Every UAE visa, on one page.
Visit, job seeker, business, employment, family, Green and Golden visas: what each one needs, what it costs and how long it lets you stay. When you’ve found yours, message us and we’ll handle the application.
What brings you to the UAE?
How long each visa lets you stay
From a one-month holiday to ten years of residency. Each dot is a length you can choose; tap a visa to jump to its requirements.
Visit visa
For tourism, visiting family or friends and short trips. Dubai visas are issued by GDRFA Dubai; Sharjah and the other emirates are handled by ICP. You can’t work on a visit visa.
- Stay
- 30, 60 or 90 days
- Entries
- Single or multiple
- Sponsor
- Agency, airline, hotel or relative
- Processing
- Usually 2–4 working days
Dubai visit visa GDRFA Dubai
| Visa | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | $149 | $69 |
| 60 days | $199 | $69 |
| 90 days or multiple entry | On request | |
Sharjah visit visa ICP
| Visa | Price |
|---|---|
| 60 days | $349 |
| Bus to bus extension, 60 days | $399 |
Already in the UAE and your visa is ending? With a bus to bus extension you exit by road and come back on a fresh 60-day visa, without flying home.
Prices in US dollars. Children are under 18.
What you need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, clear colour scan of the photo page
- Passport photo in colour on a white background
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking, or your host’s address and Emirates ID for a family visit
- Travel medical insurance for the length of your stay
- Recent bank statement if requested for your nationality
Good to know
Many passports, including UK, US and most EU countries, get a free visa on arrival. Check yours before you apply; we’ll tell you on WhatsApp if you don’t need one.
You can extend a visit visa inside the UAE, 30 days at a time, without leaving the country.
Overstaying means daily fines and can lead to a travel ban. Exit or extend before your visa ends.
Job seeker visa
Come to the UAE to look for work and attend interviews, with no employer or host needed. It’s a visit visa, so you can’t start working until your employer switches you to an employment visa.
- Stay
- 60, 90 or 120 days
- Entries
- Single entry
- Sponsor
- None needed
- Processing
- Around 48 hours
Who qualifies and what you need
- Skill level 1, 2 or 3 under the UAE’s MOHRE classification, or a graduate of one of the world’s top 500 universities within the last 2 years
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, attested
- Passport valid for at least 6 months and a colour photo
- Financial guarantee (refundable deposit) paid with the application
- Return ticket and health insurance are recommended
Fees
| Visa | Gov. issue fee | Total outlay* |
|---|---|---|
| 60 days | AED 200 | ≈ AED 1,500 |
| 90 days | AED 300 | ≈ AED 1,650 |
| 120 days | AED 400 | ≈ AED 1,800 |
*Includes the AED 100 application fee, e-service charges and a refundable guarantee of about AED 1,000, returned when you leave or change status.
Business visa
Two routes. Scouting the market or attending meetings? Take the short business visit visa. Setting up your own company? Its licence lets you sponsor yourself on a 2-year investor or partner visa.
Business visit visa Explore investment opportunities
- Stay
- 60, 90 or 120 days
- Sponsor
- None needed
- Passport valid 6+ months and a colour photo
- Purpose of visit, such as meetings, trade shows or company setup
- Proof of funds or business profile if requested
- Return ticket and health insurance
| Visa | Gov. issue fee |
|---|---|
| 60 days | AED 200 |
| 90 days | AED 300 |
| 120 days | AED 400 |
Plus application and service charges. No paid work allowed on this visa.
Investor / partner visa Through your own company
- Stay
- 2 years, renewable
- Sponsor
- Your own company
- Trade licence from a free zone or mainland authority, with you as owner or shareholder
- Establishment card and share documents (MOA or share certificate)
- Passport and photo
- Medical fitness test and Emirates ID once you arrive
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic free zone company | from AED 12,000 |
| Investor visa, per person | AED 2,500–5,000 |
Many free zone packages bundle the licence and one visa. Grow past AED 2 million invested and you can move up to the Golden visa.
Employment visa
The standard work and residence visa, sponsored by your employer. It comes with an Emirates ID and lets you sponsor your family once you meet the salary requirement.
- Stay
- 2 years, renewable
- Sponsor
- Your employer
- Work permit
- About 5 working days
- Entry permit
- Use within 60 days
What you need
- Signed offer letter or contract from a UAE-licensed employer
- Passport valid 6+ months and a colour photo
- Attested degree for skilled and professional roles
- Medical fitness test after you arrive
- Emirates ID biometrics, then your residence visa is issued
Fees
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| MOHRE work permit | AED 250–3,450 |
| Medical fitness test | AED 300–700 |
| Emirates ID (2 years) | about AED 370 |
| Total, all in | AED 3,000–7,000 |
Your employer pays. UAE labour law makes the work permit, medical and Emirates ID the employer’s cost. Never pay anyone for a “job visa”.
Family visa
UAE residents can sponsor their husband or wife, children and parents to live with them. Your family’s visas are linked to yours, so they stay valid as long as your own residence visa does.
- Sponsor
- You, as a UAE resident
- Spouse & children
- Usually matches your visa
- Parents
- 1 year, renewed yearly
- Processing
- About 5 working days
Spouse visa
Either the husband or the wife can sponsor their partner.
AED 4,000+ monthly salaryor AED 3,000 with accommodation from your employer
- Attested marriage certificate
- Valid tenancy contract (Ejari in Dubai)
- Salary certificate or employment contract
Children & newborn visa
Sons up to age 25, unmarried daughters of any age, and children with special needs of any age.
AED 4,000+ monthly salaryor AED 3,000 with accommodation from your employer
- Attested birth certificate
- Valid tenancy contract (Ejari in Dubai)
- Child’s passport and photo on a white background
Born in the UAE? Apply within 120 days of birth. After that, daily fines apply and the baby can’t leave the country until the visa is done.
Parents visa
Sponsor your mother and father, or your parents-in-law. Both parents are usually sponsored together.
AED 20,000+ monthly salaryor AED 19,000 plus a two-bedroom home (Dubai). Other emirates may differ.
- Attested birth certificate showing you as their child
- Tenancy contract for at least a two-bedroom home
- Health insurance for each parent, renewed yearly
- Refundable security deposit per parent
Golden visa holders can sponsor their parents without the salary requirement.
Every family member also needs
- Passport valid for at least 6 months and a colour photo
- Your own residence visa and Emirates ID copy
- Health insurance before the visa is issued
- Medical fitness test for everyone aged 18 and over
- Emirates ID biometrics after arrival
Fees
| Visa | Outside UAE | Inside UAE |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse visa | $699 | $1,069 |
| Kids visa | $599 | $949 |
| Parents visa | On request | |
Prices in US dollars, per person. “Inside UAE” means your family member is already here, for example on a visit visa, and switches to a residence visa without leaving the country.
Green visa
Five years of residency where you sponsor yourself, so you aren’t tied to one employer. Built for skilled employees, freelancers and business investors.
- Stay
- 5 years, renewable
- Sponsor
- Yourself
- Family
- Spouse, children, parents
- Grace period
- Up to 6 months
Three ways to qualify
Skilled employee
Valid employment contract, MOHRE skill level 1, 2 or 3, and at least a bachelor’s degree.
AED 15,000+ monthly salaryFreelancer or self-employed
MOHRE freelance permit, a bachelor’s degree or specialised diploma, plus proof of income or financial solvency.
AED 360,000 income over 2 yearsInvestor or partner
Proof of investment in a UAE business, approved by the relevant local authority.
Approved investmentWhy people choose it
- No employer sponsor, so changing jobs doesn’t cancel your residency
- Sponsor family, including sons up to 25 and unmarried daughters of any age
- Up to 6 months to stay in the UAE after the visa is cancelled or expires
Fees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Visa issue fee | AED 200 |
| Knowledge + innovation fees | AED 20 |
| If applying inside the UAE | + AED 500 |
| Total with medical & Emirates ID | ≈ AED 2,900–3,500 |
Already on a residence visa? Don’t cancel it until your Green visa is approved. Some freelance permits also ask for a refundable deposit.
Golden visa
Ten years of renewable residency with no sponsor, for property owners, investors, entrepreneurs, high earners and exceptional talent. Your family can be included.
- Stay
- 10 years, renewable
- Sponsor
- Yourself
- Family
- Spouse and children
- Processing
- About 2–3 weeks
Ways to qualify
Property owner
Title-deed value counts, so mortgaged and off-plan homes qualify with a bank no-objection letter. Joint owners need AED 2M each.
AED 2M+ propertyInvestor
Capital in a UAE company or an approved investment fund, or a company paying at least AED 250,000 a year in tax.
AED 2M+ investedEntrepreneur
A project worth AED 500,000+ approved by an accredited incubator, or a startup earning AED 1M+ a year.
AED 500k+ projectSkilled professional
MOHRE skill level 1 or 2 with a bachelor’s degree. Basic salary only; allowances don’t count.
AED 30,000+ basic salaryTalent and top students
Doctors, scientists, creatives, executives and outstanding students or graduates, by nomination or approval.
Case by caseWhat you need
- Passport valid 6+ months and a colour photo
- Proof for your route: title deed, investment papers, salary certificate or nomination
- Attested degree for professional and talent routes
- Health insurance, medical fitness test and Emirates ID
Fees
| Route | Typical gov. fees |
|---|---|
| Salary and talent routes | ≈ AED 4,700 |
| Property route (incl. land dept.) | up to ≈ AED 10,000 |
Most delays come from paperwork, not eligibility: missing attestations, unclear source of funds, or a salary paid mostly as allowances. We check your file before it’s submitted.
How applying with us works
- Message us
Send your passport copy and travel plans on WhatsApp or email.
- Get a fixed quote
We confirm which visa fits and send the full price before you pay anything.
- We apply for you
We prepare your documents and submit to GDRFA Dubai or ICP.
- Receive your visa
Your approved e-visa arrives by email and WhatsApp.
Ask us about your visa
Tell us your nationality and what you’re planning. We’ll reply with the right visa, what to send and the exact price.