Can I sponsor my family if they are already in the UAE on a visit visa?

Yes. The family entry permit is issued inside the country with additional charges, and a status amendment moves your family member onto it without leaving the UAE. The visit visa must remain valid until the status amendment is completed.

What salary do I need to sponsor my wife and children in Dubai?

You need a monthly salary of at least AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 if your employer provides accommodation, regardless of your job title. Employees prove their salary with an employment contract or a salary certificate, and partners with a partnership contract showing a share of at least AED 48,000.

What if my salary is below AED 4,000?

A wife and children whose UAE residence permits have expired or been cancelled can be sponsored under the GDRFA humanitarian cases category. The file includes attested certificates, three months of bank statements and an attested tenancy contract, and it is reviewed by a committee. Children can also be sponsored when the combined salary of both parents is below AED 4,000.

How much more does a family visa cost when the family member is inside the UAE?

For a family member inside the country, the GDRFA adds the Knowledge Dirham, the Innovation Dirham and a fee of AED 500 to the entry permit. The status amendment carries its own government fee of AED 500 plus the same two charges. The dependent visa inside the UAE is available at EGSH from AED 3,000.

How long does a dependent visa take in Dubai?

The expected completion time set by the GDRFA is 48 hours for each stage: the entry permit, the status amendment and the residence permit. The medical fitness test for family members aged 18 or over and the Emirates ID biometrics are completed between these stages.

What documents are required for a family visa in Dubai?

The sponsor provides a passport, residence permit, employment contract or salary certificate and an attested tenancy contract. Each family member needs a passport, a colour photo on a white background and an attested marriage or birth certificate. A family member already in the UAE also provides a copy of the current visit visa or the cancelled permit.

Can I get a family visa without a tenancy contract?

The GDRFA requires suitable housing for the family. A sponsor whose employer provides accommodation qualifies on a salary of AED 3,000 with that accommodation. Other sponsors submit an attested tenancy contract suited to the number of family members.

Can a mother sponsor her children in Dubai?

Yes. A female resident who meets the salary and housing conditions can sponsor her children, with a no-objection letter from the father.

Up to what age can I sponsor my son, and is there an age limit for daughters?

Sons can be sponsored up to the age of 25, and daughters for as long as they are unmarried. Children with special needs can be sponsored regardless of age. Sons aged 25 or over are sponsored under the humanitarian cases category with certified proof of continued study or a graduation certificate.

How long is a dependent visa valid, and what happens if my own visa is cancelled?

A dependant's residence permit cannot be valid beyond the sponsor's permit. If the sponsor's permit is cancelled, the family's permits are cancelled with it. GDRFA Dubai allows a grace period of 60 days after expiry or cancellation to obtain a new permit or leave the country.

Family Visa in Dubai: Dependent Visa Requirements

Family Visa in Dubai for Your Spouse and Children in the UAE

Family Sponsorship Requirements and In-Country Visa Processing

A family visa in Dubai is a residence permit without work that a UAE resident obtains for a husband or wife, sons under 25, unmarried daughters and children with special needs of any age. It is issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) to residents who earn at least AED 4,000 a month, or AED 3,000 with accommodation, regardless of their job title.

When the family member is already in the UAE on a visit visa or a cancelled permit, the family entry permit is issued inside the country with additional charges, and a status amendment moves them onto the new permit with no exit and re-entry. A family member outside the UAE enters on the same entry permit and has 60 days from entry to complete residence.

At EGSH, your spouse or children already in the UAE obtain their family residence permit and Emirates ID without leaving the country. The dependent visa inside the UAE costs from AED 3,000 at EGSH.

According to the GDRFA, the expected processing time is 48 hours for each stage: the entry permit, the status amendment and the residence permit.

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Your family visa file is submitted to GDRFA Dubai, and your family member’s status is changed to the new permit while they remain in the UAE.

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Your family member receives the family residence permit linked to yours and the Emirates ID, after the medical fitness test for family members aged 18 or over.

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Sponsor Documents

Your passport and residence permit, an employment contract or, for government, semi-government and free zone employers, a salary certificate, a partnership contract for partners and an attested tenancy contract.

Spouse Documents

A passport valid for at least six months, a recent colour photo on a white background and an attested marriage certificate in Arabic or translated into Arabic by a certified translator.

Children Documents

A passport, a recent colour photo and an attested birth certificate for each child, with a no-objection letter from the father when the mother is the sponsor.

If Your Family Member Is Already in the UAE

A copy of your family member’s current visit visa or of the cancelled entry or residence permit, with a valid stay in the country until the status amendment is completed.

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What Is the Family Visa in Dubai

A family residence visa is a permit without work under which a foreign resident sponsors the residence of close family members. It is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021 on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners and its Executive Regulations issued under Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022. For sponsors resident in Dubai, the GDRFA issues both the family entry permit and the residence permit, and each family member resides where the sponsor resides.

Family Visa Inside the UAE: Who It Is For

Any foreign resident with a valid residence permit can sponsor a family, whether an employee, an investor or a partner, and whether the sponsor is a man or a woman. The sponsor's job title is not a condition. Eligibility rests on salary, housing and proof of relationship.

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The in-country route is an entry permit issued while the family member is in the UAE, with the GDRFA charges for applicants inside the country, followed by a status amendment that moves them onto the new permit. The family member does not leave and re-enter the UAE. The procedure applies to family members in Dubai on a visit or tourist visa and to those whose previous residence permit has been cancelled.

A family member outside the UAE follows the standard procedure. The family entry permit is issued without the in-country charges, the family member enters on it and has 60 days from the date of entry to complete the residence permit. No status amendment is needed in that case.

Who You Can Sponsor

A resident can sponsor a husband or wife, sons up to the age of 25, daughters of any age while they are unmarried, and children with special needs regardless of age. Each relationship is proved by an attested marriage or birth certificate.

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Family sponsorship is limited to the spouse, children and parents. Children outside the standard conditions and parents are sponsored under the GDRFA humanitarian cases category, which grants a one-year renewable residence permit after review by a committee. This applies to sons aged 25 or over with certified proof of continued study or a graduation certificate, and to stepchildren with an attested birth certificate and an attested no-objection certificate from the father where it is issued outside the UAE. Humanitarian applications have an expected completion time of 14 days, and each approved request requires a financial guarantee of AED 5,000, up to AED 15,000 in total.

Parents and parents-in-law are sponsored on a salary of at least AED 10,000, with an attested tenancy contract suited to the family and three months of bank statements, under the rules for sponsoring your parents in the UAE.

A baby born in the UAE follows its own procedure, and the residence visa for a baby born in the UAE must be applied for within 120 days of birth.

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Sponsor Requirements: Salary, Housing and Employer Documents

In addition to housing, the sponsor's salary must be at least AED 4,000 a month, or AED 3,000 where the employer provides accommodation. Private-sector employees prove their salary with the employment contract, while employees of government, semi-government and free zone entities submit a salary certificate. A partner or investor submits the partnership contract, and the partner's share must be at least AED 48,000.

Housing must be suitable for the number of family members. It is shown by an attested tenancy contract or, on the AED 3,000 basis, by accommodation provided by the employer.

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Where the salary is below AED 4,000, a wife and children whose residence permits in the UAE have expired or been cancelled can be sponsored under the humanitarian category. The file includes attested marriage and birth certificates, three months of bank statements and an attested tenancy contract. Children can also be sponsored when the combined salary of both parents is below AED 4,000, with salary documents and bank statements for each parent.

Relationship Documents and Attestation

A marriage or birth certificate issued abroad is attested by the UAE embassy in the issuing country and then by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The marriage certificate must be in Arabic or translated into Arabic by a certified translator. Names and dates of birth on the certificates must match the passports, and each passport must be valid for at least six months.

Couples married outside the UAE complete the final stage through marriage certificate attestation in Dubai.

Each child born abroad needs the same chain, completed through birth certificate attestation.

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Family Member Inside or Outside the UAE

Stage	Family Member Already in the UAE	Family Member Outside the UAE
Entry permit	Issued inside the country with the in-country charges	Issued with the standard fee; the family member enters on it
Status amendment	Required; the previous permit must be cancelled	Not required
Stay before residence	Valid visit visa or permitted stay until the status amendment	60 days from entry to complete residence
Next stages	Medical fitness test (18 and over), Emirates ID, residence permit	Medical fitness test (18 and over), Emirates ID, residence permit
Expected GDRFA time	48 hours per stage	48 hours per stage

Who Can Be Sponsored and on What Basis

Family Member	Main Condition	GDRFA Category
Wife or husband	Salary of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 with accommodation; attested marriage certificate	Family residence
Sons under 25, unmarried daughters, children with special needs	Same salary rule; attested birth certificate; father's no-objection letter if the mother sponsors	Family residence
Wife and children, salary below AED 4,000	Expired or cancelled UAE residence; attested certificates; three months of bank statements; attested tenancy contract	Humanitarian cases
Children, combined parental salary below AED 4,000	Salary documents and bank statements for both parents; attested certificates; attested tenancy contract	Humanitarian cases
Sons aged 25 and over	Certified proof of continued study or a graduation certificate	Humanitarian cases
Stepchildren	Other parent's residence permit; attested birth certificate; father's no-objection certificate if issued abroad	Humanitarian cases
Parents and parents-in-law	Salary of AED 10,000; attested tenancy contract; three months of bank statements	Humanitarian cases

GDRFA Fees by Stage

Stage	Government Fee (AED)	Additional Charges (AED)
Family entry permit	200 plus 5% VAT	If the family member is inside the UAE: Knowledge Dirham 10, Innovation Dirham 10, fee inside the country 500
Status amendment	500	Knowledge Dirham 10, Innovation Dirham 10
Residence permit	200	Knowledge Dirham 10, Innovation Dirham 10, fee inside the country 500, delivery 20

The residence permit fee increases by AED 100 for each year of residence beyond two years. The total depends on the circumstances of the sponsored person, and the medical fitness test, Emirates ID and health insurance are charged separately. A per-member budget is available in the full family visa cost per member.

Step by Step: Sponsoring a Family Member Who Is Already in the UAE

The sponsor's eligibility and documents come first, followed by the family entry permit, issued with the Knowledge Dirham, the Innovation Dirham and the AED 500 fee for applicants inside the country. The status amendment then moves the family member onto the new permit. It requires copies of the passports of the sponsor and the family member, the sponsor's residence permit, the cancelled entry or residence permit and the new entry permit.

After the status amendment, family members aged 18 or over complete the medical fitness test, Emirates ID biometrics are recorded, and the GDRFA issues the residence permit. Each stage has an expected completion time of 48 hours from the submission of a complete file, in which every required document is present and valid.

The family member stays in the UAE with a valid visit visa or permitted stay until the status amendment is registered. The same status amendment is used for changing a visit visa to residence without leaving the UAE in other residence categories.

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Medical Test, Emirates ID and Health Insurance

Every sponsored family member aged 18 or over passes a medical fitness test at an approved health centre in the UAE before the residence permit is issued, and children under 18 are exempt. The medical fitness test for a residence visa is completed at an accredited partner medical centre.

The Emirates ID application and biometrics form part of the same residence file, and the card is issued once the residence permit is approved.

Under Law No. 11 of 2013 Concerning Health Insurance in the Emirate of Dubai, the sponsor provides health insurance for each sponsored family member who has no employer, and a valid policy is a condition for issuing and renewing the residence permit. Cover for dependants can be arranged through health insurance services in Dubai.

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Validity, Renewal and What Happens if Your Own Visa Changes

A family member's residence permit is linked to the sponsor's permit and cannot run beyond it. If the sponsor's permit is cancelled, the permits of the dependants are cancelled with it. Permits issued under the humanitarian category are valid for one year and renewed annually.

After a family residence permit expires or is cancelled, GDRFA Dubai allows a grace period of 60 days to stay in the country.

A sponsor who changes employer can arrange keeping your family's visas active while you change jobs, so dependants keep their status during the transition.

Renewal follows the same conditions as the first issue, including salary, housing and a medical fitness test for family members aged 18 or over, and is completed by renewing your family's residence visas.

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Why Family Visa Applications Are Returned

An application is returned when the salary document shows less than AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 with accommodation, and the humanitarian documents are not supplied. A tenancy contract that does not suit the number of family members, a certificate without full attestation or Arabic translation, and names that differ between passport and certificate also stop the file. A mother acting as sponsor needs the father's no-objection letter.

On the in-country procedure, the status amendment requires the previous entry or residence permit to be cancelled, and the family member's stay must remain valid while it is processed. Family members aged 18 or over who have not passed the medical fitness test, or who do not hold valid health insurance, cannot receive the residence permit.

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Hello, My Name is Kelvin it was my first time to hear EGSH Emirates Govt from my sponsor. I was assisted By Mrs Maria Claudia Garcia the experience was amazing from the beginning to the End she has been supporting and guiding me through all the process. I am grateful to her and the entire team for the help. I trust and believe EGSH is a place to recommend to family members and friends.

A very hassle free experience from EGSH. Special mention of Ms.Zara who was most helpfull. Her quick response to queries and swift action are much appeciated.

We had the pleasure of being assisted by the lovely Ms Maria and Ms Randa. They were clear concise and super professional throughout our whole process of renewing our Ejari and business licence. Maria provided continued support while we were waiting for our business Ejari to come through and made it a simple seamless process.

EGSH in art of living is the best Hub center for every thing that you want in dubai Specially Ms.ZARA MOSHIRI is the advisor and assistance and she is beside you in every step Thank you Ms.ZARA MOSHIRI and EGSH

I recently visited this institution had an exceptional experience! Ms. Maria Claudia took the time to understand my needs and preferences. I really appreciate her support and services.

Good morning, I needed to apply for the Golden Visa and went to this EGSH Emirates office. I was very impressed by their facilities and the peaceful atmosphere. We were fortunate to be assisted by María Claudia García, who provided exceptional service. She advised and helped us every step of the way, guiding us through the entire process until we obtained the Golden Visa.

I would like to express my appreciation to Ray from EGSH for his outstanding assistance in handling the transfer of our property at Rove Hotel. He was very helpful, accommodating, and patient throughout the entire process, from addressing transaction concerns and verifying documents to the actual property transfer and ensuring the new owner received the title deed…

I worked with Amir and Zara, they took care of everything, I only had to send the mandatory information. In a very short time, everything was completed. I was amazed, considering how difficult it had seemed before. Not to mention, the fees were the same or even lower than those of the other companies I mentioned.

Zara assisted me with my Ejari registration, and she was absolutely amazing. She demonstrated exceptional professionalism, efficiency, and delivered everything promptly. Truly a pleasure to work with!

THE BEST!!! Zara you are as always star

Thanks to EGSH and to Zara for Excellent service — professional, attentive, and truly pleasant experience. Highly recommended!

Had an amazing service for the transfer of property there, specially Rachel Rahmat she was very helpfull throughout the process, looking forward to work more.

Visited for the first time for a property transfer and had an amazing experience with Jessieca! She was professional, helpful, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended for all government services excellent customer service!

Personally, I find this the best centre in Dubai. They always go the extra mile. Especially Maria Garcia has help out so much in such an efficient way! Thank you!

Went there for ejari cancellation. Excellent place. Staff was so cooperative. Ms Maria and Ms Fatima assist me and it was a fast process.

This is probably the best government service hub in Dubai. You come in, asked to be seated, and the staff will come to you instead of standing on the reception and on queue. They will offer you tea and water are available at each table. Really embodies the Emirati hospitality and what seamstresses Dubai is known for.

I was here the morning of this post. The concierge like service with a contact person arranging for you all the difeerent interactions is making the interactuon as smooth as possible. A truly delightful experience and a true commitment to service excellence, thank you for the great experience and for the initiative to present government interactions in this way!

Outstanding service — fast, friendly, and highly professional. Thank you very much!

I’ve been here for the first time and I can say that this organization definitely worth to come here and make all proceeds with their help! We were changing the owner and such difficult process was really easy for us with your help and most of the time it was done online. So I’m very grateful to Mrs Zara and her support during all the process❤️

I had an excellent experience with Natalia Baiamonte from EGSH while getting Ejari certificate. From the very beginning, she was professional, attentive, and extremely helpful. Natalia guided me through the process clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and made task feel simple and stress-free. Highly recommend Natalia for her outstanding customer service and dedication!

I had a really good experience with EGSH (Emirates Government Services Hub). Everything went smoothly and the team was super helpful. Special thanks to Zara and Amal. they were so supportive and kind throughout the process. Really appreciate it!

We had great experience with Amal She is so helpful and awesome She stayed with us over her duty today just to finish her work Thanks Amal

I had a great experience with this office. They handle everything related to company setup, residency, Golden Visa, DLD, and more. The office is very clean, modern, and welcoming, and the staff are extremely professional and polite. A special thank to Ms. Zara for her kindness and guidance throughout the process so smoothly and professionally, and to Ms. Amal for managing the administrative registration.

Zara is the best always attentive to every requests and helping with a solving problems without delay thank you Zara❤️🌸 …

Absolutely stunning office, i am awestruck. No one can beat Dubai for the kind of hospitality you get in a government office… Its mind-blowing 😍 i wish i could give a 10 star rating (double) on 5 🤩

I had a great experience with EGHS. I was assisted by Sarah Almeida and she delivered an amazing service. Very attentive, promptly responded my messages and guided me throughout the process. It was all very smooth and done very quickly. I highly recommend and I’ll definitely use their services again.

I received really attentive and fast service from Sarah, got all the documents even earlier than promised. Thank you! 😁

One of the best people to work with. These guys are really smart and professional. Thanks to Ms Zara

Zara helped me with my services and the process was very easy and she was very helpful

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Art of Living Mall, 1st Floor, Al Barsha 2, Dubai, UAE

Phone

+971 4 612 1810

info@egsh.ae

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Official Sources

General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai, Issuing an Entry Visa for Residence Without Work (Family Sponsorship)
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai, Issuance of a Residence Permit for Foreigner Family Members
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai, Status Amendment
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai, Issuance of a Residence Permit for Humanitarian Cases
UAE Government Portal, Residence Visa for Family Members
Dubai Legislation Portal, Executive Council Resolution No. 6 of 2017 on Health Insurance Implementation Phases

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Updated October 2026: this page provides general procedural information about the family visa in Dubai for family members already in the UAE. EGSH submits and processes applications through official channels. Entry permits, status amendments and residence permits are issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai, and humanitarian cases are decided by its competent committee. Eligibility criteria, required documents, fees and processing times are set by the competent authorities and may change. Applicants should confirm current requirements before submission.

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