Family residence visa in the UAE
Your spouse and children on your residence visa. The usual delay is foreign certificates that have not been attested, so we start there.
Who you can sponsor
| Family member | Can you? | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Wife or husband | Yes | Attested marriage certificate |
| Son | Under 25 | Older students are assessed separately |
| Unmarried daughter | Yes | No age limit; after marriage she moves to her husband’s sponsorship |
| Child born in the UAE | Yes | Apply soon after the birth is registered |
| Parents | Depends | Higher income, insurance, often a deposit; assessed individually |
A sponsor generally needs a salary of AED 4,000 a month and registered housing. Golden Visa holders are generally exempt from the salary threshold. Parent thresholds are reported differently, so we check with GDRFA for your case.
When you need it
- You hold a UAE residence visa and your family is moving
- A child was born and needs a visa
- Your marriage or birth certificates were issued abroad
What we do
- Check that your visa and income allow sponsorship
- Arrange attestation of marriage and birth certificates
- Register the tenancy in Ejari if it is missing
- File applications, medical tests and Emirates ID for each family member
How it goes
- 01Check
We review your visa, housing and certificates.
- 02Attest
We put foreign certificates through the attestation chain.
- 03File
Application for each family member.
- 04Receive
Medical test, then visas and Emirates ID.
Documents
- Passports of the family
- Attested marriage certificate
- Attested birth certificates
- Ejari or title deed
- Sponsor’s residence visa and Emirates ID
- Medical test: after filing
Questions
Can my family come while the documents are in progress?
It depends on nationality and the type of entry. We advise for your case, without guessing.
Do I need housing in my own name?
You need registered housing: your tenancy in Ejari or your own title deed.
