Family and Dependent Visa Services in Dubai & UAE

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Example · Spouse (new visa)

Entry Permit

340

Emirates ID

355

Medical Fitness Test

285

Visa Stamping

410
Government Fees

AED 1,390

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Who can you sponsor?

A UAE Family Visa allows eligible residents to sponsor their spouse, children, or parents to live in the UAE. Eligibility and minimum salary requirements vary depending on the family member being sponsored.

Spouse

AED 4,000/mo +

Salary AED 4,000/month (or AED 3,000 + employer accommodation). Needs an attested marriage certificate.

Children

AED 4,000/mo +

Sons up to 25, unmarried daughters (no age limit). Same salary threshold. Attested birth certificate required.

Parents

AED 10,000/mo +

Both sponsored together. Salary AED 10,000/month, 2-bedroom tenancy minimum, plus proof of dependency.

Maid

AED 25,000/mo household

Household income AED 25,000/month. Separate visa type. 
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Which Visa Do You Need?

Select an option below to see the complete process, required documents, fees, and timelines.

New Family Visa

8 steps · 5-10 Days

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Renew Family Visa

5 steps · 3-5 Days

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The full process, step by step.

Everything you need to complete your UAE family visa application yourself—from the required documents to every stage of the process. The guide for new applications comes first, followed by the renewal process below.

New Family Visa

8 steps 5–10 days
Documents you need
Sponsor — you
1
Passport copy
2
Emirates ID copy

Front and back, clear digital scan

3
Labour contract

Confirms your salary meets the threshold

Dependent — family member
4
Passport copy

Minimum 6 months validity

5
Recent photo

Passport-size digital photo, white background

6
Attested marriage certificate

For a spouse — attested by issuing country & UAE MOFA.

7
Attested birth certificate

For each child — attested & translated if needed

Start attestation early. Foreign marriage and birth certificates must be attested by your home country and UAE MOFA. This usually takes longer than the visa itself. See attestation →

1
Documentation

Gather the sponsor and dependent documents above. Foreign certificates must be attested before anything else can start.

2
Family file opening

A one-time family file is opened in the immigration system under your sponsorship. Required before any dependent can be added.

3
Entry permit

Application filed with GDRFA Dubai or ICP. Once approved, immigration issues an e-visa (electronic entry permit).

60-day deadline: the dependent must enter the UAE within 60 days of e-visa issuance, or the permit expires.

4
Arrival or change of status

Two paths, depending on where the dependent is when the e-visa is issued:

Outside the UAE

Dependent enters the UAE using the new e-visa.

Already inside

Exit and re-enter, or apply for a change of status to switch without leaving.

60 days to finish stamping from this point — steps 5, 6 and 7 must complete inside this window.

5
Medical – 18+ only

Fitness test at an approved medical centre. Children under 18 are exempt.

5.1

Medical application

5.2

Screening at an approved centre

5.3

Medical Fitness Certificate issued

6
Emirates ID

Emirates ID application plus biometrics where required.

6.1

Emirates ID application

6.2

Biometrics — one-time per person, skipped if given before 15+ only

7
Visa stamping

Final immigration step — the residence visa is stamped electronically & E-visa is received by email.

8
Emirates ID delivery

The card is printed and delivered to your home by Emirates Post, usually within a few working days. Once you have it, the process is complete.

 Estimated time: roughly 5–10 working days once documents (including attestation) are ready. Attestation itself can take much longer — start it as early as possible.

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Already have a visa? Renew it below

New Family Visa

5 steps 3–5 days

Renew within 30 days before expiry. After a visa expires there is a grace period, but staying beyond it triggers daily overstay fines. Renewing early avoids both fines and travel issues.

Documents you need
Sponsor — you
1
Sponsor Emirates ID

Front and back, clear digital copy

Dependent — family member
2
Dependent Emirates ID

Or current residence visa copy

3
Dependent passport copy

Minimum 6 months validity

4
Recent photo

Passport-size, white background

5
Attested relationship certificate

Marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (children)

Renewal records (current expiry, dependent details) are already in the immigration system, so the list is shorter than a new visa.

1
Documentation

Collect the documents above. No new entry permit is needed since the dependent already has a residence file.

2
Medical – 18+ only

A fresh medical fitness test is required at renewal, booked at the nearest approved centre.

2.1

Medical application

2.2

Screening at an approved centre

2.3

New fitness report issued

3
Emirates ID

Filed in parallel with the residence renewal to save time.

3.1

Emirates ID renewal application

3.2

Biometrics — only if not already on file 15+ only

4
Visa stamping

Insurance arranged where required. Immigration reviews the file, and the new residence visa is stamped digitally.

5
Emirates ID delivery

The renewed card is printed and delivered to your home by Emirates Post. The renewal is complete once you have it.

Estimated time: 3–5 working days. Renew within 30 days before expiry to avoid overstay fines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Real questions from real families. Tap to expand each answer.

No. Your family visa application can be completed entirely online. Documents can be shared digitally, and if any original document is required, our rider will collect and return it from your home or office.

Yes. Most family visa applications are completed remotely through WhatsApp, email, phone or video consultation. There is no need to visit our office unless you prefer to.

In most cases, yes. If an original document is required at any stage, we will inform you in advance and arrange collection through our secure rider service.

Yes. Applications can be initiated while you are outside the UAE. However, depending on the visa type, the dependent may need to enter the UAE to complete the residence visa process.

Generally, the minimum salary is AED 4,000 per month, or AED 3,000 plus employer-provided accommodation. Eligibility depends on the sponsor’s employment details and immigration requirements.

Yes. Female residents can sponsor their husband and children if they meet the applicable immigration requirements. In Dubai, additional salary requirements may apply when sponsoring a husband, and approval remains subject to GDRFA’s assessment.

Yes. Parent sponsorship has additional requirements, including a higher salary, suitable accommodation, mandatory health insurance and an immigration security deposit. In most cases, both parents must be sponsored together unless an official exemption applies.

Generally, sons can remain under their parent’s sponsorship until the age of 25. Applications beyond this age may still be considered in exceptional circumstances, subject to immigration approval.

No. Unmarried daughters may remain under their parent’s sponsorship regardless of age. Sponsorship eligibility changes once the daughter is married.

Yes. Immigration authorities may approve applications where the child can be proven to be fully dependent on the sponsor. Each case is reviewed individually.

Yes. Children studying overseas can still be sponsored. They must normally enter the UAE to complete the residence visa process before returning to continue their studies.

Normally, yes. However, students enrolled abroad may qualify for an exemption allowing them to remain outside the UAE for up to one year, subject to immigration approval.

The validity usually follows the sponsor’s residence visa and may be 1, 2, 5 or 10 years, depending on the sponsor’s visa category. Parent visas are generally issued for one year and renewed annually.

Most applications are completed within 5 to 10 working days, depending on the Emirate, document readiness and government processing times.

The total cost depends on the Emirate, visa category, medical examination, Emirates ID, insurance and government fees. We always provide a detailed quotation before starting your application.

Usually, documents issued in English or Arabic do not require translation. Certificates issued in other languages generally require certified legal Arabic translation before submission.

Medical fitness testing is required for applicants aged 18 years and above.

Biometric enrolment is generally required from the age of 15 years, provided the applicant has not previously completed biometrics.

Yes. Whenever possible, appointments can be arranged at the nearest available government-approved centre, depending on your location and appointment availability.

In many situations, yes. Your dependents’ residence visas can often remain active during your employment transition, provided your own residency status remains compliant.

Health insurance requirements vary between Emirates. Some Emirates require insurance before visa issuance or renewal, while others have different procedures. We will advise you based on your application.

Where applicable, the refundable immigration deposit is normally returned after the dependent’s residence visa has been cancelled and all immigration requirements have been completed.

Dependents usually receive a grace period following visa expiry or cancellation, allowing time to obtain a new residence visa or leave the UAE without immediate overstay penalties.

Residence visa approval is always subject to the relevant immigration authority. If an application is refused, we review the reason for rejection, advise on the available options and assist with correcting any issues before reapplying where possible.

Once the applicable grace period has ended, overstay fines are generally charged at AED 50 per day, in accordance with current UAE immigration regulations.

Yes. Golden Visa holders enjoy additional sponsorship benefits, including no minimum salary requirement for sponsoring eligible family members, longer residence validity and more flexible sponsorship conditions compared with standard residence visa holders.

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Official UAE Government Authorities

Key UAE government authorities and official platforms involved in visa, residency, attestation, and digital services.

GDRFA Dubai

General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai

ICP

Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security

MOFA UAE

Ministry of Foreign Affairs United Arab Emirates

UAE Pass

UAE PASS – National Digital Identity and Digital Signature

u.ae Portal

The United Arab Emirates’ Government Platform

Ministry of Justice (MOJ)

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Justice