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Ajman Free Zone (AFZ), run by the Free Zones Authority of Ajman, publishes a starting price for each step of a residence visa in its online service catalogue at afz.gov.ae. This page puts those steps together, explains what a company pays before its first visa and how to check a visa’s status. The figures were read on 4 October 2026. AFZ states that each card shows a fixed fee or a starting amount and that the amount on the application summary or invoice prevails.
Visa steps and starting prices
| Step | Starting price (AED) | AFZ service time |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration security approval, for a shareholder, manager or employee | 600 | 16 hours |
| Work entry permit, new | 1,000 | 8 hours |
| Change of status, if the applicant is inside the UAE | 800 | 8 hours |
| Residence visa, new (output: electronic visa and Emirates ID) | 2,400 | 8 hours |
| Health insurance through AFZ | from 233 | instant |
AFZ’s own FAQ gives the order: apply for the entry permit, then the status change, then the residence visa. A status change is not needed when the applicant completes entry from outside the UAE. AFZ adds that medical screening, Emirates ID and health insurance requirements may apply before completion, and that overstay fines, guarantees, insurance or urgent service charges may be added by case. Employees may also need worker insurance.
What the company pays before the first visa
| Company immigration item | New (AED) | Renewal (AED) | Cancellation (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishment card | 750 | 750 | 335 |
| E-Channel registration | 2,300 | 1,200 | 400 |
The E-Channel is the government immigration portal account. AFZ notes that it is not available on ineligible zero-visa packages. An older, undated AFZ FAQ quotes AED 1,100 for the E-Channel renewal; the current service card says AED 1,200.
A first visa, added up
For a company’s first visa holder who is already in the UAE, the published starting prices add up to AED 8,600: establishment card 750, E-Channel 2,300, security approval 600, entry permit 1,000, status change 800 and residence visa 2,400 (our arithmetic). Health insurance from AED 233 and the medical test come on top, and the invoice amount prevails. Each further visa repeats only the personal steps, from AED 4,800 inside the UAE.
Renewal, cancellation and transfers
- Residence visa renewal: from AED 2,400.
- Residence visa cancellation: from AED 750; a work entry permit cancellation is also AED 750.
- Residence visa amendment: from AED 1,500.
- Transfer between two AFZ companies: AED 1,050 for the transfer approval plus AED 2,400 for the new visa.
How many visas a company can get
AFZ says every business package carries a different number of visas, but it publishes the number per package only through its cost calculator, which sends an estimate after you leave contact details. Extra quota costs from AED 350 and needs an inspection; it is not available for virtual facilities or ineligible packages. A visa can start only when quota is free and the company’s ICP licence activation has at least 10 days left.
How to check an Ajman Free Zone visa status
Ajman visas are issued through the federal Identity and Citizenship authority (ICP). The UAE government portal u.ae (updated 15 July 2026) points holders of an Ajman entry permit or residence visa to the ICP smart services website to check its validity, and to the ICP toll-free number 600522222 to follow up an application. If you need an official document, AFZ issues an immigration status report from AED 350 for one employee or AED 550 for all employees.
What AFZ does not publish
- One all-in price for a visa, or the medical test and Emirates ID fees as separate amounts.
- The visa or security deposit for an employee or investor.
- The number of visas per package.
- Whether the prices include VAT, and a date or version for the price list.
For the licence itself and the rest of AFZ’s fees, see Ajman Free Zone licence cost; for the documents, see Ajman Free Zone licence requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Ajman Free Zone residence visa?
The residence visa starts at AED 2,400. Before it come a work entry permit from AED 1,000 and, inside the UAE, a status change from AED 800. AFZ says the invoice amount prevails.
What does the company pay before its first visa?
An establishment card from AED 750 and an E-Channel registration from AED 2,300. They renew at AED 750 and AED 1,200 a year.
How much is Ajman Free Zone visa renewal and cancellation?
Renewal starts at AED 2,400. Cancelling a residence visa or a work entry permit starts at AED 750.
Are medical, Emirates ID and insurance included?
The new residence visa service issues the Emirates ID with it. AFZ says medical screening and health insurance may apply; its own health insurance starts at AED 233. It publishes no separate medical fee.
How do I check my Ajman Free Zone visa status?
The UAE portal u.ae points Ajman visa holders to ICP smart services to check validity, and to ICP on 600522222. AFZ also issues an official status report from AED 350.
How many visas can an Ajman Free Zone company get?
It depends on the package, and AFZ does not publish the number per package. Extra quota costs from AED 350 and needs an inspection.
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Official references used for context in this article.
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