UAE Golden Visa Price in Pakistan (2026): Exact Fees in AED and PKR

UAE Golden Visa price in Pakistan: exact fees in AED and PKR

You don't pay your investment capital to immigration. We clarify this across the desk every week. Buying a property under the investor track means that capital buys real estate, not a visa counter slip. The official Dubai government fee for a new 10-year Golden Visa main applicant is 9,978. As of October 2026, your converted cost in Pakistani Rupees depends on your bank's daily exchange rate.

This single government fee covers the whole sequence inside Dubai: your entry permit or internal status change, administrative processing through the Dubai Land Department or GDRFA, your Dubai Health Authority (DHA) medical screening, and your physical 10-year Emirates ID card issued by ICP.

Primary applicant government fee breakdown

Whether you qualify through real estate, an executive salary, or a professional degree, the government charges for the 10-year file stay the same:

• Main applicant new 10-year visa (entry permit, medical, ID, issuance): 9,978
• Renewal of existing 10-year Golden Visa: 9,034
• Cancellation of 10-year Golden Visa: 590

For service charges alongside state fees, check our Golden Visa cost breakdown.

Exchange rates and card fees from Pakistan

Dubai government portals accept payment only in UAE Dirhams. The Dirham is pegged to the US Dollar, but the Pakistani Rupee floats daily. The exact PKR amount debited depends on your bank's retail settlement rate on the payment date.

If you swipe a Pakistani credit or debit card on UAE government portals, your bank in Pakistan adds a foreign exchange markup and local card taxes. On an 9,978 charge, those foreign transaction surcharges and taxes add noticeably to your final bill. Paying locally in Dubai by bank transfer, a UAE card, or through our Business Bay office avoids those cross-border banking fees.

Applicant Category	Government Fee (AED)	Medical Included?	Emirates ID Validity
Primary Applicant (New 10-Year)	9,978	Yes (DHA test)	10 Years
Dependant Adult (Spouse or Child 18+)	4,215	Yes (DHA test)	10 Years
Dependant Child (Under 18 Years)	3,895	No	10 Years
Sponsored Parent (Mother or Father)	4,215	Yes (DHA test)	10 Years
Primary Applicant Renewal (10-Year)	9,034	Yes (DHA test)	10 Years
Golden Visa Cancellation	590	No	N/A

Cost breakdown for sponsoring family members from Pakistan

A Golden Visa lets you sponsor your family for the full 10 years without two-year renewals. You can sponsor your spouse, unmarried sons of any age, unmarried daughters of any age, and both parents under your file.

Adult dependants and spouse fees

Sponsoring a spouse or an adult child aged 18 and older costs 4,215 in government fees. This covers their file registration, 10-year residency permit, DHA medical fitness test, and 10-year Emirates ID.

On a standard two-year visa, an adult dependant inside the country costs 2,656 every two years. That adds up over several renewal cycles across a decade in government fees alone. The 10-year route costs less over time and cuts out the recurring paperwork.

Children under 18 fees

The government fee for each child under 18 is 3,895. Children under 18 skip the DHA blood test and chest X-ray. Children under 15 also skip physical biometric appointments, because ICP prints their cards using their passport photos. If you want us to handle the full file, view our family and dependant visa options.

Parent sponsorship on a Golden Visa

Standard UAE visas make sponsoring parents difficult. You need special salary exemptions, humanitarian approvals, and bank deposits, and the visas must be renewed every 12 months. With a Golden Visa, you can sponsor your father and mother for 10 years at 4,215 per parent. Both parents must be sponsored together unless you provide an attested death certificate or divorce decree.

Main qualifying routes: investment vs salaried employment

You pay the 9,978 government fee only after Dubai authorities verify your eligibility under an approved category. The two most common routes for Pakistani citizens are real estate and salaried employment.

Real estate investment route

You need real estate in Dubai meeting the qualifying real estate investment threshold set by the authorities. You can meet this threshold with one property or combine several units.

• Completed properties: you need an official Title Deed from the Dubai Land Department. If the unit is mortgaged, your bank must provide a letter confirming that your paid equity meets the required investment threshold.
• Off-plan properties: the pre-title deed (Oqood) must meet the qualifying value, and your official developer statement must confirm your payments have satisfied the required investment minimum to date.
• Joint ownership: spouses can combine shares to reach the qualifying investment threshold by submitting an attested marriage certificate with legal Arabic translation.

Salaried executive route

Pakistani professionals working in Dubai can qualify without purchasing property. As of October 2026, the statutory rules require:

• A MOHRE-registered employment contract listing an Occupational Level 1 or Level 2 role.
• A basic plus fixed monthly salary meeting the statutory threshold for executives. Bonuses and variable commissions are excluded.
• Six consecutive months of UAE bank statements showing regular monthly salary transfers meeting the statutory salary threshold marked as WPS or corporate payroll.
• An attested bachelor degree or higher qualification.

If your salary certificate and bank statement don't match, fix that before you apply. You can also check your eligibility status before spending money on attestations.

Pakistan document attestation workflow

Attestation mistakes in Pakistan cause the majority of visa delays we see. If you apply under the executive category or sponsor family, UAE authorities will reject unverified paperwork. The sequence must follow a strict legal chain.

HEC degree verification

Your degree must come from an institution recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

1. Original credentials: gather your original matric, intermediate, and degree certificates along with transcripts. HEC won't stamp your bachelor degree without verifying the earlier school certificates.
2. HEC e-portal: upload your documents to the HEC portal, book an appointment or send them via approved courier, and obtain the physical HEC QR stamp on your original degree.

Foreign affairs and UAE embassy attestation

Once HEC signs off, your document proceeds through diplomatic channels:

1. MOFA Pakistan: submit your degree to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, or Quetta for their official verification sticker.
2. UAE Embassy or Consulate: take the document to the UAE Embassy in Islamabad or the UAE Consulate in Karachi for consular verification.
3. MOFA inside the UAE: after your file arrives in Dubai, it receives the final stamp from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
4. Arabic translation: we translate the attested document from English to Arabic through a translator certified by the UAE Ministry of Justice.

This same chain applies to NADRA marriage certificates and child birth certificates. Local union council certificates are rejected. You must use official NADRA documentation. We can manage this whole process through our document attestation services.

Medical screening in Dubai

Medical fitness exams are compulsory for applicants aged 18 and older. This test must happen inside Dubai at an approved DHA medical fitness centre. Medical reports from Pakistan, including GAMCA clinics, are not accepted for UAE residency stamping.

The test checks for HIV and Hepatitis B through blood screening, and pulmonary tuberculosis through a digital chest X-ray.

If you have an old, healed scar on your lungs from childhood pneumonia or past tuberculosis, DHA flags the X-ray. When this happens, DHA refers the file for a follow-up test to confirm the condition is inactive. If you were treated for tuberculosis in the past, bring your old hospital discharge summaries and completion certificates to Dubai. That documentation helps clear holds weeks faster.

Application workflow and processing packages

How you submit your application depends on where you are right now.

If you're in Pakistan, you first apply for a nomination clearance. Once approved, immigration issues a 6-month multiple-entry permit. You travel to Dubai, complete your DHA medical examination, register your Emirates ID biometrics, and receive the digital visa.

If you're already living in the UAE on an employment or visit visa, you don't need to exit. Your file undergoes an internal status change. Your previous visa is cancelled or amended, you complete your medical screening, and your 10-year residency is issued.

We offer three management packages for handling your Golden Visa filing from start to finish:

• Normal Package (3 to 7 working days): 1,500. We review documents, prepare the filing, and handle routine portal submissions.
• Urgent Package (2 to 3 working days): 3,000. Includes priority preparation and private pick-up and drop-off for your medical test.
• 24-Hour VIP Fast Track: 5,000. Designed for investors and senior executives who need immediate completion, with rapid medical results and private transfers.

For more details on background rules, read our guide on UAE Golden Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens.

Send our team your documents for an initial check. We'll confirm your eligibility, calculate the exact total for your family, and map out the filing steps from our office in Business Bay.

Frequently asked questions

What is the total fee in PKR for a primary UAE Golden Visa applicant?

The Dubai government fee for a primary applicant is 9,978. As of October 2026, the conversion into Pakistani Rupees depends on daily retail exchange rates and your card issuer markups. It covers initial approval, 10-year visa issuance, DHA medical fitness testing, and your 10-year Emirates ID.

Can I pay UAE Golden Visa fees in Pakistani Rupees directly from Pakistan?

No. Dubai government portals only bill in UAE Dirhams. If you use a Pakistani card, your issuing bank converts PKR to AED and applies foreign transaction markups and local taxes. You can also pay through a UAE account or have an authorised consultancy settle the fees in Dubai.

Do Pakistani salaried professionals need an attested degree to qualify?

Yes. If you apply under the skilled employee category meeting the required executive salary, you must present a bachelor degree or higher that has been stamped by HEC, MOFA Pakistan, the UAE Embassy or Consulate in Pakistan, and MOFA in the UAE, followed by legal Arabic translation.

How much does it cost to sponsor my wife and two children from Pakistan?

Government fees for a spouse and two children under 18 break down as 4,215 for the spouse (includes DHA medical and 10-year Emirates ID) and 3,895 for each child under 18. All receive 10-year visas.

Does buying off-plan property in Dubai qualify a Pakistani citizen for the Golden Visa?

Yes, provided the purchase price on your pre-title deed (Oqood) satisfies the qualifying real estate threshold, and your developer statement shows your paid equity meets the required minimum.