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Dubai Family Visa: Salary Requirements & Sponsorship Guide 2024 | JobXDubai
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Dubai Family Visa: Salary Requirements & Sponsorship Guide 2024 | JobXDubai

Learn the minimum salary requirements and eligibility criteria for sponsoring family members in Dubai. Updated guide with 2024 visa fees and documentation.

Vadim Kouznetsov
2–3 minutes
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Minimum Salary Requirements

  • Basic requirement: AED 4,000 monthly salary OR
  • AED 3,000 plus accommodation
  • For sponsoring parents: AED 10,000 monthly salary

Essential Eligibility Criteria

  1. Valid UAE residency visa
  2. Active employment status
  3. Suitable housing arrangements
  4. Medical fitness clearance (for those above 18)
  5. 60-day window to process dependent visas after entry permit

Who Can You Sponsor?

Spouse Sponsorship

  • Must provide attested marriage certificate in Arabic
  • Muslim residents may sponsor two wives (special conditions apply)

Children’s Visa Rules

  • Sons: Sponsorship until age 25
  • Daughters: No age limit (must be unmarried)
  • Newborns: Apply within 120 days of birth
  • Stepchildren: One-year renewable visa with additional requirements

Required Documentation

Main Documents

  • Completed visa application form
  • Valid passport copies
  • Recent photographs
  • Medical certificates (18+ years)
  • Employment contract copy
  • Salary certificate
  • Attested certificates (marriage/birth)
  • Registered tenancy agreement

Visa Processing and Costs

Basic Fee Structure

  • Residence permit: AED 200
  • Knowledge fee: AED 10
  • Innovation fee: AED 10
  • In-country processing: AED 500
  • Delivery charges: AED 20

Additional Expenses

  • Emirates ID: AED 370
  • Medical testing: AED 260-360
  • Annual increase: AED 100 (for residency over 2 years)

Medical Testing Requirements

Test Centres in Dubai

Medical Screening

  • Mandatory for ages 18+
  • Tests include:
    • HIV/AIDS screening
    • Tuberculosis check
    • Hepatitis B and C
    • Leprosy screening

Application Process

  1. Gather all required documents
  2. Submit application via:

Important Considerations

  • Visa validity matches sponsor’s residency period
  • Regular monitoring of expiry dates needed
  • Start renewal process early to avoid penalties
  • Keep updated with regulatory changes
  • Insurance coverage mandatory for sponsored members

Information accurate as of November 2024. Contact GDRFA or ICA for the latest updates.

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