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Bring Your Family to the UAE

Dubai is one of the world’s top destinations for expatriates, and the Family Visa (Dependent Visa) ensures that residents can live with their loved ones. Any UAE resident holding a valid employment or investor visa can sponsor their immediate family members, provided certain income and accommodation criteria are met.

How Consultycs Helps

  • Ensure documents are correctly attested and compliant.
  • Handle entry permits, status changes, and medical testing.
  • Align dependent visa renewals with sponsor’s residency to avoid lapses
  • Provide ongoing support for amendments (new dependents, renewals, cancellations)

Required Documents

  • Sponsor’s passport, visa, and Emirates ID
  • Dependents’ passports and photos
  • Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate – attested)
  • Tenancy contract (Ejari) or accommodation proof
  • Salary certificate / labour contract or investor licence
  • Medical fitness certificate (for dependents 18+)

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Step-by-Step Process

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Eligibility check

Verify salary, accommodation, and relationship documents.

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Entry permit issuance

For dependents abroad, an eVisa is issued.

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Status change

Convert to residence visa inside the UAE.

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Medical fitness test

Required for adults (18+).

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Emirates ID application

Biometric data captured with ICP.

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Visa stamping

Final residence visa issued (2–3 years, depending on sponsor’s visa type).

Who can sponsor a Family Visa?

    1.   Husbands sponsoring wives & children
    2.  Wives sponsoring husbands (allowed if meeting salary and profession requirements)
    3.  Parents sponsoring children
    4.  Children sponsoring parents (with higher salary thresholds)

According to UAE residency rules:

  1.  The minimum salary requirement is AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 + accommodation.
  2.  Medical fitness tests are mandatory for dependents aged 18+.
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Validity & Renewals

  • Aligned with sponsor’s visa Dependent visas are linked to the sponsor’s visa validity (usually 2-3 years).
  • Renewals Must be renewed before expiry; dependents must undergo medical testing again if 18+.
  • Grace period After cancellation/expiry, dependents generally have 30 days to renew or exit, though exact grace is shown in their ICP record.

Benefits of a Family Visa in Dubai

  • Legal residency for spouse, children, and dependents.
  • Access to essential services including healthcare, education, banking, and utilities.
  • Stability and long-term settlement opportunities in Dubai.
  • Educational pathway for children’s schooling and higher education in the UAE.

Frequently Asked Any Questions

  • What is the minimum salary to sponsor a family in Dubai?
    AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 + accommodation.
  • Can a woman sponsor her family?
    Yes, women can sponsor husbands and children if they meet the required salary and profession criteria.
  • How long is a family visa valid?
    Typically 2–3 years, depending on the sponsor’s visa.
  • Can parents be sponsored?
    Yes, but this requires higher income levels and additional conditions.
  • Do dependents need a medical test?
    Yes, dependents aged 18+ must pass a medical fitness exam.