Long-Term Family Visa: Valid for two or three years, depending on the sponsor’s visa validity. Suitable for those planning extended stays, offering stability and longer-term residency options.
The sponsor must hold a valid UAE residence visa and meet specific salary requirements or have an investor visa. The minimum salary to sponsor a family in Dubai is AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 plus accommodation.
Female sponsors generally need to earn at least AED 10,000 per month or AED 8,000 plus accommodation, although in certain professions like engineering, teaching, or medical-related fields, different salary requirements may apply.
A resident can sponsor their parents under specific conditions such as providing a medical insurance policy and proving that they are the sole support for their parents.
Expatriates can sponsor stepchildren, subject to conditions like obtaining a no-objection certificate from the biological parent and paying a deposit for each child.
The sponsorship of sons is typically until the age of 18 but can extend up to 21 if they are students. Daughters can be sponsored regardless of age, provided they are unmarried.
Profession No Longer a Restriction: The previous rules limiting sponsorship based on occupation have been lifted, allowing all residents meeting salary benchmarks to sponsor family members.
Special Case: A mother can sponsor her children if approved by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security
An expatriate employee can sponsor their parents for a one-year stay, provided they meet the minimum salary requirement and obtain medical insurance. The minimum salary to sponsor parents in the UAE is AED 20,000 with a 2 BHK flat.
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To apply for an Abu Dhabi family visa from outside the UAE, the following documents are required:
To apply for an Abu Dhabi family visa from inside the UAE, the following documents are required:
UAE Spouse Visa Processing Time
The processing time for a spouse visa generally takes 3-4 working days for initial approval, with the complete process taking up to 3.5 weeks.
As of the latest rules from 2021, any employer or employee holding a valid residence visa can sponsor their family in the UAE, provided they meet the minimum salary requirement of AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 plus accommodation. Since March 2019, the applicant’s profession does not impact their eligibility for a family visa in Dubai.
