UAE Golden Visa Price in India: Exact Costs in AED, INR and USD (2026 Breakdown)

UAE Golden Visa price in India: exact government fees

The actual government fee for a primary applicant is 9,978. The equivalent amount in Indian Rupees or US Dollars depends on exchange rates at the time of payment. When assessing the UAE Golden Visa price in India, every payment to Dubai immigration or the federal ICP system is settled in UAE Dirhams. If you pay with an Indian credit card or send an international bank transfer, your bank adds its own foreign exchange markup. That means the final rupee charge hitting your card in India runs slightly higher than the direct conversion rate.

We show clients every official fee upfront. You'll know where every dirham goes before submitting your first form. Check our transparent breakdown of government fees to see the line items across each department.

Residency Category	Government Fee (AED)	Approximate INR (₹)	Approximate USD ($)	Includes
New Main Applicant (10 Years)	9,978	Varies with exchange rate	Varies with exchange rate	Initial approvals, visa issuance, DHA medical, Emirates ID
Dependant Adult (Aged 18+)	4,215	Varies with exchange rate	Varies with exchange rate	Issuance, change of status, DHA medical fitness, Emirates ID
Dependant Child (Under 18)	3,895	Varies with exchange rate	Varies with exchange rate	Issuance, change of status, Emirates ID (no medical required)
Renewal (Main Applicant, 10 Years)	9,034	Varies with exchange rate	Varies with exchange rate	DHA medical fitness, issuance, 10-year Emirates ID renewal
Golden Visa Cancellation	590	Varies with exchange rate	Varies with exchange rate	File closure and residency cancellation across immigration systems

Primary applicant fees in AED, INR and USD

That 9,978 government fee splits across four stages. When evaluating the UAE Golden Visa price in India, the state fees cover initial file opening and pre-approval with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai or the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) in other emirates. Second, the residence permit issuance. Third, your Dubai Health Authority (DHA) medical fitness screening, which covers blood work and a chest X-ray. Fourth, printing and courier delivery of your 10-year Emirates ID card.

If you want us to handle the paperwork, clinic escorts, and status tracking, we run three service tiers. Our standard package takes 3 to 7 days and costs 1,500. Our urgent service finishes in 2 to 3 days for 3,000, including door-to-door pick-up. For clients on brief visits to Dubai, our 24-hour VIP fast track costs 5,000, wrapping up medical tests and biometrics with private transport.

Dependant sponsorship fees for family members

Once your own visa is active, you can sponsor family members for the same 10 years. Sponsoring an adult dependant aged 18 or older costs 4,215 in government fees, with foreign currency equivalents depending on your card issuer's exchange rate. That covers their status change, DHA medical test, and 10-year Emirates ID.

For children under 18, the government fee is 3,895, converted at prevailing rates. Minors skip the blood test and chest X-ray. You can review the complete cost in AED and INR when budgeting for a larger family alongside the main UAE Golden Visa price in India. You can sponsor your parents too for 4,215 each, which ends the headache of renewing their residency every single year.

Key eligibility routes and salary requirements for Indian nationals

A lot of Indian professionals assume they must buy Dubai real estate. They don't. Most of our Indian corporate clients qualify purely on their job contract.

Skilled professionals and salary thresholds

Under the skilled professional route, UAE immigration sets three clear rules:

• An employment contract under a MOHRE mainland company or an accredited free zone authority.
• A job title under MOHRE Occupational Level 1 (Managers and Executives) or Level 2 (Professionals in technical, engineering, scientific, medical, or administrative fields).
• A monthly basic salary meeting the official skilled worker threshold on your contract, backed by matching bank statements.

You also need an attested bachelor degree or higher. Degrees from Indian universities must pass through four offices: state HRD authentication, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi, the UAE Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate in Mumbai, and MOFA inside the UAE. Miss one stamp and immigration kicks the file back.

If your contract clears the required basic salary threshold and your title fits Level 1 or 2, you can secure the UAE Golden Visa without buying property.

Real estate buyers and valuation rules

For real estate, immigration requires meeting the official minimum property equity threshold, confirmed in UAE Dirhams. This value comes from the purchase price on your title deed or an official valuation from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

You can combine multiple properties. You can also use mortgaged units or off-plan purchases with confirmed construction milestones, provided your paid-up equity hits the official property threshold. The DLD approval fee sits inside the total 9,978 government charge. If you bought years ago for less than two million dirhams but the market has climbed, we pull an official DLD valuation certificate before filing anything.

Outstanding university graduates

Recent graduates can apply under the high-achieving student category. As of October 2026, you'll need a degree from a top 100 global university or a cumulative GPA of at least 3.8 from an accredited UAE university, completed within the last two years. Government fees stay at 9,978. Instead of payroll records, you submit attested academic transcripts and an official Ministry of Education equivalency letter.

Application workflow from India and inside the UAE

Your process depends on where you're standing today. Applying from Mumbai, Delhi, or Bengaluru looks different from switching visas inside Dubai.

Applying online through official portals

If you're outside the UAE, we start your file online through ICP or GDRFA. Immigration issues a 6-month multi-entry permit. You'll use this permit to fly into Dubai, attend medical screening, and register your biometrics. This entry document is part of the overall UAE Golden Visa price in India for candidates applying from abroad.

Already living in Dubai on a standard 2-year employment or partner visa? You don't need to exit. You can check your Golden Visa eligibility, get your degree and salary certificate verified, and file for nomination. When preliminary approval lands, we execute an in-country status change. That moves you to self-sponsored residency while you remain in town.

Medical fitness and Emirates ID issuance

With pre-approval in hand, you'll visit a DHA medical fitness centre for blood screening and a chest X-ray. Standard test results come through within one to two business days. Fast-track appointments deliver them in under 4 hours.

As soon as the clinic uploads your medical clearance to the immigration system, you do your biometrics. If you already hold a valid Emirates ID and your fingerprints are in the ICP database, authorities often waive in-person fingerprinting. The 10-year permit issues digitally, and ICP couriers the hard card to your Dubai address.

Key benefits and renewal requirements

A 10-year Golden Visa gives you practical freedoms that regular 2-year employment visas never provide.

Travel flexibility and family security

Standard UAE residency lapses if you stay out of the country beyond the standard six-month absence limit. Golden Visa holders are exempt. You can spend most of the year managing business in India without risking your Dubai residence.

As of October 2026, Golden Visa holders who lose their passport abroad can request an official return document through UAE embassies. That lets you board your flight home without airline disputes or border fines.

If the primary sponsor passes away during the 10-year term, sponsored family members can remain in the UAE on their visas until the full term runs out.

Renewal costs after 10 years

Your visa renews every decade as long as you still meet the category criteria. When expiry approaches, the government renewal fee is 9,034, with the final foreign currency total subject to conversion rates. That covers a fresh DHA medical test, file renewal with GDRFA or ICP, and your new 10-year Emirates ID card.

You don't need to re-attest your degree or buy replacement property at renewal time. As long as your qualifying records remain valid in government registries, renewal is straightforward.

Common document bottlenecks for Indian applicants

Most delays come down to paper mismatches. Spotting them before filing saves you non-refundable government fees.

• Your MOHRE job title must belong to Level 1 or Level 2. If your labour card lists you as an administrative supervisor or sales executive, immigration rejects the file even if your monthly earnings are well above the threshold. Have your company update your labour contract before applying.
• A notary stamp or standard apostille won't work. Indian degrees must carry state HRD verification, MEA New Delhi authentication, and the UAE Embassy stamp before MOFA in Dubai accepts them. Having your attestation collected from your door across Indian metro areas keeps the verification chain intact.
• The qualifying salary threshold applies to basic salary plus fixed housing allowance, depending on your contract structure. If your base salary falls below the required level and commissions push you over the minimum on good months, immigration will reject the file. Your salary certificate and six months of bank statements must show consistent qualified earnings.
• Off-plan buyers sometimes submit developer receipts. Immigration won't accept developer receipts. You must provide an official DLD Statement of Account and initial sale certificate (Oqood) showing that you meet the required settled equity threshold.

Bring your paperwork to our Business Bay office or send digital copies across. We'll audit your salary certificates, degree stamps, and title deeds before you pay the UAE Golden Visa price in India.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a UAE Golden Visa cost for an Indian citizen in rupees?

As of October 2026, the primary applicant government fee is 9,978, with the exact rupee charge depending on bank exchange rates. Sponsoring an adult family member costs 4,215, and a minor child costs 3,895.

Can Indian degree holders qualify without owning Dubai property?

Yes. Indian professionals with an attested bachelor degree who work in the UAE under an eligible job title meeting the minimum monthly basic salary threshold qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa without any property purchase.

What salary is required for Indian professionals to get the Golden Visa?

Skilled professionals need a qualifying minimum monthly basic salary under a valid UAE employment contract, classified under MOHRE Occupational Level 1 or 2, supported by matching bank statements.

How much does it cost to renew a 10-year Golden Visa?

The government renewal fee for a 10-year Golden Visa main applicant is 9,034. This covers the required medical fitness check, file renewal, and your new 10-year Emirates ID card.