Family/Dependent Visa In Dubai

Yes, health insurance is mandatory for all family members when applying for residence visas in Dubai. The sponsor must provide valid health insurance coverage that meets minimum UAE requirements before the visa can be issued or renewed. Various insurance options are available, from basic plans meeting minimum requirements to comprehensive family coverage plans.

Sons can be sponsored until age 18, with extensions possible until age 25 if they are enrolled in university studies in the UAE. Unmarried daughters can be sponsored regardless of age. For children with disabilities, special provisions allow sponsorship beyond standard age limits with appropriate medical documentation and approvals from relevant authorities.

Yes, your spouse can work while on a Dependent Visa by obtaining a work permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) or relevant free zone authority. This process is simpler than changing to an Employment Visa and allows maintaining the family sponsorship structure. The employer handles the work permit application without changing the residence visa status.

The complete process typically takes 3-5 weeks from initial application to visa stamping. Entry permit processing takes 5-7 working days, followed by status change after family arrival (3-5 days), medical testing (2-3 days), and final visa stamping (7-10 days). The timeline may vary based on nationality and current government processing times.

Family Visas typically need renewal every 2-3 years, aligned with the sponsor’s visa validity. The renewal process should begin 30-45 days before expiration and includes updated documentation, medical testing, and visa re-stamping. Renewal requirements remain similar to the initial application, requiring proof of continued eligibility including income and accommodation verification.

To sponsor a spouse and children, you must earn a minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000 (with accommodation provided) or AED 10,000 (without accommodation). For sponsoring parents, the minimum salary requirement is higher at approximately AED 20,000 per month, plus a security deposit and proof of adequate housing with minimum 2 bedrooms.

If your residence visa is cancelled, your family’s dependent visas must also be cancelled within 30 days. You have a grace period to either find new employment and transfer your visas, or exit the country. In some cases, another family member with eligible residency status can take over sponsorship, or the family can apply for their own visa categories if they qualify.

You can sponsor your spouse, unmarried daughters of any age, sons under 18 years, and under certain conditions, sons aged 18-25 who are studying. Male residents can also sponsor parents if they meet higher income requirements. Female residents can sponsor their families if they work in specific professional categories like doctors, engineers, or teachers.