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Example · Spouse (new visa)
Entry permit339
Emirates ID354
Medical fitness270
Visa stamping410
Government feesAED 1,373
Which one do you need?
Tap one to open the complete step-by-step guide in focus mode.
Who can you sponsor?
A family visa lets you bring your spouse, children, or parents to live in the UAE under your sponsorship. Each category has its own minimum salary set by the government.
SpouseAED 4,000/mo +
Salary AED 4,000/month (or AED 3,000 + employer accommodation). Needs an attested marriage certificate.
ChildrenAED 4,000/mo +
Sons up to 25, unmarried daughters (no age limit). Same salary threshold. Attested birth certificate required.
ParentsAED 10,000/mo +
Both sponsored together. Salary AED 10,000/month, 2-bedroom tenancy minimum, plus proof of dependency.
MaidAED 25,000/mo household
Household income AED 25,000/month. Separate visa type. See maid visa →
The full process, step by step.
Everything you need to do it yourself — every document and stage. The brand-new application is first, the renewal process follows below.
New Family Visa
Documents you need
Sponsor — you
- 1
Passport copy
- 2
Emirates ID copy
Front and back, clear digital scan
- 3
Labour contract
Confirms your salary meets the threshold
Dependent — family member
- 4
Passport copy
Minimum 6 months validity
- 5
Recent photo
Passport-size, white background
- 6
Attested marriage certificate
For a spouse — attested by issuing country & UAE MOFA
- 7
Attested birth certificate
For each child — attested & translated if needed
Start attestation early. Foreign marriage and birth certificates must be attested by your home country and UAE MOFA. This usually takes longer than the visa itself. See attestation →
1 Documentation
Gather the sponsor and dependent documents above. Foreign certificates must be attested before anything else can start.
2 Family file opening
A one-time family file is opened in the immigration system under your sponsorship. Required before any dependent can be added.
3 Entry permit
Application filed with GDRFA Dubai or ICP. Once approved, immigration issues an e-visa (electronic entry permit).
60-day deadline: the dependent must enter the UAE within 60 days of e-visa issuance, or the permit expires.
4 Arrival or change of status
Two paths, depending on where the dependent is when the e-visa is issued:
Outside the UAE
Dependent enters the UAE using the new e-visa.
Already inside
Exit and re-enter, or apply for a change of status to switch without leaving.
60 days to finish stamping from this point — steps 5, 6 and 7 must complete inside this window.
5 Medical 18+ only
Fitness test at an approved medical centre. Children under 18 are exempt.
- 5.1Medical application
- 5.2Screening at an approved centre
- 5.3Fitness report issued
6 Emirates ID
Emirates ID application plus biometrics where required.
- 6.1Emirates ID application
- 6.2Biometrics — one-time per person, skipped if given before 15+ only
7 Visa stamping
Final immigration step — the residence visa is stamped electronically.
8 Emirates ID delivery
The card is printed and delivered to your home by Emirates Post, usually within a few working days. Once you have it, the process is complete.
Estimated time: roughly 5–10 working days once documents (including attestation) are ready. Attestation itself can take much longer — start it as early as possible.
Already have a visa? Renew it below
Family Visa Renewal
Renew within 30 days before expiry. After a visa expires there is a grace period, but staying beyond it triggers daily overstay fines. Renewing early avoids both fines and travel issues.
Documents you need Sponsor & dependent
- 1
Sponsor Emirates ID
Front and back, clear digital copy
- 2
Dependent Emirates ID
Or current residence visa copy
- 3
Dependent passport copy
Minimum 6 months validity
- 4
Recent photo
Passport-size, white background
- 5
Attested relationship certificate
Marriage cert (spouse) or birth cert (children)
Renewal records (current expiry, dependent details) are already in the immigration system, so the list is shorter than a new visa.
1 Documentation
Collect the documents above. No new entry permit is needed since the dependent already has a residence file.
2 Medical 18+ only
A fresh medical fitness test is required at renewal, booked at the nearest approved centre.
- 2.1Medical application
- 2.2Screening at an approved centre
- 2.3New fitness report issued
3 Emirates ID renewal
Filed in parallel with the residence renewal to save time.
- 3.1Emirates ID renewal application
- 3.2Biometrics — only if not already on file 15+ only
4 Visa stamping
Insurance arranged where required. Immigration reviews the file, and the new residence visa is stamped digitally.
5 Emirates ID delivery
The renewed card is printed and delivered to your home by Emirates Post. The renewal is complete once you have it.
Estimated time: 3–5 working days. Renew within 30 days before expiry to avoid overstay fines.
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Do it yourself, or we handle it.
You now know everything you need. Both are honest options — pick whichever suits you.
Path A
Do it yourself
You pay only the government fees, but you handle everything.
- Apply via UAE Pass, GDRFA or ICP
- Book your own medical & biometric appointments
- Small document errors can cause rejection — you reapply
- No support if something unexpected comes up
Path B · Recommended
We handle it for you
Government fees plus a service charge. We do the typing, booking and follow-ups.
- 100% on WhatsApp — no office visits
- We pre-check documents to avoid rejection
- Medical & biometric centres booked for you
- 1,000+ visas / month — we know the edge cases
- Rider service if originals are needed
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Used the calculator first to compare quotes — FamilyVisa.ae was the most honest about government fee vs service charge. Son's visa in 6 days.
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