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UAE Dependent Visa (Family Sponsorship)

Sponsor residency for your spouse, children, parents, and domestic workers under your UAE residency.

UAE Dependent Visa (Family Sponsorship)

Hassle-Free Family Sponsorship in Dubai

UAE residents holding valid investor or employment visas are eligible to sponsor their immediate family members (spouse, children, and parents) for residence visas, subject to salary requirements.

Invest First manages the complete documentation, attestation, and medical checkups to ensure your family's residency is approved quickly.

Dependent Visa

UAE Dependent Visa Overview

Sponsoring family members requires legal proof of relationships through attested marriage and birth certificates. Sponsors must also provide Ejari (tenancy contracts) and salary certificates.

Our specialists guide you through translating and attesting files to meet the GDRFA standards without delay.

Dependent Visa Eligibility Requirements

Key criteria to sponsor dependents:

Minimum salary of AED 4,000 (or AED 3,000 + accommodation)

Attested marriage certificate (for spouse sponsorship)

Attested birth certificates (for children sponsorship)

Registered Ejari tenancy contract or housing lease

Sponsoring parents requires a higher salary threshold and a deposit. Contact us for details.

Family Visa Application Process

The step-by-step process for sponsoring dependents:

1.

Document collection and legal translation/attestation

2.

Dependent entry permit application

3.

Status change processing

4.

Medical fitness test (for dependents above 18)

5.

Emirates ID application and biometrics

6.

Residency visa stamping

Most dependent visas are stamped within 5 to 7 working days after biometrics.

Why Choose Invest First for Family Visas

We know how important it is to have your family nearby. We coordinate the full process so you can focus on settling in.

Our team provides premium attestation and translation services, solving the biggest bottleneck in family sponsorship.

Family Residency Support

Complete document review and attestation support

Fast-track GDRFA applications

Medical checkup assistance

Transparent fees and timelines

Renewals and cancellation handling

Frequently Asked Questions –
Dependent Visa FAQ

A Dependent Visa allows UAE residents to sponsor eligible family members, including spouses, children, and parents, to live legally in the UAE. The sponsor must meet the minimum salary and residency requirements set by UAE authorities.
UAE residents holding a valid residence visa can sponsor their spouse, children, and in some cases, parents. The sponsor must meet the required income criteria and provide proof of accommodation and relationship documents.
Common documents include the sponsor's passport and visa copy, Emirates ID, salary certificate or labor contract, tenancy contract, marriage certificate, birth certificates for children, passport copies of dependents, and passport-sized photographs.
Dependent Visa processing typically takes 5 to 15 working days, depending on document verification, medical fitness tests, Emirates ID processing, and immigration approvals.
Yes, UAE residents can sponsor their spouse and children if they meet the eligibility requirements and submit the necessary supporting documents
A UAE Dependent Visa is generally issued for 1, 2, or 3 years, depending on the sponsor's residence visa validity and immigration regulations