Dubai and the United Arab Emirates have become popular travel destinations, attracting millions of tourists from around the world. To enter the UAE, whether as a frequent business traveler or a first-time visitor, obtaining a visa is the first step. Paying the visa fee is a crucial part of the application process. Here is all the information you need to know about visa fees in Dubai and the UAE for various types of visas.
Visa costs in Dubai and the UAE vary depending on the type of visa. The ICP and GDRFA-D websites, where you can apply for UAE visas, provide a list of the applicable charges. As of the time of writing, all prices were correct.
For visitor visas in Dubai and the UAE, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has increased the visa fees by 100 dirhams. For example, the cost of a one-month visit visa has been raised from 270 AED to 370 AED (approximately 1850 INR to 2530 INR). According to reports from travel agencies, the current fee for a 60-day UAE tourist visa is 500 AED (approximately 3400 INR).
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When it comes to Dubai tourist visas, the costs vary depending on the type of visa. For instance, Emirates charges approximately 90 USD (6675 INR) for a short-term single-entry visa and 177 USD (13,155 INR) for a single-entry long-term tourist visa. Etihad Airways offers a short-term tourist visa for 122 USD (9050 INR) and a long-term tourist visa for 204 USD (15,140 INR). For complete fare information, refer to the Emirates and Etihad websites.
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The cost of the UAE golden visa depends on the service and visa category. For individuals applying from within the UAE, the golden visa costs between 2800 AED (approximately 19,600 INR) and 3800 AED (approximately 26,600 INR). Applicants from outside the country will be charged between 3800 dirhams and 4800 dirhams (approximately 26,600 INR to 33,600 INR). Additionally, there is a 10-year golden visa application fee, which has been increased from 50 AED (approximately 350 INR) to 150 AED (approximately 1050 INR). This fee covers Authority fees, electronic services fees, and smart services fees. Applicants will also need to spend approximately 1000 AED (approximately 7000 INR) for a medical examination and Emirates ID processing fee. Moreover, health insurance in the UAE is required and starts at 800 AED (approximately 5600 INR), with varying costs.
The cost of the green visa is 2280 AED (approximately 15,960 INR). This price does not include the ID card fee (approximately 575 AED or 4025 INR) and the medical fee (320 AED or 2240 INR for normal services). Please note that the mentioned price is for one individual, and the total cost may vary depending on the number of dependents under the visa holder's sponsorship.
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For job seekers in Dubai and the UAE, visa fees as mentioned on the ICP website are as follows: 60 days visa - 1495 AED (approximately 10,465 INR), 90 days visa - 1655 AED (approximately 11,585 INR), and 120 days visa - 1815 AED (approximately 12,705 INR). It's important to note that the mentioned visa fees include a security deposit of 1025 AED (approximately 7175 INR).
Please note that currency conversions are subject to change, but for reference, 1 UAE dirham (AED) is approximately 20 Indian rupees (INR).
