The Economic Development Board (EDB) informs you that the Immigration Act has been amended to introduce a non-refundable processing fee of USD 50 payable by the main applicant and each dependent, effective as from 01 October 2026, for residence permit applications submitted by non-citizens under the following:
- Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS)
- Real Estate Scheme (RES)
- Invest Hotel Scheme (IHS)
- Property Development Scheme (PDS)
- PDS relating to Senior Living
- Smart City Scheme (SCS) and
- Acquisition of an apartment (G+2) under the Non-Citizens (Property Restriction) Act
Payment of the processing fee should be made by card only to the Cashier’s Office at the EDB Office (Ground Floor, 7 Exchange Square, Wall Street, Ebene) during the following hours:
Monday to Friday: 09h00 – 12h00
13h00 – 14h30
All residence permit applications should be accompanied with a duly filled Residence Permit Application Payment Form which can be downloaded below.
