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UAE Family Visa and Residency Guide

Your comprehensive guide to sponsoring family members for residency in the United Arab Emirates. We cover eligibility, requirements, and important considerations.

General Sponsorship Requirements

• Valid Residence Permit: The sponsor must hold a valid UAE residence visa.
• Minimum Salary: A minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 with employer-provided accommodation.
• Medical Fitness: All sponsored family members (18+) must pass UAE medical tests.

Specific Sponsorship Categories

Sponsoring Spouse and Children

Spouse: A valid marriage certificate (attested and translated to Arabic if needed) is required.

Children:

• Unmarried daughters: Any age.
• Sons: Up to 25 years old. Sons with special needs: No age limit.
• Newborns in the UAE: Visa application within 120 days of birth.
• Stepchildren: Possible with deposit and no-objection certificate. Renewable yearly.

Required Documents:

• Completed application form
• Passport copies (spouse and children)
• Passport photos (spouse and children)
• Medical certificates (18+)
• Sponsor’s employment/company contract
• Sponsor’s salary certificate
• Attested marriage certificate
• Registered tenancy contract (Ejari)

Sponsoring Parents

• Sponsor both parents together (unless deceased or divorced – provide documentation).
• Demonstrate you are their sole provider.
• Valid medical insurance (minimum coverage) for each parent.
• Deposit required for each parent.

Residence Visa for UAE Citizen’s Family

• UAE citizens can sponsor foreign spouses, parents, or children for 5-year visas without employment requirements.
• Foreign widows/divorcees (mothers of UAE citizens) can get visas without employment (eldest child sponsors).

Important Notes

• Family visas are linked to the sponsor’s. Cancellation of the sponsor’s visa cancels dependents’ visas.
• 6-month grace period after visa expiry/cancellation to get a new permit or face fines.
• Dormant/inactive TB: One-year certificate with treatment/follow-up.
• Regulations change. Consult ICP or GDRFA for updates.

For Further Assistance:

• ICP: [Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship website]
• GDRFA: [General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs website]
• UAE Gov Portal: [Health conditions for a UAE residence visa]

This guide provides general information. Consult official sources or a legal professional for specifics.

Residency Services

Residency Renewal – Sponsor – Sharjah
Overstay Fines Payment
Exit Permit
Change Status (In/Out) Inside Country
Renew Golden Visa/Residency
New Golden Visa/Residency

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Residency Renewal – Employed – Child(18+) – Dubai
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Residency Renewal – Sponsor – Child – Dubai

Documents you'll need

1. 01 Original Passport (valid 6+ months)
2. 02 Valid UAE residence visa page or entry permit
3. 03 Recent passport-size photo (white background)
4. 04 Previous Emirates ID, if renewing
5. 05 Sponsor's Emirates ID copy (for dependants)

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