Free zone visa cost for 2027

No zone has announced 2027 visa fees that we found. Published fees today run from AED 1,500 at KEZAD to AED 4,947.63 at Dubai Healthcare City.

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Starting prices are the free zone's own published package or fees, with what they include. Where a free zone publishes none, the row says so and shows what setup agents publish instead. Checked . Packages change often: confirm before you pay.

Free zoneEmiratePublished starting priceVisasOffice options
Meydan FZMeydan Free ZoneDubaiAED 12,500 a year: licence, 3 activity groups, flexi desk, 0 visasVisas are add-ons: investor visa AED 4,000, employee visa AED 3,500, plus AED 2,250 medical and Emirates IDFlexi desk, Office
RAKEZRAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone)Ras Al KhaimahAED 6,000 a year: licence, coworking access, 0 visasInstant Licence Lite includes 1 visa; All Inclusive has 1 plus up to 3 extraCoworking, Serviced office, Standard office, Executive office, Warehouse, Land
JAFZAJAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone)DubaiLicence from AED 5,000 a year (one activity group); facility lease extraVisa quota not published; employment entry permit from AED 2,378 (Normal, 1 year)Co-working and workstations, Office, Warehouse, Showroom, Retail, Land plot
Expo CityExpo City Dubai Free ZoneDubaiAED 12,500 a year: licence, registration, shared desk, 0 visasAllocation depends on leased space; Business Hub Package 2 allows 1 to 4 visasShared desk, Coworking, Private office, Retail
DHCCDubai Healthcare City (DHCC)DubaiAED 16,550: Zawel licence, 2 visa quota, no office in year 1 (limited-time offer)Zawel includes a 2 visa quota; a 2-year employment visa costs AED 3,226.73 to AED 4,947.63Desk space, Office, Clinical facility, Land
ADGMADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market)Abu DhabiUSD 5,800 at registration: non-financial licence, 0 visas, office extraTech start-up licence gives 3 visas per dedicated desk; a new 2 year visa from outside the UAE is AED 3,237.39Registered office in ADGM, Dedicated desk, Office
KEZADKEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi)Abu DhabiAED 9,450 a year incl. VAT: licence, shared workstation, 1 visaStart-up packages come with 1 to 4 visas, from AED 9,450 to AED 14,550 for one yearShared workstation, Dedicated office, Warehouse, Light industrial unit, Land plot

Last updated

These are the current fees (checked 25 October 2026). No change for 2027 has been announced; we update this page when 2027 rates are published.

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Fees zones publish today

Zone Published visa fee Note
KEZAD AED 1,500 ID card and access card extra
Jafza AED 2,378 (1 year), AED 2,678 (2 years) Normal service
Meydan AED 4,000 investor, AED 3,500 employee Medical and Emirates ID AED 2,250 extra
RAKEZ AED 3,800 employee, AED 4,520 investor Includes medical and Emirates ID
Dubai Healthcare City AED 3,226.73 to AED 4,947.63 2 year package

Read the note before you compare. RAKEZ includes the medical and Emirates ID, and Meydan does not.

Federal lines under every zone

  • Entry permit for employment: AED 100 application, AED 100 issuance, AED 100 smart service.
  • Residence permit: AED 100 per year, plus AED 100 application and AED 100 smart service.
  • Change of status inside the UAE: AED 500.
  • Emirates ID: AED 100 per year of residence plus the smart service fee. Urgent is AED 150 extra.

Planning for 2027

A visa fee quoted for 2027 without a zone or ICP source is a guess. For a hire in the new year, count the establishment card first, then each visa. Renewals in 2027 are priced by the zone: RAKEZ lists AED 3,500 for an employee renewal. Licence prices are on free zone license cost 2027.

What to ask a zone before you hire

Ask whether the visa fee includes the medical test and the Emirates ID, whether the price differs for someone already in the UAE and whether there is a visa allocation fee on top. Zones answer these differently, and the answers move the total more than the headline fee does.

Ask too how many visas your lease or package allows. Some zones tie the visa count to office space, so a larger team can mean a larger lease. We pass your visa count to zones that can quote it.

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Where to get a written quote

Prices on this page are the zones' own or what agencies publish. For a quote that fits your activity and visas, use the directory of Dubai setup consultants, or see the best ranked firms side by side. For the filings after the visa is issued, see PRO services in Dubai.

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Questions people ask

How much is a free zone visa in 2027?

No 2027 fee has been announced. Today Meydan lists AED 4,000 for an investor visa and AED 3,500 for an employee visa, RAKEZ AED 3,800 for an employee, and Jafza AED 2,378 for a 1 year entry permit.

What do I pay before the first visa?

The establishment card. Zones charge from AED 640 at SPC to AED 2,100 at Expo City.

Why does a visa cost more if I am already in the UAE?

Applying from inside adds a change of status step. The ICP status fee is AED 500.

Is a 2 year visa cheaper per year?

Usually. Jafza's normal entry permit is AED 2,378 for 1 year and AED 2,678 for 2 years.

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