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Dependent Visa Requirements & Process in Dubai

If you are a business owner, golden visa holder, or employe having valid residency visa in Dubai, you can sponsor your family, irrespective of your profession. irrespective of their job, if you fulfill the eligibility criteria established by UAE immigration authorities.

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    Who Can Sponsor a Dependent Visa?

    You can sponsor your family if you are:

    • UAE resident with valid residence visa (Employee or Investor)
    • Employee with a minimum salary requirement
    • Business owner or investor in UAE (Mainland or Free Zone)
    • Able to provide accommodation and financial support

    Dependent Visa Requirements in UAE- Required Documents

    To apply for a dependent visa, you will generally need:

    • Sponsor’s valid UAE residence visa & Emirates ID
    • Passport copies of sponsor and dependents
    • Passport-sized photos
    • Attested marriage certificate (for spouse sponsorship)
    • Attested birth certificates (for children)
    • Tenancy contract
    • Salary certificate or employment contract (if employed)
    • Trade license (if investor or company owner)

    Documents issued outside the UAE must be attested by the home country authorities, UAE Embassy, and UAE MOFA.

    Dependent Visa Process in UAE

    • Apply for entry permit and Change status
    • Medical fitness test (for dependents above 18 years)
    • Emirates ID application and biometrics
    • Visa stamping
    • Health Insurance

    Benefits of UAE Dependent Visa

    • Family residency in UAE
    • Access to schools and universities
    • Access to healthcare services
    • Ability to open bank accounts

    Dependent Visa FAQs

    Have You Any Question?

      Yes, investor and business owners can sponsor dependents if requirements are met.

      Yes, but they must obtain a valid work permit from an employer.

      Usually 5–7 working days depending on documentation.

      Yes, subject to salary requirements and additional approval requirements.

      Yes, health insurance is mandatory for all dependents in most cases and northern emirates.

      You typically need passport copies, sponsor’s Emirates ID, salary certificate or trade license, marriage or birth certificates (attested), photos, and tenancy contract (Ejari).

      If a dependent visa expires, there is usually a grace period. After that, fines may apply for overstay, and the visa must be renewed or cancelled.

      Dependents above 18 years must undergo a medical fitness test including blood test and chest X-ray.

      Yes, once your residence visa is issued after company formation, you can immediately start sponsoring your dependents.

      Dependent visas can be renewed by completing medical tests (if required), updating Emirates ID, and renewing residence visa before expiry.

      The cost varies depending on visa type, emirate, and service fees, but it generally ranges from AED 3,000 to AED 7,000 per dependent.