Children Visa UAE – Sponsorship Guide & Typing
Government authorityICP / GDRFA Dubai
Estimated timelineOften 1–3 weeks once documents are complete (not guaranteed)
Adding your children to your sponsorship keeps your family legally settled in the UAE — and for newborns, there is a deadline to do it. Our children visa service prepares the full file, from birth certificate attestation guidance to Emirates ID and stamping, for newborns and for children arriving from abroad.
Official source: Always confirm the latest requirements on the official website: ICP icp.gov.ae · GDRFA Dubai gdrfad.gov.ae.
Who needs this service
- Parents sponsoring children arriving from their home country
- Parents of newborns inside the UAE
- Families adding a child to an existing sponsorship file
- Sponsors renewing children's visas
Documents usually required
- Attested birth certificate (with Arabic translation if needed)
- Sponsor passport, visa and Emirates ID copies
- Child's passport copy and photo
- Salary certificate or labour contract
- Tenancy contract
- Health insurance for the child
Step-by-step process
- Case review and checklist
- Birth certificate attestation (if not completed)
- Entry permit typing (or residence application for newborns in the UAE)
- Status change if the child is inside the country
- Medical fitness test (for children above the age threshold)
- Emirates ID application
- Visa stamping
Government authority involved
ICP for most emirates, GDRFA Dubai for Dubai files, MOFA for attestation.
Estimated timeline
Commonly one to three weeks once documents are complete. For newborns, start early — fines apply if the residence process is not completed within the allowed period after birth.
Common mistakes
- Missing the newborn registration window
- Birth certificate attested in the wrong order
- Name spelling differences between passport and certificate
- Forgetting health insurance, which blocks visa issuance
Related guides
- Documents Required for Child Visa in UAE
- Birth Certificate Attestation for UAE
- UAE Family Visa Guide for Wife and Children
Pricing note: Service fees are confirmed after reviewing your case. Government fees are separate and paid to the authority.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are needed to sponsor a child in UAE?
Mainly the attested birth certificate, the sponsor's passport, visa and Emirates ID, salary proof, tenancy contract, the child's passport and photo, and health insurance.
Does the birth certificate need attestation?
Yes, if issued outside the UAE — in the issuing country, at the UAE embassy there, and by MOFA in the UAE, plus Arabic legal translation if required.
Can a mother sponsor her children?
In certain cases yes, subject to conditions and approvals set by the authority. Mothers' sponsorship cases are reviewed individually, so contact us with your situation.
Until what age can I sponsor my son?
Sons can generally be sponsored up to a defined age limit, with extensions possible for students under current rules. Daughters can typically be sponsored until marriage. Confirm current rules for your case.
Is a newborn in the UAE treated differently?
Yes. Newborns inside the UAE must get a residence visa within a set period after birth to avoid fines, and the process starts with the UAE birth certificate.
Disclaimer: Bab Al Zahiah Typing Center is an independent professional service provider. We are not a government authority. Information on this website is provided for general guidance only and should be verified with the relevant UAE government authority before making decisions. Approval, rejection, timelines, fees, and requirements are controlled by the relevant authority.