — for the main applicant and for each dependent.
How much does the Golden Visa cost for a family?
Add the main applicant's fee to AED 4,137 per adult and AED 3,864 per child. For example, a couple with one child pays AED 12,138 on a non-property route or AED 17,422 on the property route.
Are these government fees or the total price I pay?
These are the official government fees only. Health insurance, document attestation, premium medical tiers and any third-party service charge are separate and depend on your situation.
Is the Golden Visa a one-time fee or paid yearly?
The fees cover the full visa term, not a yearly charge. A 10-year Golden Visa is paid once at issuance, and the Emirates ID is also issued for the 10-year period.
Is the Golden Visa cost the same in Dubai and other emirates?
The core federal fees for the visa, Emirates ID and medical are consistent across the UAE. The DLD & admin fee is specific to the property route processed through the Dubai Land Department. Use our Visa Calculator for the exact figure for your case.
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