Family & Residence Visa
Entry Permit Dubai
Permission to enter and start the residence chain. Two clocks, both matter.
Fees at the counter fromAED 437at cost, line by line
- 7Government authorities we file with
- 0%Mark-up on government fees
- 24hTarget to submit an urgent, complete file
- 200+Guides, updated as rules change
- 1Named officer on your file, start to finish
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We prepare and submit applications on your written authorisation. MIRDXB PRO is a private service provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official agent of any authority shown. Names and logos belong to their owners and are shown for identification only.
What you pay
What it costs at the counter, line by line
Counter fees for Entry Permit start from
AED 437
Family member from abroad: Entry permit only · Amer counter
- Counter prices, typing included
- Paid at cost, receipts handed over
- Your total confirmed in writing first
Family member from abroad
Entry permit only · Amer counter
At the counterAED 437
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Family member from abroad: counter fees Family entry permit, from abroad AED 437 Government and typing fees AED 437 Family member already in the UAE
Entry permit plus change of status
At the counterAED 1,805
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Family member already in the UAE: counter fees Family entry permit, inside UAE AED 1,125 Change of status, family AED 680 Government and typing fees AED 1,805 Employee from abroad
Employment entry permit only
At the counterAED 475.65
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Employee from abroad: counter fees Employment entry permit, from abroad AED 475.65 Government and typing fees AED 475.65 Employee already in the UAE
Employment entry permit plus change of status
At the counterAED 1,805
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Employee already in the UAE: counter fees Employment entry permit, inside UAE AED 1,125 Change of status, employee AED 680 Government and typing fees AED 1,805
These cases cover the entry permit stage only; the medical, Emirates ID and residence issuance follow. Use the calculator for the full visa. Our fee is charged per visa, not per permit. Counter prices can change without notice; we confirm every figure on your quote.
Your resultExample
Family visa: Sponsor: Employment visa · New visa · Outside the UAE
AED 2,455estimated total
Estimated total, before certificate attestation and health insurance.
- Entry permit, in this total
- AED 437
- Government and typing fees
- AED 1,955
- MirDxbPRO service fee
- AED 500 (VAT included)
Price list reviewed 1 Nov 2026; counter prices at Amer and Tasheel, typing included. Estimate, not legal advice; the authority's payment screen and decision are final.
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The short version
- An entry permit is permission to enter and begin the residence process. It is not the residence visa.
- Typical cost AED 500 – 1,200. Approval in 3 to 5 working days, or 24–48 hours urgent.
- It has a validity window and an allowed stay. Missing either restarts the process and costs the fee again.
- Already inside the UAE? You usually need a status change, not an entry permit.
The entry permit is the step most people do not realise exists. They are told they have "got the visa", travel on that basis, and discover the permit expired before they boarded. It is a short-life document with two separate clocks, and both matter.
The two clocks
Validity is how long you have to enter the UAE on the permit — commonly 60 days from issue.
Allowed stay is how long you may remain after arriving — commonly 60 days, during which the residence chain must complete.
Miss the first and the permit is dead before you travel. Miss the second and you are overstaying at AED 50 per day.
What it costs
| Component | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry permit | AED 500 – 1,200 | Inside or outside country, category dependent |
| Urgent processing | AED 500 – 1,000 | Compresses approval to 24–48 hours |
| Typing and submission | AED 100 – 300 | Amer centre |
| Deposit | Varies | Refundable, on some sponsorship categories |
Which type applies
Employment entry permit
Issued after the MOHRE work permit is approved. The company sponsors it; quota must exist first.
Family entry permit
For a spouse, child or parent joining a resident sponsor. Salary, accommodation and attested certificates are assessed before it issues — see family and residence visas.
Newborn entry permit
For a child born in the UAE, following birth certificate and passport. Time-sensitive — see newborn visa.
Mission or temporary work permit
Short-term project work with a defined end date, not open-ended employment.
What you need
- Passport copy, minimum six months validity
- Passport photograph, white background, UAE specification
- Sponsor's documents — trade licence and establishment card, or the sponsor's visa and Emirates ID
- Approved work permit, for employment categories
- Attested marriage or birth certificate, for family categories
- Tenancy contract registered in the sponsor's name, where accommodation is assessed
Why entry permits get refused
- An existing ban. A live immigration or labour ban stops the permit before anything else is considered — see ban removal.
- Unresolved records against the applicant from a previous stay, including an absconding report.
- Name mismatch between passport and supporting documents.
- Insufficient passport validity at the point of application.
- Sponsor file problems — expired licence, exhausted quota, outstanding fines.
- Medical or security findings at the screening stage.
Application fees are not refunded on refusal, and a refusal is recorded. If there is any history — a previous job ended badly, a fine you never resolved, an exit that was not documented — have the file checked first. It is cheaper than a refusal.
Already a resident, but abroad for more than six months?
You do not need a new entry permit if your residence is still valid. You need a re-entry permit (GDRFA return permit for Dubai, ICP permit for the other emirates). Our re-entry permit Dubai guide sets out the fees, conditions and how we apply for you.
What we do
We check the file for bans, absconding records and outstanding fines before applying, confirm sponsor eligibility, submit through Amer, and track both clocks so the permit is used inside its validity and the residence chain completes inside the allowed stay. If a deadline is genuinely at risk we will tell you whether urgent processing helps or would be wasted.
Not sure whether you need an entry permit or a status change?
Send us the current visa page and passport. We will tell you which route applies, what it costs, and whether anything on the file will block it.
Entry permit questions
Is an entry permit the same as a visa?
No. The entry permit lets you enter and start the residence process. The residence visa is stamped afterwards, following the medical, Emirates ID biometrics and stamping. People frequently believe they hold a visa when they hold a permit.
How long is it valid?
Commonly 60 days to enter, and commonly 60 days of stay after arrival. Both are printed on the permit, and both should be checked on issue rather than assumed.
What if I do not travel in time?
The permit lapses and a fresh application is required, at full fee. It cannot be extended once the validity window has passed.
I am already in the UAE on a visit visa — do I need one?
Usually not. A status change converts you in country without an exit and re-entry, which is normally cheaper and faster. Whether it is available depends on your current visa type and nationality.
Can it be refused after the work permit was approved?
Yes. They are separate approvals from separate authorities. MOHRE assesses the employment; immigration assesses the person. A ban or an unresolved record can stop the permit even with a valid work permit in hand.
How fast can it be done?
Three to five working days normally, or 24 to 48 hours with urgent processing at roughly AED 500 to 1,000 extra. Urgent handling cannot clear a fine or remove a ban.
Please note. Validity periods, fees and eligibility vary by permit category and nationality, and were verified in August 2026. Confirm the current position before travelling or committing funds. General information, not legal advice.
Deadlines
The dates that cost money if you miss them
60 days
To enter on the permit
The holder must enter within 60 days of issue; an unused permit lapses and a new application is charged in full. icp.gov.ae
60 days
From entry to finish the residence
The permit allows 60 days in the UAE from entry to complete medical, Emirates ID and residence; after that overstay fines apply. gdrfad.gov.ae
50 AED a day
Overstay fine after the permit expires
ICP charges AED 50 for each day of overstay once the permitted stay or the entry permit has expired. icp.gov.ae
Why MIRDXB PRO
Checked first. Filed right. Priced in writing.
We check before we quote
ILOE, WPS, company category, card validity, overstay and attestation, all checked on day one.
Government fees at cost
Published fees passed through unchanged. Our fee is separate, fixed and in writing before you commit.
Filed at the right counter
Amer, Tasheel, MOHRE, ICP or the owning authority, in the order the authorities need it.
We tell you when the answer is no
We would rather lose the work than lodge something that fails.
How it works
From first message to final stamp, in four steps
- 01
Tell us what you need
One WhatsApp message or call about your situation.
About 30 seconds - 02
We check and quote
File checks first, then government fees, our fee and the timeline in writing.
Before anything is paid - 03
We file it
Submitted at Amer, Tasheel, MOHRE or the owning authority, in the right order.
24h target to submit urgent files - 04
Done, with updates
Progress on WhatsApp at every stage until the file is closed.
Named officer throughout
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