UAE Golden Visa for Pakistani & Indian Applicants: 2026 Price, Documents, VIP Options & Real Steps

UAE Golden Visa price for Pakistani and Indian applicants in 2026

You'll see the government fee for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa is 9978 for the main applicant as of November 2026. Adult dependants are 4215, while children under 18 sit at 3895. Renewal? 9034. Those are the official numbers. If you want an agency’s help or VIP service, expect more on top.

Official government fees in AED

Here’s the fee table for 2026:

Applicant Type	Fee (AED)
Main applicant (10-year)	9978
Adult dependant (18+)	4215
Child under 18	3895
Renewal (10-year)	9034
Cancellation	590

If you need your visa fast, you’ve got three options. VIP (5000, 24–48 hours), urgent (3000, 2–3 days), or the normal package (1500, about 5–7 days). Tally the speed fee onto the official amount.

What’s included (and what’s not)

This government fee only covers the application, Emirates ID, medical fitness, and admin charges. You pay extra for document attestation or translation from Pakistan or India. Courier, PRO, and legalisation aren’t in the government total. Agencies bill separately if you want them to do the running around or sort urgent files.

Price in INR and PKR: real conversion examples

Currencies move about. As of November 2026, check a live rate before you pay. The official fees are always in AED:

Applicant	AED	INR (approx*)	PKR (approx*)
Main applicant	9978	See current rate	See current rate
Adult dependant	4215	See current rate	See current rate
Child under 18	3895	See current rate	See current rate
Renewal	9034	See current rate	See current rate
VIP fast track	5000	See current rate	See current rate
Urgent package	3000	See current rate	See current rate
Normal package	1500	See current rate	See current rate

*Final INR or PKR depends on the exchange rate and your bank’s charges. Use the Golden Visa cost calculator or see the fee breakdown for Indians and Pakistanis for the numbers that matter when you pay.

VIP, urgent and normal processing: what you pay for speed

If your return flight to the UAE is next week, or your old visa is about to expire, speed is more than a luxury. The only thing we can't rush is a government security check. But everything else — document pickup, data entry, medical appointment — can be pushed faster if you pay for it.

VIP: 5000 extra, 24–48 hours, we send a driver. Urgent: 3000, you’ll be done in 2–3 days. Normal: 1500 and average waiting. If the whole family applies together, you'll often pay just one rush fee. The slowest file in your group sets the pace — usually that’s waiting on a medical or police clearance.

What the UAE Golden Visa is and who qualifies in 2026

Your 10-year Golden Visa covers you, your spouse, kids and parents. No local sponsor. You can work, run your business, come and go as you wish. No minimum-stay rule. You’ve got options if the world changes on you.

Main categories: professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, property owners

You qualify if you’re a professional (doctor, engineer, IT specialist, scientist, academic or creative expert—MOHRE or the right UAE body must sign off), have invested in a UAE company, run a business with a track record (see what counts), or own property that meets the real estate rule (DLD has this). Special cases: outstanding students, rare talents, humanitarian work. You’ll need official proof: degree, salary slip, company shares, or property title deed.

2026 rule changes: what’s new and what stays the same

After November 2026, rules changed a little. Professionals might need a bigger salary or a new equivalency certificate. Property owners face a higher value threshold and new mortgage limits. For details, see our eligibility update.

Special rules for Pakistani and Indian citizens

No quotas. But your file gets extra checks. Attested degrees are a must. Police clearance from both the UAE and your home country is checked. Sometimes, families need their marriage or birth certificates stamped by the embassy. The full steps for Pakistani applicants are in our Pakistan guide. Indian applicants, your cost & document rules are here: cost breakdown.

Golden Visa documents: what you’ll actually submit

Officials want originals or certified copies. Miss anything, and your file goes nowhere fast. Here's what they’ll expect from you.

Main applicant: must-have documents

You’ll need to hand over:

• Current passport (front and back, at least 6 months left)
• Recent passport-size photo (white background, no shadows, headwear only for religion)
• Valid Emirates ID (if you’re in UAE)
• Medical fitness certificate (from a UAE-approved clinic, adults only, must be under 2 months old)
• Police Clearance Certificate (UAE and home country, attested, under 3 months old)
• Proof of eligibility: degree (professionals), salary certificate, property title deed, share certificate, or MOA (investors)
• Stamped bank statement for 6 months, matching your salary certificate

If any certificate (degree, marriage, or birth) isn’t from the UAE, get MOFA and embassy attestation. Certified Arabic translation is sometimes needed (sort it here). For most applicants from Pakistan and India, attestation is where everything slows down.

Family members: what’s different for spouse, children, parents

Spouse: attested and translated marriage certificate, passport, photo. Children: attested and translated birth certificate, passport, photo. Parents: proof of relationship (your birth certificate showing your parent’s name, attested), passport, photo. Adults over 18 need a medical and police clearance. Kids under 18 don’t need medicals, but the birth certificate must be fully attested.

Start attestation as soon as possible. Most delays we see are here, especially when families want to process together. If you’re not sure about the right stamp for a document, let us check it first.

Common problems: mismatched salary, missing attestation, expired PCC

If your salary certificate doesn’t match the bank statement, sort it out before you apply. Authorities will check both. Files get stuck if there’s a difference, unless you add a letter from HR explaining any odd deposits or split payments. Certificates that aren’t attested by MOFA and your home-country UAE embassy will be rejected. Police clearance must be less than 3 months old and in the right format. UAE PCC is quick and online, but Pakistan or India’s can drag on for weeks.

If attestation or translation feels like a chore, our attestation and legal translation teams can take it off your desk.

Step-by-step process in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for 2026

The basic steps are the same in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. But the order and which government portal you use might change. Here’s how it usually works at each speed.

Timeline: normal vs VIP vs urgent

Step	Normal (days)	Urgent (days)	VIP (hours)	Where Delays Happen
Eligibility check	1	1	1
Document gathering	5–10	2–4	1–2	Attestation, PCC, salary proof
File submission	1–2	1	1	Incorrect uploads
Medical fitness test	2–3	1	1	Appointment slots
Emirates ID biometrics	2–4	1–2	1	ID centre queues
Final approval & visa stamping	5–10	2–4	1–2	Security clearance, file review

If you go VIP and your documents are perfect, you could be holding your visa in two days. But don’t count on it if you haven’t checked your attestation, police check, or salary proof. Most real-world delays happen before you hit submit.

Each step: file, medical, Emirates ID, approval, stamping

1. Check if you qualify, and pull together your proof. If you’re unsure, try our eligibility checker.
2. Collect, attest, and translate every certificate. Most Pakistani and Indian applicants get stuck here — not during review, but on paperwork.
3. Apply. Abu Dhabi uses ICP. Dubai routes through GDRFA or Amer.
4. Book your medical fitness check at a UAE-approved clinic (adults only). Outdated? Do it again.
5. Go for Emirates ID biometrics with your original passport.
6. Authorities handle security and file checks. Sometimes it’s instant, sometimes you’ll wait a fortnight if there’s a missing document.
7. Visa stamping — digital or sometimes physical. Emirates ID arrives. That’s your 10 years sorted.

Dubai usually means Amer centres. Abu Dhabi, the ICP portal or Smart Services. For VIP in Dubai, walk-ins are possible. In Abu Dhabi, book ahead.

Where files get stuck: real-life bottlenecks

Files get bogged down at these points:

• Document attestation: certificates from Pakistan or India missing a stamp or a translation.
• Salary proof: statement and salary certificate aren’t the same (common for business owners and professionals).
• Police clearance: slow, not in English, or missing attestation.
• Medical: wrong clinic or late results.
• Emirates ID: missed biometrics slot or incomplete scan.

Have a checklist and check expiry dates before you upload anything. If you’re spinning your wheels, ask us. We deal with these issues all the time.

Renewal and cancellation: costs and what to prepare

Every 10 years, time to renew. There’s nothing automatic. Get new documents ready, budget 9034 for the main applicant, do the medical and Emirates ID process. Start at least 3 months early. Don’t leave it to the last minute.

Renewal fee and process

The renewal fee is 9034 in 2026. You'll need fresh police clearances (UAE and home country), a new medical, and documents to show you still qualify. Use the same online or in-person steps as when you first applied.

Family status changes—new marriage, children turn 18, address update—mean new documents and new attestations if needed.

When to start renewal

Start at least 3 months before your visa expires. Police clearance and attestation can take up to 6 weeks if you’re unlucky.

Cancellation fee and steps

Leaving UAE or moving to another visa? You must cancel the Golden Visa. Fee is 590. Do it online or at a government centre, hand in your Emirates ID, get the cancellation letter. Skip this, and you risk being blocked from future UAE visas.

How to avoid common mistakes (and speed up your Golden Visa)

Most delays for Pakistani and Indian applicants are avoidable. It starts with salary, bank, or family paperwork that isn’t aligned.

Salary certificate and bank statement must match

If you’re a professional, your bank statement for the last six months should show the exact pay as your salary certificate. Split payments? Salary fluctuates? Get your HR to write a letter to explain it. They must match, or your file will get parked while you sort it out.

Check document expiry before uploading

Always check expiry dates. Police clearance under three months old. Medical fitness, must be recent. The most common rejection we see is someone uploading an old certificate.

Get attestation done before you start

Begin attesting your degrees and family certificates a month before you plan to apply. MOFA and embassy stamps from Pakistan or India can take weeks. Leave it to the end, and your file just sits. Use our attestation or legal translation team if you want it handled professionally.

If you’re confused about what needs which stamp or how to get a police certificate that actually gets accepted, talk to us. A check now saves weeks later.

Apply now, check eligibility, or talk to a consultant

Ready to start? Try our Golden Visa cost calculator for your full amount, or check eligibility online. Problems with documents? We'll review your file before you apply. You can apply online or book a meeting at our Business Bay office.

For even more detail, see our cost breakdown, Pakistani requirements, and Indian rules. Start with the calculator or talk to us about eligibility and timing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the UAE Golden Visa cost for Pakistani and Indian citizens?

The government fee for the main applicant is 9978. Adult dependants pay 4215, children under 18 pay 3895. Renewal is 9034. VIP handling is extra.

What documents do I need for a UAE Golden Visa in 2026?

You'll need your passport, photo, Emirates ID (if in UAE), medical fitness certificate, police clearance from both UAE and your home country, attested and translated degree or marriage/birth certificates, proof of eligibility (salary, company, title deed or share certificate), and a matching stamped bank statement.

What’s the process and timeline for Golden Visa approval in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

Check eligibility, gather and attest documents, submit your file, complete medical and Emirates ID steps, then wait for approval and stamping. Normal timeline is 2–4 weeks, urgent and VIP can be 2–5 days if all documents are ready.

How do I renew or cancel my UAE Golden Visa?

Renewal costs 9034 and you need new police clearance, medical and updated supporting documents. Start 3–6 months before expiry. Cancellation costs 590 and must be done at a government centre or online.

Can I bring my spouse, children or parents on my Golden Visa?

Yes, you can sponsor your immediate family. Each person pays the government dependant fee and must provide attested and translated relationship documents. Adult dependants need medical and police clearance.

What if my salary certificate or bank statement doesn’t match?

Fix the mismatch before you submit your file. The authorities will check both. If there’s a difference, get a letter from your employer explaining the discrepancy or update your documents so they match.