Compare tourist, transit, work, family, student, Green Visa, Golden Visa and residence visa costs before you apply. Find the right guide by visa type, airline, emirate or nationality and plan documents, timelines and extension costs in one clean place.
Use this page as a premium starting point for every major UAE visa cost question. It is designed around calculators, internal guide links, official reference links and mobile-friendly navigation.
Select visa type, duration, processing speed and applicants to get a quick cost estimate with a fee breakdown.
Open the dedicated calculator for the visa type you need. Each tool is built around a specific cost question so users do not have to search through a long article.
Estimate 30-day, 60-day, single-entry and multiple-entry tourist visa costs with service and express options.
Open toolPlan employment visa, work permit, medical fitness test, Emirates ID and renewal costs before accepting an offer.
Open toolCalculate sponsor, spouse, children and parent residence visa costs with Emirates ID and medical estimates.
Open toolEstimate university student visa, renewal, Emirates ID and insurance costs for UAE study plans.
Open toolCompare 48-hour and 96-hour UAE transit visa costs for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah stopovers.
Open toolCheck the expected cost of extending a tourist or visit visa before your current stay expires.
Open toolEstimate 1-year, 2-year, 3-year and long-term residence visa costs with Emirates ID.
Open toolAdd travel medical cover, family cover and emergency protection estimates to your UAE trip budget.
Open toolCompare tourist, transit, family, work, Green Visa and Golden Visa cost ranges in one place.
Open toolConvert AED visa estimates into PKR, INR, NPR, USD and other currencies for planning.
Open toolUnderstand standard, express and urgent processing timelines for popular UAE visa routes.
Open toolEstimate certified translation and attestation costs when documents are not in English or Arabic.
Open toolThe UAE has different entry and residence routes for tourists, employees, families, students, investors and long-term residents. Use these cards to move users to the most relevant page.
For holidays, family visits, short business meetings and sightseeing. Covers 30-day and 60-day options, single or multiple entry.
AED 300–900 planning rangeFor employees sponsored by a UAE company. Usually involves work permit approval, entry permit, medical test and Emirates ID.
AED 3,000–6,000 planning rangeFor UAE residents sponsoring spouse, children or parents. Costs depend on sponsor status, medical test, Emirates ID and insurance.
AED 2,500–6,500 planning rangeFor students sponsored by universities, schools or eligible parents. Includes renewal, Emirates ID and possible insurance costs.
AED 2,000–5,500 planning rangeLong-term residence for eligible investors, professionals, entrepreneurs, students and special talents.
10-year investor service fee differs by routeFor business owners, partners and property investors. Requirements depend on emirate, business activity and investment route.
AED 4,000+ planning rangeSelf-sponsored residence route for qualified skilled workers, freelancers and investors meeting UAE conditions.
AED 3,500+ planning rangeFor eligible retirees planning long-term residence in the UAE with financial proof, savings or property routes.
AED 3,000+ planning rangeFor remote workers and digital professionals earning outside the UAE while living in Dubai or another emirate.
AED 1,500+ planning rangeFor qualified applicants exploring employment opportunities without needing a UAE sponsor at the entry stage.
AED 600+ planning rangeFor short stopovers when leaving the airport during a layover. Common options are 48-hour and 96-hour single-entry transit visas.
48hr/96hr optionsMultiple-entry tourist route for frequent visitors. Useful for family, business travel and repeat trips to the Emirates.
Multiple-entry routeMost UAE visa prices are not one single fee. A realistic estimate usually includes the base visa charge, service fee, typing fee, VAT or provider fee, optional express charge, travel insurance, Emirates ID, medical fitness test and document translation where needed.
For a short visit, the biggest cost driver is duration and entry type. For residence, the biggest drivers are sponsor category, visa duration, medical test, Emirates ID validity, health insurance and whether dependents are included.
Tourists: start with the tourist visa cost calculator, then check visa-on-arrival eligibility. Job seekers: compare job seeker, work visa and normal vs express pages. Families: use the family visa calculator and documents checklist before uploading certificates.
Investors: compare investor, Golden Visa, Green Visa and business visa pages. Transit passengers: compare 48-hour and 96-hour visas and confirm airline rules before booking a hotel outside the airport.
Use this as a quick benchmark table for common short-stay visas. It should be paired with the detailed guide and official provider confirmation before payment.
| Visa option | Stay after entry | Entry type | Public benchmark | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit 48 hours | 48 hours after arrival | Single entry | AED 55 / US$10 benchmark | Short airport stopover |
| Transit 96 hours | 96 hours after arrival | Single entry | AED 216 / US$49 benchmark | Long stopover |
| Tourist 30 days | 30 days after arrival | Single entry | US$90 benchmark | Standard trip |
| Tourist 30 days multiple | 30 days from first entry | Multiple entry | US$136 benchmark | Repeat short visits |
| Tourist 60 days | 60 days after arrival | Single entry | US$177 benchmark | Longer stay |
| Tourist 60 days multiple | 60 days from first entry | Multiple entry | US$231 benchmark | Frequent travel |
| Tourist extension | Extra period if eligible | Extension | US$230 benchmark | Before expiry |
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Visa entry is UAE-wide, but local sponsor processes, airport route, typing centres and residence services can differ. These pages organize those differences clearly.
Dubai tourist, visit, transit, work and family visa guides with cost planning.
Abu Dhabi tourist, transit, residence and work visa routes.
Sharjah tourist visa, airport entry, work and residence planning.
Ajman tourist and residence visa fee guide.
RAK visitor, business and residence visa information.
Fujairah visa cost and application guide.
UAQ visa information and planning costs.
Compare entry, sponsor and residence routes between major emirates.
Airlines can be a useful route for eligible passengers with confirmed tickets. These pages connect users to airline-specific visa information without mixing it with general agency pricing.
Visa options for travellers flying with Emirates and eligible online application routes.
Visa planning for flydubai passengers and Dubai travel.
Abu Dhabi transit and travel visa guidance for Etihad passengers.
Sharjah and UAE visa guide for Air Arabia passengers.
These supporting pages answer the questions users ask before they apply: documents, processing time, rejections, extensions, insurance, fines and comparisons.
Complete fee guide for tourist, transit, family, work, student, residence, Green and Golden Visa routes.
RequirementsPassport validity, photo size, ticket, hotel booking, relationship proof and additional document rules.
ChecklistA simple checklist for common UAE visa applications so users do not upload incomplete files.
PhotoWhite background photo rules, size, face position, file format and mistakes that cause delays.
PassportMachine-readable passport, six-month validity and non-standard travel document guidance.
ProcessingNormal, express and urgent timelines explained for major visa routes.
SpeedWhen to choose standard processing and when express service is worth the extra cost.
ApplyStep-by-step online and agency application process from documents to approval.
OnlineOnline application guide using official portals, airlines or authorized agencies.
RejectionCommon mistakes: wrong photo, weak documents, mismatched names, old overstay records and duplicate applications.
SolutionHow to review the reason, correct documents and reapply safely.
OverstayUnderstand daily fines, clearance process and why extension should be done before expiry.
FinesA practical guide for paying fines and regularising travel plans.
CancelResidence and employment visa cancellation steps before changing jobs or leaving UAE.
InsuranceTravel and health insurance planning for tourists, families and residence applicants.
CompareSimple explanation of common short-stay visa wording used by travellers and agents.
EntryChoose the right entry type based on trip frequency, exit plans and total cost.
DurationCompare short-stay options and avoid paying for more days than you need.
Internal calculators are useful for planning, but travellers should confirm final eligibility and fees through official or authorised channels.
Useful for visa-on-arrival lists, prearranged Dubai visa fee benchmarks, Emirates ticket rules, documents and processing notes.
Visit official pageUseful for Abu Dhabi transit visa requirements, 48-hour and 96-hour transit fee guidance and ticket conditions.
Visit official pageUseful for real-estate investor Golden Visa service requirements, fees, title deed rules and processing time.
Visit official pageSelect tourist, transit, work, family, student, Green, Golden or investor visa based on purpose.
Confirm passport eligibility, visa-on-arrival status, sponsor rules and official provider conditions.
Collect passport copy, photo, ticket, hotel booking, sponsor proof and certificates where needed.
Use official channels or trusted providers, track the file and avoid overstay or duplicate applications.
Clear answers for users comparing visa fees, documents, processing speed, extensions and application routes.
Start with the live calculator directly below the hero. It gives a quick planning estimate. Then open the specific calculator card for tourist, work, family, student, transit or residence visa if you need a detailed breakdown.
No. The page gives planning estimates and links to detailed guides. Final fees can change based on nationality, sponsor, airline, emirate, service channel, typing centre, insurance, medical test, Emirates ID, VAT and urgent processing charges.
Airline visa pages often publish tourist or transit visa charges in USD, while UAE service centres and government-related services are commonly quoted in AED. The calculator keeps AED as the main planning currency and shows foreign currency only as an estimate.
For travellers who need a prearranged visa, a 48-hour transit visa is usually the lowest-cost option when eligible and when the stopover is short. For tourism, a 30-day single-entry visa is usually cheaper than a multiple-entry or 60-day option.
Yes. A UAE entry visa normally lets you enter and travel across the Emirates, but the application channel, airline rules, sponsor requirements and residence processes can differ by emirate. Use the Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and emirate-specific guides for deeper planning.
Prepare a valid machine-readable passport, a clear colour passport copy, a recent white-background photo, confirmed travel plan, hotel booking or sponsor details and any extra national ID or relationship proof required for your nationality or visa type.
Normal processing is better when travel is not urgent. Express processing is useful for last-minute trips, but it costs more and still depends on document quality and immigration approval. Avoid applying too close to public holidays or peak travel dates.
No. Tourist and visit visas are for travel, family visits, meetings and short non-employment purposes. Paid employment requires the correct work permit and residence process through a UAE employer or approved route.
Do not submit repeated duplicate applications immediately. First check the likely reason, correct the passport, photo, name spelling, travel history, overstay record or sponsor documents, then reapply through the correct channel.
Visa costs should be checked frequently because airline service fees, typing charges, insurance requirements, medical test fees and government service fees can change. Always confirm with the official airline, ICP/GDRFA channel or authorised visa provider before payment.