Dubai visit visa cost calculator (relative or friend)
A Dubai resident sponsoring a relative or friend pays a visa fee of AED 200 to 700 plus 5% VAT, medical insurance of AED 40 to 90, AED 60 in deposit fees, and a refundable deposit of AED 1,000 (AED 2,000 for multiple entries). Choose the options to see the total.
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GDRFA notes that the total can vary with the visitor's circumstances. Apply on the GDRFA website or app, or at a Customer Happiness Centre or AMER centre; GDRFA gives 48 hours to process.
Sources
GDRFA Dubai, "Issuing a visit visa for a relative or friend for one entry" and "Multi-Entry Visa for a relative or friend", read on 5 October 2026. An estimate, not a quote. GDRFA · Multiple entries