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Golden Visa fees
GDRFA lists AED 1,640 of permit lines; DLD's bundle is AED 9,884.75 including medical, Emirates ID and residency confirmation.
What the source says
"Residence permit fee: AED1100 / Knowledge Dirham: AED10 / Innovation Dirham: AED10 / Fee inside the country: AED500 / Delivery: AED20"
GDRFA Dubai Golden Residence service card
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | GDRFA Dubai Golden Residence service card |
| Authority | GDRFA Dubai |
| In force since | Not stated |
| Last checked | 26 September 2026 |
| Source | GDRFA Dubai |
What to know
The two figures measure different things: GDRFA's is the permit alone, DLD's the full applicant bundle. Neither page says so.
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Dubai Golden Visa Cost (2026): The Verified Fee Table.
More rules on visas
- Golden Visa property threshold - Confirmed
- Golden Visa term for property investors - Sources disagree
- What the AED 2 million is measured on - Sources disagree
- Bank letter for a mortgaged Golden Visa property - Sources disagree
- Lien on a Golden Visa property - Confirmed
- Golden Visa and time abroad - Confirmed
See all 60 rules in the register.
Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Golden Visa fees", Dubai property rules register, last checked 26 September 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-fees/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 26 September 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask GDRFA Dubai in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
GDRFA Dubai Golden Residence service card, published by GDRFA Dubai. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- GDRFA Dubai Golden Residence service card - GDRFA Dubai - accessed 26 September 2026
Every rule above is quoted from the law, decree or official page on the date given. This is general information, not legal advice; rules change, so confirm the current position with the authority named before you act.