The UAE family visa allows expatriates to sponsor their immediate family members, enabling them to live, work, or study in the UAE. This visa ensures families can stay together while enjoying the benefits of UAE residency.
UAE Family Visa Requirements
To sponsor your family, you must meet specific eligibility criteria:
Minimum Salary: AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 with accommodation.
Required Documents:
Passport copies of sponsor and family members.
Sponsor’s Emirates ID and residence visa.
Attested marriage and birth certificates (where applicable).
Tenancy contract registered through Ejari.
Recent salary certificate or labor contract.
UAE Family Visa Rules
Key rules for sponsoring family members:
Spouse and Children: Both male and female residents can sponsor their spouse and children.
Parents: Sponsoring parents requires proof of sole responsibility and a minimum salary of AED 20,000 or AED 19,000 with accommodation.
Medical Fitness: All family members above 18 must pass medical fitness tests.
How to Apply for a UAE Family Visa?
Follow these steps for a smooth application:
Document Preparation: Gather all required documents and ensure they are attested.
Application Submission: Apply through GDRFA or ICP (depending on your emirate).
Medical Fitness Test: Book and complete medical fitness tests for eligible family members.
Emirates ID Application: Submit Emirates ID forms for all family members.
Visa Stamping: Once approved, submit passports for visa stamping.
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UAE Family Visa Costs
The cost of obtaining a family visa varies based on visa duration and emirate:
1-Year Visa: Approx. AED 3,000–4,000.
2-Year Visa: Approx. AED 4,000–5,000.
3-Year Visa: Approx. AED 5,000–6,000.
Additional charges include:
Medical fitness tests.
Emirates ID fees.
Typing and application service charges.
How to Hold a Family Visa in Dubai?
In cases of job loss or emergency travel, residents can hold or freeze family visas by:
Informing the GDRFA and submitting a request.
Paying applicable fees to keep the visa active.
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These include minimum salary, valid documents, and accommodation proof.
Costs typically range from AED 4,000 to AED 7,000 depending on the visa duration.
