Dependent Visa
Sponsor your family members to live with you in the UAE
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Bring your loved ones to the UAE and create a home away from home with our comprehensive dependent visa services.
About Dependent Visa
A Dependent Visa allows UAE residents to sponsor their immediate family members to live with them in the country. This visa type enables families to stay together while the primary sponsor works or conducts business in the UAE.
As a sponsor, you can bring your spouse, children, and in certain cases, parents to live in the UAE under your sponsorship. The dependent visa is typically valid for the same duration as the sponsor's residence visa and is renewable as long as the sponsor maintains legal residency status.
Typical Processing Time
10-15 Working Days
Who Can Sponsor Dependents in the UAE
Male Residents
Male UAE residents can sponsor their wife (or wives) and children, provided they meet the minimum salary requirement of AED 4,000 per month with accommodation or AED 10,000 without accommodation.
Female Residents
Female UAE residents can sponsor their husband and children if they are employed in certain professional categories (like doctors, engineers, teachers) and earn a minimum monthly salary of AED 10,000 or AED 8,000 plus accommodation.
Parent Sponsorship
UAE residents can sponsor parents if they earn a minimum monthly salary of AED 20,000 and have suitable accommodation. The sponsorship of parents requires proof that you are the sole supporter and there is no one to care for them in their home country.
Spouse
Legal husband or wife of the sponsor. Marriage certificate must be attested and legally recognized.
Children
Sons under 18 years and unmarried daughters of any age. Sons over 18 may be sponsored if they are studying in the UAE.
Parents
Father and mother of the sponsor, subject to specific conditions and financial requirements.
Documents Required
Sponsor Documents
Valid residence visa, Emirates ID, passport copies, labor contract, salary certificate
Dependent Documents
Passport copies with at least 6 months validity, photos as per UAE visa requirements
Relationship Proof
Attested marriage certificate for spouse, birth certificates for children, legal documents for parents
Tenancy Contract
Attested tenancy contract showing suitable accommodation for family
Health Insurance
Valid health insurance coverage for all dependents as per UAE requirements
Application Process
Entry Permit Application
Submit application for entry permit along with required documents for dependent(s)
Status Change
Once the dependent enters UAE, process status change (if dependent is already in the UAE)
Medical Fitness
Complete medical fitness tests for dependents aged 18 and above
Emirates ID Registration
Register for Emirates ID cards for all dependents
Residence Visa Stamping
Finalize the process with visa stamping on dependent's passport
Important Notes
- All foreign documents must be legally attested by both the country of origin and UAE authorities
- Dependent visas must be renewed before expiry to avoid penalties
- Health insurance is mandatory for all dependents in the UAE
- If a dependent wishes to work, they must obtain a work permit or change visa status
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