Family Visa
Bring your loved ones closer in the UAE. Our expert guidance ensures a smooth, stress-free Family Visa application.
Reunite and live together in the UAE with our Family Visa services—streamlined, secure, and reliable.
The UAE Family Visa enables eligible residents to sponsor their close family members—spouse, children, and in some cases, parents—ensuring long-term residency, stability, and access to education, healthcare, and banking services in the UAE.
Service Types:
New
Apply for a fresh Family Visa for your spouse, children, or parents. Ideal for first-time sponsorship applications.
Renew
Renew your family’s existing residency visas seamlessly before expiration to maintain uninterrupted legal status.
Cancel
Process visa cancellations for dependents due to exit, job changes, or family relocation, ensuring compliance with immigration rules.
Extension
Extend an existing family visa under special conditions such as medical treatment, education, or pending renewals.
Key Benefits of the Family Visa
- Long-Term Residency for Dependents Grant your family a 2‑ or 3‑year residency visa—renewable—aligned with your own visa term.
- Access to Education & Healthcare Family members receive full access to UAE schools, health facilities, and public services just like residents.
- Visa Renewal Alignment Family visas can be renewed simultaneously with the sponsor’s residency, reducing paperwork and ensuring consistency.
- Comfort & Stability Live together under one roof for financial and emotional support, resulting in greater well‑being and cohesion.
Available Family Visa Services
- Spouse & Children Sponsorship of a legal spouse and children under 18, or older if they’re still studying and financially dependent on the sponsor.
- Parents Sponsor your mother and father by meeting specific financial and housing criteria defined by UAE immigration authorities.
- Extended Family (Conditional) In select situations, sponsorship of siblings, stepchildren, or dependents with medical needs may be allowed with proper documentation and government approval.
Eligibility Requirements – Family Visa
- Sponsor’s Residency Status The sponsor must hold a valid UAE residency visa, with sufficient remaining validity.
- Minimum Salary Threshold Sponsors typically must earn at least AED 4,000–10,000/month depending on the emirate and type of family visa requested.
- Proof of Accommodation Submit valid tenancy agreement (Ejari) or freehold property title to demonstrate adequate housing for dependents.
- Dependent Documentation Provide attested marriage certificate for spouse, birth certificates for children, and attested parent ID/passport copies when applicable.
Documents Required for Family Visa
- Passport Copies Scanned copies of valid passports for both sponsor and dependent(s), each with a minimum of six months validity.
- Residence Visa & Emirates ID Copy of the sponsor’s current residency visa and Emirates ID.
- Tenancy Contract (Ejari) or Property Title Registered lease agreement or proof of property ownership to confirm suitable accommodation.
- Passport-Sized Photograph Recent color photos of dependents with a white background, following UAE visa requirements.
- Attested Marriage/Birth Certificates Marriage certificate (for spouse) or birth certificates (for children), attested by home country authority and UAE MOFA.
- Sponsor Salary Certificate Current salary certificate from employer (on company letterhead) or bank statement to demonstrate financial capability.
- Medical Fitness Certificate (for dependents aged 18+) Medical test from a UAE-approved center confirming the dependent is free from communicable diseases.
How to Apply for a Family Visa
- Step 1 – Eligibility and Document Check: Evaluate your residency visa validity, salary requirements, and prepare attested documents as listed.
- Step 2 – Submit Application: Apply through the relevant immigration authority (e.g., ICP, GDRFA) with the required forms and fees.
- Step 3 – Medical and Security Check: If dependents are adult, complete medical fitness tests and procure police clearance if required.
- Step 4 – Visa Stamp & Emirates ID: Once approved, visa is stamped in passport and Emirates ID registered for each dependent.
- Step 5 – Renewal Process: Renew family visas along with your own residency—usually every 2 or 3 years—by resubmitting updated documents.
Processing Time & Fees
- Application Processing Time Family visa applications typically take 3–10 business days from submission to visa stamping.
- Government & Service Fees Fees vary by emirate—expect AED 1,200‑3,500 per dependent including issuance and medical costs.
- Renewal Charges Visa renewals incur standard government charges plus medical and Emirates ID renewal fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No, under the Family Visa they are all approved together—but you can apply for different visa term lengths (e.g., 2‑ or 3‑year visas).
- Yes. The minimum salary requirement varies by emirate—typically AED 4,000–10,000. Additional allowances or bank statements may help meet the criteria.
- You must renew your accommodation proof (Ejari or title deed); failure to do so may delay visa issuance or renewal.
- Yes, parents can be sponsored if you meet the salary and accommodation requirements. Additional documents and approvals may apply.
- Processing usually takes 3–10 business days. You’ll receive the visa stamp, then can collect Emirates ID shortly after.
