Bringing your family to the UAE is one of the most important steps in building your life here. Al Qalam Typing has helped hundreds of UAE residents successfully apply for family residence visas — for spouses, children, and parents — with minimal hassle and maximum speed.
Government fees for a family residence visa in the UAE typically range from AED 2,000 to AED 5,000 per person, including entry permit, status change/stamping, Emirates ID, and medical fitness test. Contact us for an accurate quote based on your specific case and emirate.
The typical timeline from entry permit to visa stamping is 2–3 weeks, depending on medical results and ICA processing times. We keep you updated at every stage.
To sponsor a spouse and children, you need a minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000 (or AED 3,000 + free accommodation). For parents, the requirement is typically AED salary threshold that varies by emirate and authority.
A spouse visa in the UAE costs approximately AED 2,000 to AED 3,500 in total government fees, including entry permit, visa stamping, Emirates ID, and medical fitness test. Exact costs vary by emirate and individual circumstances.
Yes, you can sponsor your parents if you earn at least AED salary threshold that varies by emirate and authority. Parents typically receive a 1-year renewable residence visa, subject to the issuing authority’s conditions. The process requires attested documents and proof of financial capacity.
Yes. Marriage certificates issued outside the UAE must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country and then by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). Al Qalam can assist with the attestation process.
Yes — your family member can enter on a visit visa or tourist visa, and then change status inside the UAE once the entry permit is issued. This avoids the need to travel back and forth.
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