Fees · Golden Visa Guide
Dubai Golden Visa Fees
Every Cost After an AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Property Investment
After the purchase, the Golden Visa costs a fixed set of government fees for you and separate fees for each family member. This guide itemizes every charge and the ownership costs outside the visa.
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The Threshold
The Property Requirement Behind the Fees
The visa fees only apply once the property side is settled. As set out in Golden Visa through property in Dubai, you need property with a minimum registered value of AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. That value is the one recorded with the Dubai Land Department, not a market estimate, a payment schedule, or a future valuation. The designated freehold areas where this applies are shown on my Dubai real estate map.
Located in a designated freehold area
Ownership registered: Title Deed for ready units, Oqood for off-plan
Net qualifying value meets or exceeds AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
Fees, taxes, registration costs, and service charges never count toward the threshold. Several properties can be combined if all are registered to the same investor, but each one carries its own registration and transaction costs.
Main Applicant
Golden Visa Fees for the Main Applicant
These fixed government fees apply per applicant for the 10-year visa. They do not rise with property price above the threshold, and they are paid during the steps described in how to apply for Dubai Golden Visa.
Medical Fitness Test
AED 700 ≈ USD 191. Mandatory, at an approved medical fitness center in Dubai.
Emirates ID, 10-Year
AED 1,153 ≈ USD 314. The primary identification document for UAE residents.
Residence Permit, 10-Year
AED 2,856 ≈ USD 778. Issuance of the residence permit linked to Golden Visa status.
Golden Visa Application Fee
AED 4,020 ≈ USD 1,095. For property investors verified through the Dubai Land Department.
Government Administrative Fees
AED 1,155 ≈ USD 314. File opening, processing, and knowledge and innovation fees.
Total, Main Applicant
AED 9,884 ≈ USD 2,691, paid once for the 10-year validity period.
These fees are the same for individual owners, company-owned properties, and single or multiple property investors.
Family Sponsorship
Family Sponsorship Costs per Dependent
Spouse, children, and parents can join you under the same 10-year framework. Each person is processed and charged individually, and these costs sit outside the main applicant's total.
Each family member processed independently
Separate applications for each parent
Not included in the main applicant cost
No change to the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property requirement
Entry Permit
Approximately AED 1,000 ≈ USD 272, if the dependent is outside the UAE. An in-country status change fee applies instead otherwise.
Medical Fitness Test
AED 700 ≈ USD 191, for adult dependents only. Children are exempt.
Emirates ID, 10-Year
AED 1,153 ≈ USD 314 per dependent.
Residence Permit, 10-Year
AED 2,856 ≈ USD 778 per dependent.
Administrative and File Fees
Approximately AED 1,000 to 1,200 ≈ USD 272 to 327.
Estimated Total per Dependent
Spouse or each parent: approximately AED 5,700 to 6,000 ≈ USD 1,552 to 1,634. Each child: approximately AED 5,000 to 5,300 ≈ USD 1,361 to 1,443.
Individual vs Company
Individual vs Company Investors
From a visa fee perspective there is no difference: the main applicant and dependents pay the same whether the property is held personally or through a company. Company ownership adds business costs that never touch the visa.
Company registration and licensing
Annual license renewal
Accounting or audit expenses
Corporate bank account maintenance
These business costs do not affect Golden Visa eligibility, government fees, or visa validity. Choose personal or company ownership for tax structuring, asset protection, and portfolio management, not for visa cost.
Other Costs
Costs That Sit Outside the Visa Fees
The visa fees are the smallest part of the total. Depending on how you buy and hold the property, budget for the costs below as well.
Off-Plan Purchases
The 4% DLD fee, developer admin fees, and prepaid service charges at handover, covered in off-plan property for Dubai Golden Visa.
Mortgaged Property
Bank NOC fees and mortgage registration charges, explained in mortgaged property for Dubai Golden Visa.
Annual Ownership Costs
Service charges, maintenance, insurance, and utilities, typically AED 10,000 to 40,000 ≈ USD 2,723 to 10,892 a year depending on the property.
Before You Pay
Fees Change, So Confirm Them Before You Pay
Every figure on this page is indicative and subject to change. Final amounts vary with government updates, processing channels, and typing centers, and some service providers add their own fees on top. If you plan to sell later, read selling property after Golden Visa first, and for the wider purchase process see my Dubai real estate guide library. These are the cost mistakes that most often delay approval.
Using market value instead of the DLD-registered value
Buying non-freehold property
Incomplete mortgage or Oqood documentation
Selling without a replacement plan
Assuming fees count toward the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold
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FAQs
Dubai Golden Visa Fees Frequently Asked Questions
For the main applicant, the total Golden Visa related cost is approximately AED 9,500 to 10,000 ≈ USD 2,587 to 2,723. This includes the medical test, Emirates ID (10 years), residency issuance, and government processing fees. Property purchase costs are separate and not included in the visa fee.
No. Golden Visa government fees are identical for individual and company-owned properties, at around AED 9,500 to 10,000 ≈ USD 2,587 to 2,723 per main applicant. Any difference comes from company setup and annual licensing costs, not from the Golden Visa itself.
Yes. Multiple properties can be combined as long as all are registered under the same investor and the total registered value reaches AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. However, Dubai Land Department fees, trustee fees, and registration costs apply separately to each property.
Yes. Off-plan properties qualify if purchased from DLD-approved developers and properly registered. Additional costs may include the 4% DLD fee, developer admin fees, and prepaid service charges at handover, on top of the visa cost.
No. The AED 2M ≈ USD 545K requirement refers only to the property value, not to DLD, Oqood, or transaction fees. All registration and administrative fees are paid in addition to the qualifying amount.
A spouse or each parent costs approximately AED 5,700 to 6,000 ≈ USD 1,552 to 1,634 for a 10-year visa, and each child approximately AED 5,000 to 5,300 ≈ USD 1,361 to 1,443. Medical tests apply to adults only, and Emirates ID fees apply individually.
The visa itself does not renew annually, but investors continue paying service charges, maintenance, insurance, and utilities, which typically range from AED 10,000 to 40,000 ≈ USD 2,723 to 10,892 per year, depending on the property.
The qualifying property must be retained during visa validity. If sold, it must be replaced with another qualifying asset worth at least AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. Failure to replace the property may result in visa review or cancellation.
Yes. A mortgaged property is eligible if the investor's paid equity equals at least AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. Additional costs may include bank NOC fees and mortgage registration charges.
Common mistakes include using market value instead of the DLD-registered value, purchasing non-freehold property, incomplete mortgage or Oqood documentation, selling the property without replacement planning, and assuming fees are included in the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold.
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