Family Visa Service in Dubai, UAE

Q: Who can sponsor a family member in Dubai?

Eligible UAE residents can sponsor qualifying family members subject to the applicable financial, housing, relationship and residence requirements.

Q: Can a wife sponsor her husband in Dubai?

Yes. Current GDRFA guidance allows both male and female eligible foreign residents to sponsor qualifying family members, including a spouse.

Q: What is the minimum salary for family sponsorship?

ICP's current general residence requirements state minimum monthly financial solvency of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 with employer-provided accommodation. Individual cases and family categories can have additional requirements.

Q: What documents are required for a spouse visa?

Common documents include the sponsor and spouse passports, relevant residence documentation, photographs and an appropriately attested marriage certificate. Additional documents can apply depending on the sponsor's circumstances.

Q: Do family members need a medical fitness test?

Sponsored family members over 18 are subject to the applicable medical fitness requirement for residence processing.

Q: How long is a Family Visa valid?

Family residence generally follows the residence duration of the sponsor and cannot extend beyond the sponsor's applicable residence period.

Q: Can I sponsor my parents under the same Family Visa process?

Parent sponsorship has distinct requirements and should be assessed separately.

Wise Cat Business Services helps eligible UAE residents understand the applicable family sponsorship requirements, prepare the required documents and coordinate the residence process for qualifying family members.

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Overview

What Is a Family Visa in Dubai?

A Family Visa allows an eligible UAE resident to sponsor qualifying family members for residence in the UAE.

Depending on the applicable requirements, this can include a spouse and eligible children. The sponsor must hold valid UAE residence and satisfy the sponsorship requirements relevant to the family member being sponsored.

The application can involve relationship documents, sponsor information, entry or status procedures, medical fitness for applicable applicants and residence processing.

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At a Glance

Family Visa Dubai: Key Facts

Key facts and essentials for sponsoring family members in the UAE.

Suitable for Eligible UAE residents sponsoring qualifying family members

Eligible UAE residents sponsoring qualifying family members

Common applicants Spouse and eligible children

Spouse and eligible children

Sponsor Eligible UAE resident

Eligible UAE resident

Dubai authority GDRFA Dubai

GDRFA Dubai

Relationship evidence Required

Required

Medical fitness Required for sponsored applicants over 18 where applicable

Required for sponsored applicants over 18 where applicable

Residence validity Linked to the sponsor's applicable residence

Linked to the sponsor's applicable residence

Renewal Subject to continued sponsorship and eligibility

Subject to continued sponsorship and eligibility

GDRFA currently states that family residence is granted for the same residence duration as the sponsor/head of family, while medical fitness applies to sponsored family members over 18.

Our Services

Family Visa Services in Dubai

Wise Cat can assist when you want to:

Sponsor Your Spouse

Bring your eligible husband or wife to reside with you in the UAE.

Sponsor Your Children

Arrange residence for eligible sons or unmarried daughters under the applicable requirements.

Bring Your Family After Relocating

You have recently obtained UAE residence and now want your family to join you.

Sponsor Family Through Your Employment Residence

You hold eligible employee residence and want to begin the family sponsorship process.

Sponsor Family as an Investor or Business Owner

You hold qualifying investor, partner or other UAE residence and want to arrange residence for your family.

Renew Existing Family Residence

Your family members already hold UAE residence and require renewal subject to continued eligibility.

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Requirements

Family Visa Requirements & Documents

The exact requirements depend on who you are sponsoring and your own UAE residence status.

Common requirements can include:

Valid sponsor residence

Passport copies

Recent personal photographs

Attested marriage certificate when sponsoring a spouse

Attested birth certificates when sponsoring children

Proof of the sponsor's employment, business or financial position

Suitable accommodation documentation

Medical fitness for applicable family members

Health insurance and Emirates ID requirements where applicable

Additional documentation depending on the sponsorship case

ICP's current general family-residence requirements also specify financial solvency, suitable housing and proof of kinship. It currently states a general threshold of AED 4,000 monthly income, or AED 3,000 plus employer-provided accommodation, although individual sponsorship situations can involve additional requirements.

Wise Cat reviews the sponsor and family member together so the application is prepared around the actual relationship and residence situation.

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Our Process

How the Family Visa Process Works

A simple, structured process with end-to-end support.

Review Sponsor & Family Member

We review your UAE residence, sponsorship position and the family member you want to sponsor.

Check Relationship & Supporting Documents

Marriage, birth and other relevant documents are reviewed against the applicable requirements.

Entry or Status Procedure

The appropriate process is followed depending on whether the family member is currently inside or outside the UAE.

Medical & Emirates ID Requirements

Applicable family members complete the required residency formalities.

Residence Processing

The family residence application proceeds once the relevant requirements are in place.

Completion & Ongoing Support

We help ensure the required stages have been addressed and can assist with related residence services where needed.

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FAQ

Family Visa Dubai FAQs

Who can sponsor a family member in Dubai?

Can a wife sponsor her husband in Dubai?

What is the minimum salary for family sponsorship?

What documents are required for a spouse visa?

Do family members need a medical fitness test?

How long is a Family Visa valid?

Can I sponsor my parents under the same Family Visa process?

Ready to Bring Your Family to the UAE?

Tell us about your residence status and who you'd like to sponsor and our team can help you identify the requirements relevant to your situation.

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