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Family visa, bring your family to live with you.

UAE residents can sponsor their spouse, children and, in some cases, parents. We prepare the file, handle the entry permit and take it through to the residence visa.

Who can sponsorUAE residents who meet the salary or income rules
Who you can sponsorSpouse, children and, in some cases, parents
ValidityUsually linked to the sponsor’s own residence
Key documentsAttested marriage and birth certificates

Can you sponsor your family?

You’ll usually need

  • A valid UAE residence visa
  • A salary or income above the minimum set by the authorities
  • Suitable housing, shown by a tenancy contract
  • Attested marriage and birth certificates

Things that can slow it down

  • Certificates issued abroad that aren’t attested yet
  • Names spelled differently across documents
  • A tenancy contract that has expired or is in another name

What we handle, and what we’ll need from you

Send us copies on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm the exact list for your case before anything is filed.

What we handle

  • Checking your eligibility and document set
  • Attestation and translation of certificates
  • Entry permit, or status change if your family is already in the UAE
  • Medical fitness test booking
  • Emirates ID biometrics booking
  • Residence visa issue
  • Health insurance, if needed

Documents you’ll usually need

  • Sponsor’s passport, visa and Emirates ID
  • Salary certificate or employment contract
  • Tenancy contract (Ejari in Dubai)
  • Attested marriage certificate
  • Attested birth certificates for children
  • Passport copies and photos of each family member

Requirements can change and vary by authority. We confirm the current list before we start.

How it works

You message us once. We handle the forms, submissions and follow-ups.

  1. 1

    Check your file

    We confirm you meet the sponsorship rules and list every document.

  2. 2

    Entry permit

    We apply for the entry permit, or a status change if your family is already here.

  3. 3

    Medical and ID

    We book the medical tests and Emirates ID biometrics.

  4. 4

    Visa issued

    Each family member’s residence visa is issued and linked to their Emirates ID.

Common questions

Can I sponsor my parents?

Often, yes, but the rules for parents are stricter, with higher income requirements and extra documents. We check your case first.

Up to what age can I sponsor my children?

Daughters can usually be sponsored while unmarried, and sons up to an age limit set by the authorities, with exceptions for some students and children with disabilities. We confirm the current rules for your case.

My certificates are from another country. What do I do?

They need to be attested in the country that issued them and then by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We handle the UAE side and guide you through the rest.

Ready to start? Send us a message.

Tell us your situation and we’ll reply with the document list and a full fee breakdown.

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