Dubai 2 Year Employment Visa Price 2025

🧾 Total Estimated Cost: AED 3,000 to AED 7,500

The cost varies depending on several factors:

• Visa Type: Mainland or Free Zone

• Employer Type: Government, private, or free zone entity

• Insurance Coverage: Level of medical insurance needed

• Job Category and Age: Affects pricing as well

  
  

💡 What Is a 2-Year Employment Visa?

A 2-year employment visa in Dubai allows foreign nationals to live and work legally in the UAE under a sponsoring company or organization. The employer usually sponsors the visa and oversees most of the process. However, some Free Zone entities allow for self-sponsorship under certain categories.

📋 Detailed Cost Breakdown (Approximate in AED)

| Component | Mainland (AED) | Free Zone (AED) |

|-----------------------------------|----------------|------------------|

| Entry Permit | 500 – 700 | Included |

| Medical Fitness Test | 300 – 800 | 300 – 800 |

| Emirates ID (2 years) | 370 – 570 | 370 – 570 |

| Visa Stamping (Residency) | 500 – 900 | 500 – 900 |

| Labor Card / Work Permit | 1,000 – 3,000 | Included |

| Health Insurance (Basic) | 700 – 2,000 | 700 – 2,000 |

| Total Estimated Cost | 3,000 – 7,500 | 3,000 – 6,000 |

Note: Most Free Zones offer bundled visa services that cover many of these components.

📑 Documents Required

From Employee:

• Valid passport (minimum of 6 months validity)

• Passport-sized photos (white background, UAE-compliant)

• Entry visa (issued by employer)

• Signed employment contract

• Attested educational certificates (if required)

• Medical fitness report (to be obtained after arrival)

• Emirates ID application form

• Health insurance documents

  
  

From Employer:

• Trade license copy

• Establishment card

• Immigration card

• Job offer letter

• Company labor quota approval

  
  

🧬 Medical Fitness Test

The medical fitness test is done at an approved medical center and includes:

• Blood tests (for HIV, Hepatitis B, etc.)

• Chest X-ray (to check for Tuberculosis)

  
  

Failing the fitness test leads to immediate visa cancellation and deportation.

🔁 Visa Renewal Process

Visa renewal occurs every two years and involves:

• A process similar to the initial application

• All associated fees and medical tests must be repeated

• Renewal should occur 30 days prior to expiry to avoid fines

  
  

📆 Processing Timeline | Dubai 2 Year Employment Visa Price 2025

| Step | Duration |

|-------------------------------|-------------------|

| Entry Permit Issuance | 2–5 working days |

| Arrival in Dubai | Varies |

| Medical Test + Emirates ID | 3–5 working days |

| Visa Stamping | 5–7 working days |

| Total Duration | 10–15 working days |

🧓 Special Conditions

• Applicants above 65: Must pay an additional premium (AED 5,000+).

• Certain Professions: May require equivalency and attestation of degrees.

• Females under family sponsorship: Might need a "No Objection Certificate."

  
  

🏢 Mainland vs. Free Zone: Key Differences

| Feature | Mainland | Free Zone |

|--------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------|

| Sponsor | Local company | Free zone authority |

| Flexibility to Work | Only with sponsoring | Within that Free Zone |

| Visa Validity | 2 years | 2 years |

| Processing Speed | Moderate | Fast and streamlined |

| Cost | Higher (especially for labor card) | Usually lower, all-inclusive |

🗣️ Language & Attestation Notes

• All non-UAE educational documents require attestation in your home country and by the UAE embassy.

• Documents may require translation into Arabic.

  
  

👔 Who Pays for the Visa?

Most companies cover all or most costs, especially for full-time roles. Always confirm:

• Who covers health insurance?

• Are attestation and medical fees included?

• Is accommodation provided?

  
  

✅ Final Tips

1. Check the employer's license and reputation before accepting an offer.

2. Ensure clarity in the contract regarding salary, benefits, and visa charges.

3. Get a receipt for any payments you make (if applicable).

4. Know your rights—many employers cannot legally deduct visa costs from employees.

   
   

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