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Expo City Dubai Free Zone Visas: Costs & Process

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Every Expo City Dubai company can sponsor UAE residence visas for its owners and staff. What makes Expo City stand out is how its packages bundle visa allocations, so you only pay the per-visa processing cost. Here's exactly what Expo City visas cost in 2026, from the package sheets we work with as an authorised channel partner.

Expo City visa costs per person (2-year visa)

Applicant inside the UAEApplicant outside the UAE
RouteStatus changeEntry permit
Per visa (2-year)AED 4,500AED 3,200
KDID per visaAED 20AED 20
Visa allocation feeAED 0 in the Standard 6 Visa PackageAED 0 in the Standard 6 Visa Package
Medical and Emirates IDIncludedIncluded

From Expo City Dubai's Standard 6 Visa Package sheet, October 2026. Health insurance is arranged separately.

How many visas each package gives you

PackagePrice (AED)Visas
Expo Freelance Package 19,020 / yearYour own 1-year residence visa included
Business Hub Package 112,520 / yearFor solo founders not yet hiring
Business Hub Package 217,570 / year4 visa allocations and company card included
Standard 6 Visa Package22,080 / year6 visa allocations free, company card and shared desk included

The company card (establishment card) is needed before any visa; in the Standard 6 Visa Package it's AED 2,500 and already included.

Worked example: a founder plus two staff

Standard 6 Visa Package AED 22,080 + 3 visas for applicants outside the UAE at AED 3,220 each (AED 3,200 + AED 20 KDID) = AED 31,740 in year one, with 3 more visa allocations still free for later hires. Health insurance is extra.

The visa process

  1. Company cardIssued with your licence and needed before any visa.
  2. Entry permit or status changeOutside the UAE, an entry permit; inside, a status change.
  3. Medical and Emirates IDBoth included in the per-visa cost.
  4. Residence visa issuedA 2-year residence visa linked to your Expo City company.

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Expo City Dubai visas — FAQs

How much is a visa in Expo City Dubai Free Zone?
A 2-year residence visa costs AED 3,200 for an applicant outside the UAE or AED 4,500 inside the UAE (status change), plus AED 20 KDID, including medical and Emirates ID, based on Expo City's Standard 6 Visa Package sheet.
Which Expo City package includes visas?
Business Hub Package 2 (AED 17,570) includes 4 visa allocations, the Standard 6 Visa Package (AED 22,080) includes 6 free allocations, and the Expo Freelance packages include your own residence visa.
Do I need a company card for an Expo City visa?
Yes. The company (establishment) card is required before visas; it is included in Business Hub Package 2 and the Standard 6 Visa Package.
How long is an Expo City Dubai visa valid?
The per-visa prices above are for a 2-year residence visa.
Source & review. Prices from Expo City Dubai’s published packages and package sheets, checked October 2026 by Pro24, an authorised channel partner of Expo City Dubai Free Zone. We confirm the live price before you pay.