{"id":9004,"date":"2024-08-30T06:46:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T06:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shuraa.in\/?p=9004"},"modified":"2024-08-30T06:46:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T06:46:51","slug":"employment-visa-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverx10.shuraatech.com\/shuraa_india\/employment-visa-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"2-Year Employment Visa in Dubai Price"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubai continues to attract professionals from around the world with its tax-friendly salary structure, global career opportunities, and high quality of life. If you are planning to work in the UAE, one of the first things\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0need is a valid employment visa.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A common question among job seekers is:\u00a0<\/span>What is the 2-year employment visa in Dubai price in 2026?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer depends on several factors such as whether the company is based in Mainland Dubai or a Free Zone, the employee\u2019s profession, medical test fees, Emirates ID charges, and processing speed. In most cases, the total employment visa cost ranges between<\/span>\u00a0AED 3,000 and AED 7,500<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide,\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0explain everything you need to know about the Dubai employment visa process, updated costs,\u00a0required\u00a0documents, processing time, and important rules for employees in 2026.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Exactly Is a Dubai Employment Visa?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A Dubai employment visa is a legal permit that allows foreign nationals to both live and work in the UAE. It combines two things at once: a work permit (issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, or MOHRE<\/a><\/strong>) and a residence visa (issued by GDRFA<\/a><\/strong>\/ICP). Without both, you cannot legally work or\u00a0reside\u00a0in Dubai.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For most professionals joining a private-sector or government company, the standard validity period is two years, after which it can be renewed\u00a0as long as\u00a0your employment continues. The entire process is employer-driven \u2013\u00a0your company\u00a0initiates\u00a0the application, manages the paperwork, and, under UAE law, bears the full cost.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2-Year Employment Visa in Dubai Price: 2026 Breakdown<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The total cost of a 2-year employment visa in Dubai ranges from\u00a0<\/span>AED 3,000 to AED 7,000<\/span><\/b>, depending on several factors,\u00a0primarily whether your employer is a mainland or free zone company, your MOHRE worker category, and your age.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s\u00a0a breakdown of what goes into that total:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cost Component<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nApproximate Cost (AED)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MOHRE Work Permit \/ Labour Card<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAED 300 \u2013 AED 5,000 (by category)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application \/ Filing Fee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAED 50 \u2013 AED 200<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical Fitness Test<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAED 260 \u2013 AED 800<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emirates ID (2-year validity)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAED 370 \u2013 AED 570<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Residence Visa Issuance<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAED 1,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visa Stamping & Typing Fees<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAED 300 \u2013 AED 500<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mandatory Health Insurance (Basic)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAED 700 \u2013 AED 1,100\/year<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total (Estimated)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAED 3,000 \u2013 AED 7,000<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Degree attestation costs (if your employer\u00a0requires\u00a0MOFA verification)\u00a0start from around AED 750 and can go up depending on the document type.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Affects the Final Price?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The range above is wide because the final cost genuinely varies.\u00a0Here’s\u00a0what moves the needle:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. MOHRE Worker Category<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is often the biggest factor. MOHRE classifies employees into three broad categories:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n