Residence Permit
Confirm the renewal transaction and duration for the domestic worker's residence status. Do not assume that a general family residence fee applies to a domestic worker.
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Plan the cost of renewing a domestic worker's residence visa and work permit in the United Arab Emirates. Enter the fees quoted for your case to estimate the total in AED, including medical testing, Emirates ID, insurance and other applicable charges.
Free planning tool · Editable fees · UAE dirhams · Not an official government quotation
Use this calculator to build a personalised renewal budget. Government and service-provider charges may differ according to emirate, sponsor eligibility, permit type, insurance requirements and the channel used. Enter the amounts applicable to your application instead of relying on a universal package price.
Enter the latest quoted amounts in AED. Leave a field at zero only when the charge is not applicable or you have not included it yet. An unconfirmed zero is not proof that a service is free.
Total of the fee amounts entered for your selected renewal.
For immigration requirements, start with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). For domestic worker permit and contract services, consult MOHRE and the relevant emirate's authority.
The total cost can contain multiple separate charges rather than a single visa-renewal payment. The UAE Domestic Worker Visa Renewal Cost Calculator groups common budget items so that you can compare a quotation with the services listed on it.
| Cost Component | What It May Cover | What To Check |
|---|---|---|
| Residence visa / permit | Immigration application and renewal processing | Applicable category, permit duration and current official fee |
| Domestic worker permit | Work authorisation or renewal of the relevant contract | MOHRE or the competent authority's requirements |
| Emirates ID | Identity-card application or renewal services | Duration, service charges and the official assessment |
| Medical fitness | Required medical screening where applicable | Approved centre, test type and service speed |
| Health insurance | Required policy or renewal premium where applicable | Eligibility, emirate, coverage and insurer quotation |
| Service provider | Typing, application assistance or authorised centre fees | Separate service charges, tax and payment receipts |
| Additional items | Delivery, collection or other case-specific charges | Written justification and confirmation that the fee applies |
Confirm the renewal transaction and duration for the domestic worker's residence status. Do not assume that a general family residence fee applies to a domestic worker.
Check whether the work authorisation and employment contract require separate processing. Their rules may differ from the immigration residence-permit process.
Include the required medical screening and insurance costs when they apply. Confirm current requirements for the worker's location and existing policy status.
Check the applicable identity-card transaction and validity period. Do not enter the same bundled fee twice if it already appears in another line item.
Some application channels may charge service or typing fees in addition to government charges. Ask for an itemised receipt before authorising payment.
Add only confirmed costs that are not already included elsewhere. Keep a note of any exclusions so the estimate does not understate the amount due.
The calculator adds the individual fee amounts that you enter. It does not look up your immigration record, contact a government system, verify your sponsor eligibility or submit a renewal application. It is designed for budgeting and checking an itemised quotation.
The calculation is straightforward: add the residence permit, work permit or contract, Emirates ID, medical fitness, insurance, service provider, delivery and other confirmed fees. The result is the total of those amounts for the selected renewal case.
For example, if your confirmed quotation contains AED 100 for one service, AED 250 for another and AED 300 for a third, the combined amount entered for those items is AED 650. This is a mathematical example only, not a statement of current domestic worker visa charges.
The calculator does not automatically add an overstay fine, a recruitment guarantee, a refundable security deposit, a new recruitment package, or a charge that has not been entered. These items may not apply to every renewal, and their treatment can differ by case.
If a service provider gives you a bundled quotation, split it into the categories only when the breakdown is clear. If the quote already includes medical testing or Emirates ID, do not add those items again separately.
Use these steps to prepare a useful budget before starting the renewal transaction. The correct process and service provider depend on the emirate and your circumstances.
Confirm whether the residence transaction is handled by ICP or the relevant Dubai authority, and identify the competent domestic worker permit service.
Check the sponsor category, worker status, permit type and applicable renewal duration. Avoid copying a fee from a different visa category.
Review official transaction charges and request an itemised quotation from any authorised service centre you plan to use.
Confirm whether medical fitness screening or a renewed insurance policy is required for the case and obtain the appropriate amount.
Use the calculator fields to enter the relevant charges. Keep bundled items together unless the supplier clearly separates their costs.
Compare the result with your official assessment. Complete the application through the appropriate government channel and retain receipts.
Document requirements can vary by transaction and authority. Prepare the records requested in the current service instructions rather than assuming every renewal uses the same checklist.
Use the list as a preparation aid, not as a substitute for the live application checklist. The official authority may request additional documents or apply different requirements to a particular sponsor category.
Check the expiry dates of the residence permit, work authorisation and insurance before scheduling the process. Separate transactions can have different processing times, so allow time for any medical appointment or missing document.
The official UAE government guidance advises sponsors to renew residence visas before expiry. Applicable grace periods and penalties depend on the residence category and circumstances; do not assume that a grace period removes the need to act promptly.
Review the current UAE residence visa rules and ask the issuing authority to confirm the deadline that applies to the worker.
A reliable estimate depends on using the correct category and avoiding charges that are missing, outdated or counted more than once.
Fees and service conditions can change. Use the current official assessment instead of an old blog, message or quotation for a previous renewal.
A package may already include identity processing, medical testing or service charges. Check the inclusions before adding each amount to the total.
Different authorities and service channels may have different processes. Make sure your quotation matches the emirate handling the application.
Do not assume that a UAE national, GCC national, expatriate resident and other sponsor categories pay the same charges or meet the same conditions.
Zero means only that no amount was entered. It does not mean a fee is waived, not applicable or included in another charge.
Compare government fees with the final payable quotation and identify any separate service, collection, delivery or other authorised charge.
Use official government service pages for the final fee assessment. These resources explain the relevant service routes and requirements; they do not guarantee that one universal amount applies to every domestic worker renewal.
| Official Resource | When To Use It | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) | Residence permit procedures, fees and required documents for services handled by ICP | icp.gov.ae |
| Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) | Domestic worker permit, contract services and relevant employment procedures | mohre.gov.ae |
| UAE Government Portal | General residence visa rules, fee guidance and links to competent authorities | u.ae |
| General visa fee guidance | Find the applicable ICP or GDRFA service-card fee schedule | Visa Fees And Fines |
| ICP residence permit renewal | Review the renewal service description, documents and category-specific conditions | Renewal Of Residency Permits |
Answers to common questions about estimating domestic worker visa renewal expenses, understanding the result and checking the applicable official process.
There is no single total that reliably applies to every case. The cost may depend on the emirate, sponsor category, permit duration, residence processing, work authorisation, medical fitness, insurance and service channel. Use current official charges and itemised quotations in the calculator to estimate your own total.
No. It is an independent budgeting tool that adds the amounts you enter. It does not access government records, determine eligibility, verify live fees or submit an application. The final amount payable is the one confirmed through the responsible official service.
Only if you enter the applicable medical fitness fee or it is already included in another amount. Confirm whether a medical examination is required for your renewal and whether the quotation includes the test, any additional service charge and the applicable processing option.
Include the insurance premium when it applies to the worker and renewal transaction. Requirements and policy costs can depend on the emirate and the worker's circumstances. Check the current official rules and an approved insurer's quotation rather than assuming every case has the same premium.
Not necessarily. The competent authority, service route and fee schedule can differ. Select the relevant emirate when planning your budget and confirm whether the transaction is handled through ICP, GDRFA Dubai or another responsible service.
Sponsorship is subject to applicable eligibility conditions, documentation and the competent authority's requirements. Do not rely on a general answer for every resident. Check the current domestic worker service rules for your sponsor category before beginning the renewal.
The consequences depend on the residence category, applicable grace period and circumstances. Delays can lead to penalties after the relevant permitted period. Check the worker's actual expiry date and obtain guidance from the issuing authority promptly instead of assuming a particular grace period applies.
No. The calculator adds only the fee amounts you enter. If an official assessment confirms a fine or another additional amount, enter it under Other Confirmed Fees. Do not estimate a penalty using an unrelated category or assume it is payable without checking the official record.
Not automatically. Some fees may be affected by the duration, while others may follow different pricing rules. The duration selector is for reference only; it does not change the entered amounts. Obtain the fee assessment for the exact period being renewed.
Zero defaults prevent the tool from presenting unverified prices as official charges. Enter the actual amounts from the current fee schedule or itemised quotation. A field left at zero is not evidence that the associated service is free or unnecessary.
Enter the bundle once under the most suitable field, or split it only when the provider gives a clear breakdown. Do not also add individual items already covered by the bundle, as this would overstate the total.
Start with the ICP website for immigration procedures and the MOHRE website for domestic worker employment services. Follow the service links for your emirate and sponsor category to confirm the current requirements.
Renewal costs are one part of planning immigration expenses. If you are also reviewing a different visa transaction or checking the impact of a delay, these related tools on ExpatCalc may help you organise your questions and budget.
They are planning resources, not replacements for the live government assessment. Check that the tool matches your transaction before relying on its estimate.
Use the UAE Domestic Worker Visa Renewal Cost Calculator to organise confirmed charges, compare an itemised quotation and prepare your budget. Then verify the latest requirements and payable amount with the responsible UAE government authority before submitting the renewal.
Disclaimer: This page provides general information and a user-entered budgeting calculation. It is not legal or immigration advice, and it does not guarantee current government fees, eligibility, approval or processing time.