Dubai Visa Guide: How Women Can Sponsor Family Residence Permits 2024

Women working in Dubai can sponsor their husband and children’s residence visas, provided they meet specific criteria. Here’s your step-by-step guide to the process.

Salary Requirements

Basic criteria:

• Dh4,000 monthly salary with proof of accommodation
• Dh3,000 if company provides accommodation
• Security deposit may apply (case-dependent)

Application Channels

Submit applications through:

1. Amer centres
2. Registered typing centres
3. DubaiNow platform
4. GDRFA Dubai website (gdrfad.gov.ae)

Note: UAE Pass required for online applications

Required Documents

Essential paperwork:

• Sponsor’s Emirates ID
• Family passport copies
• Bank statements
• Labour contract
• Tenancy contract/Ejari
• Passport photos (white background)
• Arabic-translated marriage certificate
• Children’s birth certificates
• Entry permits/previous visas
• IBAN number

Application Process

Step 1: Entry Permit

• Required for family members outside UAE
• Available through Amer or typing centres
• ‘Change status’ option for those in-country

Step 2: Visa Application

• Complete forms at authorized centres
• Include medical test application

Step 3: Medical Screening

• Mandatory fitness test
• Required for husband and children over 18

Step 4: Emirates ID Registration

• First-time applicants need biometric data
• Children 15+ require biometrics
• Delivery address confirmation needed

Step 5: Health Insurance

• Mandatory in Dubai
• Sponsor responsible for coverage
• Company insurance may cover dependents

Cost Breakdown

Standard fees:

• In-country entry permit: Dh1,138
• Outside country permit: Dh492
• Status change: Dh642
• Medical test: ~Dh300
• Insurance: Varies by policy

Important Notes

• Additional documents may be requested
• Marriage certificates need UAE embassy attestation
• Documents require Arabic translation
• Health insurance mandatory by Dubai law
• Processing times vary by application type

Information accurate as of November 2024. Always verify current requirements with GDRFA Dubai.