Every UAE visa priced all-in for 2026: residence, investor, employment, family and golden — including medical, Emirates ID and the fees agents hide.
A UAE residence visa costs AED 3,800–6,500 all-in depending on route and emirate — and 'all-in' matters, because the government stamp is only part of it: add the entry permit, status change (if inside the UAE), medical fitness test, Emirates ID and the establishment/immigration file. Quotes showing only the stamp mislead by design.
By type: employment visas (employer-sponsored) AED 4,750–6,000; investor/partner visas AED 4,500–6,000; family visas per dependent AED 3,500–5,000 plus a salary/tenancy eligibility check; 2-year freelance/remote routes similar; golden visas AED 9,500+ as a full service for 5–10 year residency with no sponsor.
Emirate matters: Ajman and Sharjah run cheaper than Dubai for the same visa. GoldenKey quotes the true all-in per person before you commit, and sequences medical and Emirates ID into one efficient visit rather than three separate trips.
License, visas, bank account, tax and PRO — one dedicated advisor manages everything end-to-end.
Structure your company for full ownership and full profit repatriation, with total legal compliance.
Direct channels with DED, free zone authorities and immigration mean approvals in days, not weeks.
Fixed, written quotations with zero hidden charges — and instalments via Tabby & Tamara.
Share your goals with a GoldenKey advisor. We recommend the ideal jurisdiction, legal structure and activity list — free of charge.
We reserve your trade name, obtain initial approvals and prepare the MOA and all legal documentation.
Your business license is issued and your establishment card processed while you focus on your launch.
Investor and employee visas, medical, biometrics and Emirates ID — fully handled by our PRO team.
Corporate bank account opening, VAT/Corporate Tax registration, accounting and yearly renewals.
Cheapest verified market entry for this service — your fixed written GoldenKey quotation itemises everything, and instalments are available with Tabby & Tamara.
UAE Commercial Companies Law + authority-specific regulations, updated through 2026 reforms.
100% foreign ownership available for this route in the vast majority of activity codes.
9% Corporate Tax above AED 375,000 profit; 0% personal income tax; VAT registration at AED 375,000 turnover.
5–10 working days with a complete document pack — GoldenKey pre-validates files to protect this.
Indicative 2026 pricing. Get an exact fixed quote from an advisor — zero hidden charges, instalments available via Tabby & Tamara.
| Cost Component | Indicative Price |
|---|---|
| Residence visa (all-in, typical) | AED 3,800–6,500 |
| Employment visa | AED 4,750–6,000 |
| Investor/partner visa | AED 4,500–6,000 |
| Family visa (per dependent) | AED 3,500–5,000 |
| Golden visa (full service) | from AED 9,500 |
Costs start from approximately AED 3,800, depending on your business activity, visa quota, office solution and approvals required. Use our free cost calculator or speak to a GoldenKey advisor for an exact, no-obligation quotation with zero hidden charges.
With documents in order, uae visa cost 2026 — every type is typically completed in 5–10 working days. GoldenKey's PRO team handles every government touchpoint, so you never stand in a queue.
Yes. Following the UAE Commercial Companies Law reforms, foreign investors can own 100% of companies in most mainland activities and in all free zones — no local partner required for the vast majority of business activities.
Usually just passport copies of shareholders, a passport-size photo, and your preferred trade names. Our consultants prepare the application forms, MOA and every government submission on your behalf.
Absolutely. GoldenKey supports you with corporate bank account opening, visa stamping, Emirates ID, VAT & Corporate Tax registration, accounting and yearly license renewals — a true one-window service.
Yes — GoldenKey accepts Tabby and Tamara, letting you split your setup cost into easy instalments, alongside cards, bank transfer and cash.
In most cases, no — initial steps run on passport copies and, where needed, a notarised power of attorney. Physical presence is generally only required for visa biometrics and certain bank interviews; GoldenKey sequences these into a single short visit.
A free consultation. A GoldenKey advisor reviews your goals, confirms the exact requirements for your situation, and issues a fixed written quotation with a step-by-step timeline — no commitment required.
No. GoldenKey quotations are fixed and itemised — government fees, service fees and any third-party costs are listed line by line before you pay anything. Optional extras are only added with your written approval.
All seven. Our head office sits inside Ajman Free Zone, with daily processing across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain through our PRO network.
Primarily on WhatsApp — every milestone (submission, approval, issuance) is confirmed with documents attached. You can also call your named advisor directly at any point.
Rejections are rare because we pre-validate files, but if one occurs we identify the cause, correct the file and resubmit at no additional service fee. Government fees are governed by each authority's refund policy, which we explain upfront.
Yes. We work with remote founders daily: document exchange by email/WhatsApp, notarised POAs where required, and couriered originals. Many engagements complete before you ever board a flight.
Strictly. Your documents and details are used only for the services you engage, shared only with the relevant authorities and partners, and handled under our privacy policy and UAE data protection principles.
Because cheap quotes grow at signing. GoldenKey publishes fixed pricing, compares jurisdictions on math rather than commissions, sits physically inside Ajman Free Zone, and stays responsible for renewals — the total cost of ownership is consistently lower.
Yes — that's the GoldenKey model. Renewals, amendments, additional visas, accounting, tax filings and compliance calendars are all managed by the same team, so nothing falls through the gaps later.
Bank transfer, all major cards, cash at our Ajman office — and instalments through Tabby (pay in 4) and Tamara (split payments), so cash flow never blocks your start.
It reflects the genuine entry point for straightforward cases in 2026. Variables such as extra visas, premium offices or special approvals are quoted transparently — your written quotation is the binding number, and it never changes mid-process.
Share a few details and a senior GoldenKey consultant will call you back with a fixed quotation, timeline and honest recommendations — no obligation, no hidden fees.
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All government fees included, free Corporate Tax registration, and instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
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