UAE Immigration announces New Visa Fees

UAE Immigration has announced new visa fees and rules with effect from Aug 2014. The latest policy implements new multiple entry visas for students and medical tourists.


The UAE has started implementing the new visa fees structure from August 1, after it was endorsed by the federal cabinet in Abu Dhabi, local newspapers reported. The federal cabinet of United arab emirates is the final authority to issue new laws and rules in the seven emirates.

Visa fees have been increased for certain types of visas. At the same time, new multiple entry visas have been introduced in the new system and it is available for medical tourists, students, and business visitors.

The move comes in response to needs of UAE residents and community members, a Ministry of Interior spokesperson said to the local media. The complete schedule of the new visa fees system will be posted on the website of the interior ministry within the next few days and will be updated with you once it is available.

Companies in UAE that do not change the legal status of their sponsored workers on time will be imposed with fine of Dirhams 1,000 for each worker.

The government will also impose a fine of Dhs5,000 on companies or individuals who misuse the residency system or submit fake reports. The repeated violators within a year will have their fines doubled.

Following are some of the new visa fees with effect from Aug 2014:

• Employment visa (public sector): Dhs200
• Employment visa (private sector, freezones, investors): Dhs250
• Residence visa for family members of expatriates (public sector): Dhs200
• Residence visa for family members of expatriates (private sector, freezones, investors): Dhs250
• Residence visa for family members of an expatriate worker sponsored by a national: Dhs150
• Residence visa for domestic helpers (working for Emiratis, GCC nationals): Dhs150
• Residence visa for domestic workers (working for expatriate residents): Dhs200
• Residence visa for real estate owners: Dhs1,100
• Transit visa: Dhs100
• Multiple entry work visa: Dhs2,100
• Study or training visa: Dhs550
• Medical treatment visa: Dhs550
• Multiple entry visa for medical treatment: Dhs1,400
• Visa for patient’s escort: Dhs1,400