Reunite with your family in Dubai with confidence. Unispark Business Setup offers expert guidance and efficient support for your Family Residence Visa application
Unispark Business Setup provides reliable and professional assistance for obtaining a Dubai Family Residence Visa, helping residents bring their loved ones to live legally in the United Arab Emirates. Whether you want to sponsor your spouse, children, or parents, our experienced team ensures a smooth and stress free visa process from start to finish. We handle the entire procedure including eligibility checks, document preparation, application submission, medical testing coordination, and visa stamping so you can reunite with your family quickly and confidently.
UAE laws permit expatriate residents to bring their families under the condition that they hold a residency visa.
Visa sponsors must receive a minimum salary of AED 4,000 or AED 3,000.
Female sponsors meet minimum requirements of AED 10,000 or AED 8,000 with accommodation.
Once the family is in the UAE, they have 60 days to initiate the application process for the dependent's residence permit.
Family visa provides security and stability to the families of residents who wish to work in the UAE.
It helps reunite families to stay connected.
Families enjoy several benefits such as free education and health insurance.
Those who hold family visas can explore employment opportunities in Dubai.
They can use tax benefits and other incentives offered by the UAE government.
Original or photocopy of sponsor’s passport/visa.
Original Emirates ID of the sponsor.
One passport-sized photo of the applicant with a white background.
Original or photocopy of the applicant’s passport.
Salary certificate (if employed in a free zone company).
Three months’ bank statement and memorandum of agreement (if an investor or partner).
Labor contract (if employed in the private sector).
Marriage certificate attested by MOFA (if sponsoring a wife).
Birth certificate attested by MOFA (if sponsoring children).
Ejari (if the sponsor is renting).
Title deed (if the sponsor owns the house).
DEWA bills (proof of utility payments).
IBAN
Opening file number.
Medical results.
EIDA application.
Family medical insurance.
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Fill out an application form.
Submit company contract, salary certificate, attested marriage certificate (if sponsoring spouse), include tenancy contract (if renting).
Undergo medical fitness tests.
Submit the completed visa application, and stamp visa at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)
Enclosed visa fee ranges from approximately AED 4,500 to AED 5,500 if there is insurance coverage from AED 5,000 to AED 6,000.
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The processing time for family visas may vary but it typically takes around 1-2 weeks from the dates of submission of all required documents.
Family members are not allowed to work in the UAE unless they obtain a work permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)
If you need to cancel a family visa, you must apply for the cancellation at the GDRFA. Ensure all dues and salaries are settled before the family member leaves the country.
Family visas in Dubai are typically valid for one year and need to be renewed annually. However, there are some exceptions. Step-children visas are usually valid for one year and must be renewed annually. If the sponsor has a two-year labor contract, a family visa can be granted for two years.
In Dubai, there are several types of family visas available for expatriates to sponsor their family members. Here are the main types of visas available, such as spouse visa, children visa, parent visa, stepchildren visa, and sibling visa.