Bring your loved ones closer with a secure UAE residency.
Sponsor your spouse, children, or parents for legal residency in the UAE. The process is streamlined to ensure your family can live, study, and thrive alongside you.
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Family Sponsorship Visa
Eligibility
Determine eligible family members to sponsor.
Gather required documents for sponsor and dependents.
Submit the sponsorship application to the relevant UAE authority.
Complete medical tests for sponsored family members.
Complete biometric registration (Emirates ID).
Receive Family Sponsorship Visa approval.
Documents Required
Passport copies of sponsor and dependents
Passport-sized photographs
UAE residency visa copy of sponsor
Salary certificate or proof of financial eligibility
Proof of accommodation (tenancy contract or property ownership)
Birth certificates for children, marriage certificate for spouse
Medical fitness certificates for dependents
Health insurance for sponsored family members
Process
Determine the appropriate visa type (short-term or long-term)
Choose a UAE sponsor (hotel, company, or family)
Submit the application with required documents
Pay applicable visa fees and wait for processing
Receive visa approval and enter the UAE
Extend visa if needed and comply with all visa conditions
Benefits
Who can be sponsored under the Family Sponsorship Visa?
Spouses, children, and in some cases, parents can be sponsored, subject to UAE regulations and eligibility criteria.
Are there salary requirements for sponsoring family members?
Yes, sponsors must meet the minimum income threshold, which varies depending on the visa type and number of dependents.
How long is the Family Sponsorship Visa valid?
Typically issued for 1 to 3 years, depending on the sponsor’s visa type, and is renewable as long as eligibility criteria are maintained.