How to Sponsor a Residence Visa for Your Family in Dubai 2025

Securing a residence visa for your family in Dubai is straightforward if you fulfill specific requirements and follow the appropriate steps. Whether you intend to bring your spouse, children, or parents to Dubai, this guide will help you comprehend the necessary criteria, procedures, and costs associated.

Who Can Sponsor a Family in Dubai?

UAE residents with valid residency visas can sponsor them:

1. Spouse

2. Children

3. Parents

4. Domestic Helpers (under specific rules).

   
   

Eligibility Criteria for Sponsorship

1. Minimum Salary Requirement

• Spouse and Children: AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 with accommodation.

• Parents: AED 20,000 or AED 19,000 with a two-bedroom apartment.

  
  

2. Valid Residency Visa

The sponsor must have a valid UAE residence visa.

3. Suitable Accommodation

Sponsors must provide a tenancy contract (Ejari) as proof of adequate living arrangements.

4. Medical Insurance

Health insurance is mandatory for all dependents in the UAE.

Documents Required for Sponsoring a Family Visa

For Spouse and Children

1. Passport copies of sponsor and dependents.

2. Recent passport-size photographs of dependents (white background).

3. Marriage certificate (attested and translated into Arabic).

4. Birth certificates of children (attested and translated into Arabic).

5. Tenancy contract (Ejari).

6. Salary certificate or labor contract (for private sector employees).

7. Latest utility bill (optional but recommended).

   
   

For Parents

1. Proof of relationship (attested birth certificate of the sponsor).

2. A letter stating that the sponsor is the sole caregiver.

3. Medical insurance for parents.

4. Proof of accommodation (Ejari for a two-bedroom apartment).

   
   

Steps to Sponsor a Residence Visa for Your Family in Dubai

Step 1: Gather the Required Documents

Collect all necessary documents, ensuring they are attested and translated if required.

Step 2: Apply for an Entry Permit

• Visit the GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs) website or an authorized typing center.

• Submit the required documents and pay the entry permit fees.

• Once approved, the entry permit will be issued so your family can enter the UAE.

Step 3: Medical Fitness Test

• Dependents over 18 must undergo a medical fitness test at a government-approved medical center.

Step 4: Apply for Emirates ID

• Submit the Emirates ID application for each family member.

Step 5: Residence Visa Stamping

• Submit all required documents, including the medical fitness test report, to the GDRFA to have the residence visa stamped on the dependent's passport.

  
  

Cost of Sponsoring a Family Visa in Dubai (2025)

1. Entry Permit Fees

   • Approx. AED 1,150–AED 1,500 per person.

2. Medical Fitness Test

   • AED 300–AED 600, depending on urgency.

3. Visa Stamping

   • AED 500–AED 700 per person.

4. Emirates ID Fees

   • AED 370 for 3 years (per person).

5. Health Insurance

   • AED 700–AED 1,500 per person annually (basic plans).

Can Women Sponsor Their Families in Dubai?

Yes, women can sponsor their families under the following conditions:

1. Minimum salary of AED 10,000 or AED 8,000 with accommodation.

2. Proof of a stable job and valid residency.

   
   

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Our Services Include:

• Attestation of marriage and birth certificates.

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