United confirmed they had agreed a fee with Arsenal on Wednesday evening, and after a medical on Thursday the final elements of the transfer have been wrapped up.
The deal has been done in time for Van Persie to go straight into Sir Alex Ferguson's squad for Monday's trip to Everton.
United announced in a statement: "Robin van Persie has completed his medical, agreed personal terms and signed for Manchester United on a four-year contract until June 2016."
Manager Ferguson said: "Robin is a world-class striker with a proven record in England and in European football.
"His talents need no introduction to our fans - he has scored a number of goals against us in some classic battles with his former club.
"His movement, finishing and all-round ability are outstanding."
Van Persie said it was an "honour" to sign for United.
"I am looking forward to following in the footsteps of so many great strikers, bringing my experience and playing my part to help the team compete for the biggest trophies in the game. I can't wait to get started."
Van Persie has signed a four-year contract with United, bringing to an end one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer.
Ferguson has fought off competition from Manchester City and Juventus to land Van Persie.
However, he also needed to break an impasse with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who did not want to sell last season's Golden Boot winner to a rival club.
Even a week ago, Wenger had not given up hope of persuading the 29-year-old to stay.
However, when Van Persie was booed by Arsenal fans at a pre-season game in Germany on Sunday, it signalled the end of his Gunners career.
Ferguson told MUTV: "The boy wanted to come. He turned down various clubs. If he hadn't told Arsenal he wanted to go to Manchester United, the transfer wouldn't have happened."
Pictures from Robin van Persie's first day as a Manchester United player, as he signs his contract and takes part in training.
Ferguson admitted he thought it would be impossible to get Van Persie to sign, but had to make an attempt when the striker did not sign a new contract with the London club.
"It has given everyone a lift," said Ferguson.
"I have a complication to my life (selection). I don't know how I managed in 1999.
"They can gel together. Robin's best position is furthest up the pitch. The most important thing is to win what we want to win. These players can help us to do that."
Ferguson revealed he was still looking at a new signing for "one more position" but "only if a certain player came available".
ROBIN VAN PERSIE FACTFILE
1983: Born August 6 in Rotterdam.
2002: January - Signs three-and-a-half-year deal with Feyenoord. Drafted into the first-team squad because of injury shortages at the age of 18.
February 21 - Features as a 57th-minute substitute in UEFA Cup fourth-round, first-leg clash against Rangers. Plays from the start in the 3-2 second leg win at home which books his team's progress.
May 8 - Plays in Feyenoord's 3-2 UEFA Cup final victory over Borussia Dortmund in Rotterdam.
2002-03: Ends the season with eight goals from 28 games as Feyenoord finish runners-up in the Dutch Cup. Played twice in the Champions League.
2004: January 20 - Feyenoord reveal they have rejected a bid for Van Persie from Arsenal.
Makes 32 appearances for Feyenoord, scoring six goals.
April 28: Arsenal reveal they have signed Van Persie on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.
August 8 - Makes his debut as a substitute in the 3-1 FA Community Shield win over Manchester United.
October 27 - Scores on his competitive debut, a 2-1 League Cup win over Manchester City.
2005: June 4 - Makes Holland debut in a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win against Romania.
2006: January 4 - Signs new five-year contract with Arsenal.
June - Plays in all four of Holland's matches at the World Cup.
2007: January 21 - Season ended by a broken foot suffered against Manchester United.
October - Begins life as Arsenal's main striker following Thierry Henry's departure. Scores seven goals in 10 matches, but then suffers a knee injury, leaving him out for two months. Suffers a series of minor injuries during the rest of the season.
2009: January 3 - Captains Arsenal for the first time.
July 8: After several months of talks and with his existing deal entering its final year, signs a new four-year contract.
November 14 - After another strong start to the season, injures his ankle on international duty, ruling him out for five months.
2010: Misses two months at the start of the season with an ankle injury.
July 11 - Plays in the World Cup final as Holland lose 1-0 to Spain.
2011: January 22 - Scores his first career hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Wigan.
August 11 - Named Arsenal captain after the departure of Cesc Fabregas.
September 2 - Scores four goals in Holland's record-breaking 11-0 win over San Marino.
September 24 - Goal against Bolton takes his Arsenal tally to 100.
December 31 - Scores in the 1-0 win over QPR to take his tally for the calendar year to 35, one short of Alan Shearer's Premier League record.
2012: April 22 - Named PFA Player of the Year.
May 13 - Arsenal finish fourth in the Premier League with Van Persie netting 30 Premier League goals.
July 4 - After scoring once in Holland's winless Euro 2012 campaign, reveals he will not be signing a new contract with the Gunners.
July 20 - Sir Alex Ferguson confirms Manchester United have made a bid for Van Persie.
August 15 - United announce they have struck a deal to sign Van Persie from Arsenal, subject to a medical and personal terms.
August 17 - United confirm they have completed the signing of Van Persie on a four-year deal.
United announced in a statement: "Robin van Persie has completed his medical, agreed personal terms and signed for Manchester United on a four-year contract until June 2016."
Manager Ferguson said: "Robin is a world-class striker with a proven record in England and in European football.
"His talents need no introduction to our fans - he has scored a number of goals against us in some classic battles with his former club.
"His movement, finishing and all-round ability are outstanding."
Van Persie said it was an "honour" to sign for United.
"I am looking forward to following in the footsteps of so many great strikers, bringing my experience and playing my part to help the team compete for the biggest trophies in the game. I can't wait to get started."
Van Persie has signed a four-year contract with United, bringing to an end one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer.
Ferguson has fought off competition from Manchester City and Juventus to land Van Persie.
However, he also needed to break an impasse with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who did not want to sell last season's Golden Boot winner to a rival club.
Even a week ago, Wenger had not given up hope of persuading the 29-year-old to stay.
However, when Van Persie was booed by Arsenal fans at a pre-season game in Germany on Sunday, it signalled the end of his Gunners career.
Ferguson told MUTV: "The boy wanted to come. He turned down various clubs. If he hadn't told Arsenal he wanted to go to Manchester United, the transfer wouldn't have happened."
Pictures from Robin van Persie's first day as a Manchester United player, as he signs his contract and takes part in training.
Ferguson admitted he thought it would be impossible to get Van Persie to sign, but had to make an attempt when the striker did not sign a new contract with the London club.
"It has given everyone a lift," said Ferguson.
"I have a complication to my life (selection). I don't know how I managed in 1999.
"They can gel together. Robin's best position is furthest up the pitch. The most important thing is to win what we want to win. These players can help us to do that."
Ferguson revealed he was still looking at a new signing for "one more position" but "only if a certain player came available".
ROBIN VAN PERSIE FACTFILE
1983: Born August 6 in Rotterdam.
2002: January - Signs three-and-a-half-year deal with Feyenoord. Drafted into the first-team squad because of injury shortages at the age of 18.
February 21 - Features as a 57th-minute substitute in UEFA Cup fourth-round, first-leg clash against Rangers. Plays from the start in the 3-2 second leg win at home which books his team's progress.
May 8 - Plays in Feyenoord's 3-2 UEFA Cup final victory over Borussia Dortmund in Rotterdam.
2002-03: Ends the season with eight goals from 28 games as Feyenoord finish runners-up in the Dutch Cup. Played twice in the Champions League.
2004: January 20 - Feyenoord reveal they have rejected a bid for Van Persie from Arsenal.
Makes 32 appearances for Feyenoord, scoring six goals.
April 28: Arsenal reveal they have signed Van Persie on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.
August 8 - Makes his debut as a substitute in the 3-1 FA Community Shield win over Manchester United.
October 27 - Scores on his competitive debut, a 2-1 League Cup win over Manchester City.
2005: June 4 - Makes Holland debut in a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win against Romania.
2006: January 4 - Signs new five-year contract with Arsenal.
June - Plays in all four of Holland's matches at the World Cup.
2007: January 21 - Season ended by a broken foot suffered against Manchester United.
October - Begins life as Arsenal's main striker following Thierry Henry's departure. Scores seven goals in 10 matches, but then suffers a knee injury, leaving him out for two months. Suffers a series of minor injuries during the rest of the season.
2009: January 3 - Captains Arsenal for the first time.
July 8: After several months of talks and with his existing deal entering its final year, signs a new four-year contract.
November 14 - After another strong start to the season, injures his ankle on international duty, ruling him out for five months.
2010: Misses two months at the start of the season with an ankle injury.
July 11 - Plays in the World Cup final as Holland lose 1-0 to Spain.
2011: January 22 - Scores his first career hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Wigan.
August 11 - Named Arsenal captain after the departure of Cesc Fabregas.
September 2 - Scores four goals in Holland's record-breaking 11-0 win over San Marino.
September 24 - Goal against Bolton takes his Arsenal tally to 100.
December 31 - Scores in the 1-0 win over QPR to take his tally for the calendar year to 35, one short of Alan Shearer's Premier League record.
2012: April 22 - Named PFA Player of the Year.
May 13 - Arsenal finish fourth in the Premier League with Van Persie netting 30 Premier League goals.
July 4 - After scoring once in Holland's winless Euro 2012 campaign, reveals he will not be signing a new contract with the Gunners.
July 20 - Sir Alex Ferguson confirms Manchester United have made a bid for Van Persie.
August 15 - United announce they have struck a deal to sign Van Persie from Arsenal, subject to a medical and personal terms.
August 17 - United confirm they have completed the signing of Van Persie on a four-year deal.
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