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UAE Family Sponsorship

UAE Family Visa — Sponsor Your Wife, Children & Parents

Bring your family to the UAE the right way. We handle the full family visa process — entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and stamping — for your spouse, children and parents, with a clear checklist and WhatsApp updates at every step.

Who you can sponsor
Who you can sponsor

One family, three sponsorship routes

Each family member has slightly different documents and conditions. Pick the one you need — we handle all of them together if you are sponsoring the whole family.

Wife or husband

Sponsor your spouse with an attested marriage certificate and the standard residency steps.

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Children

Sponsor sons and daughters with attested birth certificates; young children skip the medical test.

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Parents

Sponsor parents together, with the additional conditions and deposit the authority may require.

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Eligibility

What the sponsor needs

  • A valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID
  • A minimum salary as required by the authority for family sponsorship
  • A registered, attested tenancy contract (suitable accommodation)
  • Attested proof of relationship — marriage certificate for a spouse, birth certificates for children
  • Valid health insurance for each family member
Documents

Documents usually required

  • Sponsor's passport, residence visa and Emirates ID
  • Family member's passport copy and photo
  • Attested marriage or birth certificate
  • Registered tenancy contract and a salary certificate or work contract
  • Health insurance for each applicant
The process

How a UAE family visa is done

The same core residency steps apply to each family member. We prepare and submit each stage in the correct order.

Entry permit

We type and submit the family entry permit application through ICP or GDRFA Dubai.

Medical & status

Adults complete the medical fitness test; young children are exempt.

Emirates ID

Each family member applies for an Emirates ID and gives biometrics.

Visa stamping

The residence visa is issued once the file and insurance are complete.

Deeper detail: UAE Family Visa Guide · Medical & Emirates ID process · Health insurance for the visa

Questions

UAE family visa FAQs

Who can I sponsor on a UAE family visa?
A resident can usually sponsor a spouse and children, and in many cases parents, subject to meeting the sponsor's salary and accommodation conditions set by the authority. Sons are typically sponsored up to a certain age, while daughters and a spouse can be sponsored as long as the relationship is valid.
What are the requirements to sponsor family in the UAE?
The sponsor needs a valid UAE residence visa, a minimum salary as required by the authority, suitable attested accommodation (a registered tenancy contract), and attested proof of relationship — a marriage certificate for a spouse and birth certificates for children.
What documents are needed for a UAE family visa?
Typically the sponsor's passport, visa and Emirates ID, the family member's passport and photo, an attested marriage or birth certificate, a registered tenancy contract, a salary certificate or work contract, and valid health insurance for each applicant.
Do family members need a medical test and Emirates ID?
Adults (usually 18 and over) complete a medical fitness test; young children are generally exempt. Every family member applies for an Emirates ID as part of the visa process.
Is health insurance required for a family visa?
Yes. Valid UAE health insurance is required for each sponsored family member and must stay active for the residence visa to be issued and renewed.
How long does a UAE family visa take?
Once the entry permit is approved, the medical test, Emirates ID and visa stamping usually follow within a few working days each, provided every document is complete. Timelines are set by the authority and are not guaranteed.

Ready to bring your family to the UAE?

Tell us who you want to sponsor and where your visa is issued. We will confirm your eligibility, send a clear document checklist, and handle the typing end to end.

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