Family Residence Visa

The Family visa, an expatriate resident can sponsor their immediate family members (spouse, children, parents) provided they meet minimum salary requirements of AED 4,000 (Including Accommodation). But, for 5 individuals, your monthly income should be Dh10,000 or more and for 6 individuals, your monthly income should be Dh15,000 or more. If the number of individuals exceeds 6, the chairman of the authority will determine the applicant's suitability.
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A sponsor holder’s of 2-year visa can sponsor unmarried daughters without age restrictions and unmarried sons up to 25 years of age (except for sons with special needs).

A sponsor parents for a one-year stay if your minimum salary in the UAE is AED 20,000 with a 2 BHK flat. You need to prove kinship and your ability to take care of them.

Below mentioned documents are required:

Passport and Passport Cover Copies (colour) of Wife, children and parents of sponsored person, along with more than a six months validity period.

One photograph (white background) of each sponsored person.

Sponsor’s passport and visa scan copies.

Sponsor’s Emirates ID original or copy.

Original marriage certificate attested by the UAE Embassy in Home Country and Foreign Affairs in the UAE.  For attestation and translation requirements, Call : +971 55 188 7121.

Original birth certificate (for child) or scanned copies attested from UAE Embassy in Home Country and Foreign Affairs in UAE. For attestation and translation requirements, Call : +971 55 188 7121.

Labour contract if sponsor works under private company can be printed from MOHRE website.

Original salary certificate if sponsor works under ( Free Zone / Semi Government / Government Staff).

Other important information:

The processing time depends on the documents submitted, but can be as quick as 3-4 working days if all requirements are met.

Confirmation letter in Arabic for daughter older than 18, stating that she is still not married parent (sponsor) has to be signed on the letter.

If the sponsor is the mother, an NOC from the father is required for boys under 18 and girls under 21. 

For dependents over 18, a medical fitness certificate is mandatory.

For dependents over 15, Biometric captured is mandatory.

For a new born baby a mother residence photo is required.

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Family Residence Visa