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UAE visa and Emirates ID renewal cost calculator

See what it costs to renew a 2-year mainland employment visa in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or the northern emirates, line by line, from the official MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP and health authority fees. Add the expiry date to see any late fines. Fees vary, so we show a range, not a single price.

Shown on the company's MOHRE record. Most companies are category 2.

Add it to see late fines if the visa has already expired.

Estimated cost to renew a 2-year employment visa

AED 3,040 to 4,832

Paid by the employer. An estimate from official fees, not a quote. It excludes typing centre fees, VAT where not shown.

MOHRE work permit renewal (2 years)AED 1,200 to 1,250

AED 1,200 for a category 2 establishment. The maximum adds the AED 50 application fee charged on a new permit; MOHRE's renewal page does not say whether it applies. Renewable from 60 days before expiry.

Business centre (Tasheel) commissionAED 0 to 72

Free on the MOHRE website or app. A business centre may charge up to AED 72 for the renewal.

Residence visa renewal (2 years)AED 240 to 740

GDRFA Dubai: AED 200 renewal, AED 10 Knowledge, AED 10 Innovation and AED 20 delivery. GDRFA also lists an AED 500 'fee inside the country' without saying when it applies, so the maximum includes it.

Emirates ID (2 years)AED 300

AED 100 a year of residence plus AED 100 smart service fee. Typing centres may add their own charge.

Medical fitness testAED 250 to 1,020

DHA: AED 250 regular (24 working hours) up to AED 1,020 VIP (2 hours). Excludes typing.

Health insurance (2 years)AED 1,050 to 1,450

Mandatory, paid by the employer. DHA does not publish the current price of its basic plan; AED 525 to 725 a year is the range reported in the press, so treat it as an estimate. Better plans cost more.

When and how to renew

  • The work permit can be renewed from 60 days before it expires (MOHRE).
  • The sponsor must renew the residence visa before it expires (u.ae).
  • A new medical fitness test is needed, and health insurance must be valid.
  • The Emirates ID can be renewed from 6 months before it expires.
  • This covers mainland companies only. Free zones set their own renewal fees.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does visa renewal cost in Dubai?

From official fees, renewing a 2-year employment visa for a category 2 company costs AED 3,040 to 4,832 in official fees, including health insurance and before typing centre charges. The range comes from the medical test speed, the insurance plan and two fees whose use GDRFA and MOHRE do not explain.

What is the Emirates ID renewal fee?

ICP charges AED 100 for each year of residence plus a AED 100 smart service fee, so AED 300 for a 2-year visa. It is the same as a new card.

What is the fine for renewing an Emirates ID late?

AED 20 for each day of delay, up to AED 1,000. u.ae says the fine starts one month after the card expires.

How much is the residence visa renewal fee?

GDRFA Dubai charges AED 200 plus AED 10 Knowledge, AED 10 Innovation and AED 20 delivery fees, so AED 240. It also lists an AED 500 fee inside the country without saying when it applies, so our maximum includes it. ICP charges AED 400 for 2 years: AED 100 application, AED 100 a year and AED 100 smart service fee.

How much is the MOHRE work permit renewal?

AED 250 for a category 1 company, AED 1,200 for category 2 and AED 3,450 for category 3, for 2 years. A new permit also has an AED 50 application fee; MOHRE does not say whether renewals do, so we include it in the maximum.

Do I need a medical test for visa renewal?

Yes. GDRFA Dubai asks for a medical examination for anyone over 18, and ICP asks for a medical report for work permit holders. In Dubai the DHA test costs AED 250 for 24-hour results up to AED 1,020 for a 2-hour service.

When can I renew my UAE residence visa?

MOHRE lets the employer renew the work permit from 60 days before it expires. The sponsor must renew the residence visa before it expires; renewing much earlier needs ICP approval. The Emirates ID can be renewed from 6 months before it expires.

Who pays for visa renewal?

The employer. Article 6 of Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021 bars employers from charging workers recruitment and employment costs.

Does this cover free zone visas?

No. Free zones set their own renewal fees, so this calculator covers mainland companies registered with MOHRE only.

An estimate from published government fees, not a quote and not legal or financial advice. Typing centres add their own charges and fees change; confirm with MOHRE, GDRFA or ICP, or your PRO, before you budget.

Last checked: October 2026

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