Dubai, UAE – If you are a resident in the UAE looking to bring your wife to live with you, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to sponsor her under a UAE residence visa. The process is straightforward, provided you meet the eligibility criteria and submit all required documents. This guide outlines the steps, costs, and key UAE family visa requirements.
Sponsor eligibility for UAE family visa
To sponsor your family members, you must:
- Hold a valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID with at least six months’ validity remaining.
- Earn a minimum salary of Dh4,000, or Dh3,000 plus accommodation.
- Provide a valid, registered tenancy contract or proof of property ownership.
Authorities in the UAE require several documents to process the spouse visa UAE, including copies of both passports, the sponsor’s Emirates ID, tenancy contract (Ejari), a recent salary certificate, and a utility bill for address verification. Once authorities issue the entry permit, your spouse must complete a medical fitness test and then register for an Emirates ID.
The UAE family visa requirements also include health insurance coverage and visa stamping, which finalizes the residency status. The entire process from entry permit application to visa stamping takes one to two weeks. Depending on document readiness and emirate-specific procedures.
Residents can apply for the visa through Amer centers in Dubai or online via the GDRFA portal.
The costs vary based on whether you aResidents can apply for the visa through Amer centers in Dubai or online via the GDRFA portal.pply from inside or outside the UAE. Here’s a breakdown of the estimated expenses:
- Entry permit – Dh550
- ‘File opening’ charges – Dh300
- Emirates ID (for two years) – Dh385
- Medical fitness test – Dh320
- Visa stamping – Dh580
If your family is already in the UAE, you must pay an additional Dh750 to change their visa status. This fee does not apply if they are entering on a UAE family visa from outside the UAE.
To get the most accurate and up-to-date information on UAE family visa requirements, residents should consult official UAE immigration authorities or visit the GDRFA website.
