There is no responsible single price for every Dubai family visa case. The total can combine government charges, medical or Emirates ID steps when applicable, document attestation or translation, and a provider's service charge. Ask for an itemized quote for your exact case.
Why we do not publish a misleading fixed total
A headline price can look attractive while excluding steps that your case actually needs. QuickDocs prefers a case-specific breakdown so you can see what is a government or third-party charge and what is our service charge before proceeding.
What goes into the total
- Government fees for the application, which can change
- Medical fitness test for the family member, when required
- Emirates ID application fees
- Attestation and translation of certificates, if needed
- Service or typing charges from the company assisting you
What makes costs differ
- Whether the family member is inside or outside the UAE
- Number of family members being sponsored
- New application or renewal
- Whether documents need attestation or translation
- Urgent versus standard processing, where available
Inside-country applications can cost more
Government charges differ depending on whether the sponsored family member is already inside the UAE. Some sponsorship categories can also involve a refundable financial guarantee or security deposit. These are case-specific, so QuickDocs confirms the current amount before quoting rather than presenting one deposit as universal.
How to compare quotes
Ask what is included. A lower price may leave out government fees, medical tests or Emirates ID costs. Ask for a breakdown separating government fees from service charges.
Get a quote
Send us your case on WhatsApp for a case-specific quote from our family visa service. First read the requirements guide so you know what to prepare.
What to request in a written quote
| Cost item | Question to ask |
|---|---|
| Entry permit and status change | Which steps apply to the dependent's current location and visa status? |
| Residence and Emirates ID | Are both applications included, for which duration, and is delivery separate? |
| Medical and insurance | Which checks and cover apply? Are these included or paid separately? |
| Certificates | Does the quote include any required attestation or translation? |
| Service charge and extras | What is the provider's fee, applicable tax, and any optional urgent charge? |
| Deposits | Does this category need a deposit? What are its refund conditions? |
Example: requesting a quote for a spouse and child
Send each person's age, whether they are inside or outside the UAE, whether this is a new application or renewal, and whether relationship certificates are already attested. Request a separate breakdown per person and identify any shared charges. This is a preparation example, not a price estimate.
New application versus renewal
Ask for the correct application type rather than comparing a renewal quote with a new-visa offer. Use our renewal preparation guide to check what has changed since the previous application.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't you give one fixed price?
Costs depend on your case, such as who you sponsor, where they are and which documents need work. We give a quote once we know.
Are government fees included in a service quote?
Ask each provider for a breakdown so you can see what is government fees and what is a service charge.
Do renewal costs differ from a new application?
They can. The steps and fees involved differ, so quote each separately.
Official sources
Sources checked on 30 September 2026. Read the service for your category; a listed application fee is not the total cost of every residency step.
- GDRFA: family entry permit — documents and fee components
- GDRFA: residence permit for foreign family members
- GDRFA: family residence renewal
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the relevant UAE authorities, differ by case and can change, so we confirm the current position with you before you proceed.