What government fees will I pay for my Dubai student visa, like the residence permit and Emirates ID?
Government charges for a Dubai student visa are small: residence permit about AED 200 a year, Knowledge and Innovation Dirham AED 20, medical test AED 250 to AED 500, and Emirates ID AED 100 per year of residence plus a AED 100 smart service fee. University charges come on top.
The government side of a Dubai student visa is modest: a residence permit at around AED 200 (approx INR 5,248) a year, plus a Knowledge and Innovation Dirham of AED 20 (approx INR 525). The medical test and Emirates ID processing add more, and your university's own service charges come on top.
Government fee components
| Fee component | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| Residence permit issuance | 200 (approx INR 5,248) per year |
| Knowledge and Innovation Dirham | 20 (approx INR 525) |
| Medical fitness test | 250 to 500 (approx INR 6,560 to 13,120) |
| Emirates ID processing | 100 per year of residence plus 100 smart service fee (approx INR 9,709 to 15,744) |
What sits on top of government fees
- Your university's own service charges, which can lift the total quite a bit.
- Health insurance, if it is not already bundled with your tuition.
- A refundable security deposit, charged by some universities.
- Overall, the typical total for Indian students is AED 3,000 to 10,000 (approx INR 78,720 to 2.62 L).
My Advice
Ask your university's visa or admissions office for an itemised figure, because the service charge is where totals differ. Hold off on flights until your entry permit is confirmed, as delays do happen.
This information is available on: icp.gov.ae
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