Getting started

Abu Dhabi Golden Visa Cost and Government Fees

Government fees are charged per person, with a few one-off items. Here is how the total is built, with an example for a property investor and family.

By Abu Dhabi Golden Visa editorial team · Reviewed by Senior residency advisor, Brightlink Management Consultancy · Last reviewed 5 November 2026 · 6 min read ·

Per-person government fees

Immigration and residence visa: AED 1,614.25
Emirates ID, 10 years: AED 1,107.85
Change of status (inside the UAE only): AED 656.05
Medical test for adults: AED 300 normal or AED 750 VIP

One-off items

Sponsor file opening for family: AED 353.91, once
Property value certificate for the property route: about AED 1,050

Worked example

A property investor inside the UAE pays about AED 4,728.15 in government fees. Add a spouse (AED 3,678.15), a child (AED 3,378.15) and the sponsor file (AED 353.91): about AED 12,138.36 for the family. Health insurance and our service fee are quoted separately, with VAT on our fee.