UAE Golden Visa cost: the official fees
For a Dubai property investor, the Dubai Land Department’s published government fees for a 10-year Golden Visa total AED 9,884.75 (about ₹2.56 lakh). Each spouse, child or parent adds AED 5,774.50 plus AED 100, with a one-time family file fee of AED 318.75. These are government fees only — the AED 2 million investment, health insurance and any adviser’s service fee are separate.
Dubai property investor: government fee breakdown
| Fee | AED | INR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical examination | AED 700 | ₹18,143 |
| Emirates ID (10 years) | AED 1,153 | ₹29,884 |
| Residency permit confirmation (10 years) | AED 2,856.75 | ₹74,043 |
| Dubai Land Department fees | AED 4,020 | ₹1.04 lakh |
| Administrative fees | AED 1,155 | ₹29,936 |
| Total | AED 9,884.75 | ₹2.56 lakh |
Source: Dubai Land Department. Rupee figures use ECB reference rates of 26 October 2026 and the AED–USD peg midpoint of 3.6725 (AED 1 ≈ ₹25.92); your bank’s rate will differ.
Adding your family
| Item | AED | INR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Family residence permit, 10 years (each spouse or child) | AED 5,774.50 | ₹1.50 lakh |
| Parent residence permit, 10 years (each parent) | AED 5,774.50 | ₹1.50 lakh |
| Family sponsorship file opening (once) | AED 318.75 | ₹8,262 |
| Added for each sponsored person | AED 100 | ₹2,592 |
Worked example: an investor, a spouse and two children. Adding DLD’s published items gives AED 9,884.75 + AED 318.75 + 3 × (AED 5,774.50 + AED 100) = AED 27,827 (about ₹7.21 lakh). This is our arithmetic from the published list; DLD confirms the amount payable for your file.
Outstanding students (GDRFA Dubai)
| Fee | AED |
|---|---|
| Residence permit fee | AED 1,100 |
| Knowledge Dirham | AED 10 |
| Innovation Dirham | AED 10 |
| Fee inside the country | AED 500 |
| Delivery | AED 20 |
| Total listed | AED 1,640 |
GDRFA notes the issuance fee rises by AED 100 a year for residency over two years. Medical and Emirates ID fees are not included in this list.
What the government fees do not include
- The qualifying investment itself (for example, AED 2 million in property).
- Comprehensive health insurance, which ICP requires for you and your family.
- Attestation, legal translation and courier costs for certificates issued abroad.
- Any adviser’s service fee. THAJ quotes its fee separately and in writing, itemised against government charges.
| Service | Unit | Service fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility assessment | per applicant | Quoted after a scope review | Category and document review before anything is filed. |
| Application support | per main applicant | Quoted after a scope review | Excludes government fees, insurance and attestation. |
| Each family member | per dependant | Quoted after a scope review | Excludes government fees. |
Every quote is itemised in writing, separating THAJ’s service fee from government, medical, insurance and third-party charges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a UAE Golden Visa cost in Dubai?
Dubai Land Department lists AED 9,884.75 in government fees for a property investor’s 10-year Golden Visa: medical AED 700, Emirates ID AED 1,153, residency confirmation AED 2,856.75, DLD fees AED 4,020 and administrative fees AED 1,155.
How much is the UAE Golden Visa in Indian rupees?
At ECB reference rates on 26 October 2026, AED 9,884.75 is about ₹2.56 lakh, and the AED 2 million property threshold is about ₹5.18 crore.
Is there a fee for each family member?
Yes. DLD lists AED 5,774.50 per family member or parent for a 10-year permit, AED 100 added for each sponsored person and AED 318.75 once to open the family file.
Can I pay for a Golden Visa and skip the eligibility conditions?
No. There is no paid shortcut. ICP has called claims of a purchasable “lifetime” Golden Visa false; eligibility is set by law and decided by the authorities.
How long does it take after paying?
DLD states a service time of 7–10 business days for the investor Golden Visa, and the applicant must be inside the UAE.
Official sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change; the authority’s current page always prevails.
- Golden Visa application — Investor (fees, documents, terms) — Dubai Land Department (DLD)
- Issuing a golden residence permit (top students, graduates) — General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA)
- Golden Residency Guide — Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
- ICP denies granting lifetime Golden Residency to a number of nationalities (8 July 2025) — ICP media centre
- Euro foreign exchange reference rates (USD and INR), 26 October 2026 — European Central Bank
- Domestic market operations — the dirham peg (USD/AED 3.672 buy, 3.673 sell; midpoint 3.6725 used here) — Central Bank of the UAE
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