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Securing a family visa in the UAE

Securing a family residence visa in the UAE is a significant milestone for expatriates wishing to bring their families to join them in the country. Understanding the visa requirements and process is crucial to ensure a smooth and successful application.

Eligibility and Requirements:

  1. Sponsorship Eligibility: Expatriates with a valid UAE residence visa can sponsor their family members, including spouses and children.
  2. Income Criteria: Male sponsors must meet a minimum income threshold, typically AED 3,000 to AED 4,000 per month, depending on the emirate. Mothers may also sponsor their families if the father is unavailable or ineligible.
  3. Visa Application Timeline: The application for a family residence visa must be initiated within 60 days of the dependent’s arrival in the UAE.
  4. Visa Duration: Visa duration varies based on factors such as the sponsor’s profession, employment contract, and financial capability, typically ranging from one to three years.

Application Process:

  1. Sponsorship Application: The sponsor must submit the visa application and required documents to the Amer – General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).
  2. Required Documents: Essential documents include the sponsor’s original passport and Emirates ID, along with copies of family members’ passports, marriage and birth certificates, salary certificates, tenancy contracts, and bank statements.
  3. Attestation: Certain documents, such as marriage and birth certificates, may require attestation from relevant authorities.
  4. Medical Examination: All applicants aged 18 and above must undergo a medical examination at approved health centers to assess their fitness for residency.
  5. Visa Issuance: Upon approval, the sponsored family members receive their residence visas.

Medical Examination: All applicants aged 18 and above must undergo a medical examination at approved health centers to assess their fitness for residency. The examination aims to prevent the transmission of contagious diseases and ensure public health safety.

Visa Sponsoring for Women: Expatriate women with a valid residence visa in Abu Dhabi or Dubai can sponsor their families, subject to specific income requirements and profession categories. Women sponsors must meet minimum income thresholds and obtain approval from relevant authorities.

Expert Assistance: Navigating the family residence visa process can be complex, and seeking guidance from experienced visa service providers like Bizvise can streamline the process and ensure compliance with all regulations.

Bizvise offers comprehensive visa services and expert assistance to help clients obtain their UAE family residence visas efficiently and effectively.

Expatriates holding valid partner, investor, or employee visas in the UAE are eligible to sponsor the following family members:

  • Spouse
  • Children

Your spouse

Muslim residents may also sponsor up to two wives, subject to meeting specific criteria established by the GDRFA

Your sons

Sponsoring sons is limited to those under 18 years old. However, if they are above 18, sponsorship is possible if they are enrolled as students, but only until they reach 21. Moreover, if sons over 18 are studying abroad, they must return to the UAE at least once every six months to maintain their visa validity; otherwise, their UAE visa will be canceled.

Your daughters

Daughters can be sponsored only if they are unmarried.

Your parents

You may sponsor both of your parents if you meet the following criteria:

  • Sponsorship of both parents is required.
  • A deposit is necessary as a guarantee for each parent.
  • Procurement of a medical insurance policy for your parents is mandatory.
  • A monthly salary of AED 20,000 or AED 19,000 with a two-bedroom accommodation is necessary.

Your stepchildren

You have the option to sponsor your stepchildren provided you obtain a written No Objection Certificate from their biological parent. The visa for stepchildren is initially valid for one year and can be renewed thereafter.

Furthermore, a woman has the authority to sponsor her family:

  • For a woman to sponsor her family, she must demonstrate a minimum monthly salary of AED 10,000, or AED 8,000 combined with accommodation. Additionally, she must be employed as an engineer, teacher, or in a medical profession such as doctor or nurse. However, if her husband is capable of sponsoring the children, she is not permitted to do so independently; sponsorship must be facilitated by the husband.

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