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Dubai (UAE) Dependent Visa: How to Apply in 2024?

The UAE Residence Visa (Dependent Visa) allows spouses and kids to join their family member who is living and working in Dubai. Read on.

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    UAE has been a migrant-friendly nation with over 80% of its population being expatriates. The UAE Residence Visa (Dependent Visa) allows spouses and kids of such expatriates in Dubai or any one of the Emirates to join their family member who is living and working in Dubai.

    What is a Dubai Dependent Visa?

    The Dubai Dependent Visa allows you to travel and stay with your family member who is living and working in Dubai. Read on to know more.

     

    What are the Different Types of Dubai Dependent Visas?

    The type of UAE Residence Visa depends on the nature of the relationship between the dependent and the sponsor in Dubai. The UAE Residence Visa is granted to family members of expatriates in Dubai.

    The following are the types of UAE Residence Visas based on the relationship between the sponsor and the dependent.

    The following are the types of Residence Visas in the UAE:

    • Husband sponsoring wife and children
    • Sponsoring parents
    • Wife sponsoring family

    Who is Eligible for a UAE Dubai Dependent Visa?

    The dependent family members of any individual who is living and working in Dubai can apply for a UAE Residence Visa.

    They can be:

    • Spouse (husband or wife)
    • Unmarried daughters
    • Sons below 18 years of age
    • Parents

     

    Any expatriate with a Residence Permit and work permit in UAE can also sponsor domestic help such as maid, driver, nanny, etc.

    The family members who wish to apply for the UAE Residence Visa must follow with specific conditions laid down by the UAE Immigration Department.

    Please note that each visa category has different rules, terms & conditions for the UAE Residence Visa application in Dubai.

    A welcome change was made by the UAE Government in March 2019 when they changed the basic condition for the sponsor from “profession” to “financial status”.

    • In all the cases, the sponsor with a Residence Permit in UAE now needs to declare his/her financial status.
    • This is to prove whether they can look after the dependent family member without needing any financial support, like state benefits or other such funds.
    • A dependent son applying for the UAE Residence Visa must be below 18 years of age.
    • A dependent son can be above 18 years of age but below 21 years of age if he or she is studying.

     

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    • A dependent daughter applying for the UAE Residence Visa must be unmarried.
    • Any expatriate can sponsor a stepchild subject to terms and conditions by GDRFA.
    • The sponsor must submit a deposit for each stepchild.
    • The sponsor must submit a no-objection certificate in writing from the other biological parent.
    • A newborn child must also obtain a Residence Visa.
    • You must apply within 120 days of childbirth.
    • A fine of AED100 will be imposed per day thereon.
    • The newborn child won’t be allowed to travel out of UAE without a valid Residence Permit.
    • An expatriate sponsor can sponsor their dependent parents for 1 year (renewable).
    • The expatriate cannot sponsor just 1 parent for the Residence Visa. He or she has to apply for both the parents.
    • If the parents are divorced or one of them has passed away then an official document proving such a case must be attached along with the application.
    • The sponsor must pay a deposit as a guarantee for each dependent parent.
    • The sponsor must have a minimum salary of AED 20000 or AED 19000 plus a 2-bedroom house as accommodation.

    Note: All visa applicants above 18 years of age must undergo medical tests, namely, HIV and pulmonary Tuberculosis..

    What Documents are Required for a Dubai Dependent Visa?

    Some basic documents necessary for a UAE Residence Visa application are :

    • A duly filled application form
    • Passport copies of the family members.
    • Photographs of family members who are applying.
    • Medical tests clearance certificate.
    • Copy of the husband’s/wife’s employment contract.
    • A salary certificate issued by the employer.
    • Birth certificate for a child.
    • Registered tenancy contract.

    How Can I Apply for a UAE Residence Visa?

     

    • Make sure that you get the necessary medical tests done beforehand.
    • UAE expects that all visa applicants must undergo an HIV test and a pulmonary Tuberculosis test in their respective countries before applying for a UAE Residence Visa.
    • Even if an applicant does not undergo a medical test in their own country, they can take the medical test on arrival in Dubai.

    Note: These tests are crucial. An applicant is liable to be deported back to their home country if their tests are positive.

    • Make sure you meet all the requirements before moving on to the UAE Residence Visa application.
    • And one of the most basic requirements is to gather all the necessary documents required for the UAE Residence Visa application.
    • These documents could vary depending on the relationship with the sponsor in Dubai.

    Here are some general guidelines for photographs required in a UAE Residence Visa application:

    • It should be the latest colour photograph. Not older than three months.
    • It should be a passport-sized, digital photograph.
    • It should be in a solid, plain white or grey background.
    • It should be 35 mm by 50 mm in size. The face must be at the centre.
    • It should show at least 80% of your full face.
    • You should face the camera with normal expression and open eyes.
    • Only prescription glasses allowed. No sunglasses or other accessories, except a hearing aid.
    • You should dress suitably.

     

    Note: Religious head-covers are allowed, provided they do not cover your face.

    Before applying for a UAE Residence Visa, an applicant has to apply for another visa, which is, the Entry Permit visa.

    An Entry Permit is a temporary visa that allows any migrant to officially enter and live in the UAE for a specific duration.   

    Applying for an Entry permit visa is the first step towards your UAE Residence Visa application.

    Once you obtain the Entry Permit Visa you become eligible to travel to Dubai.

    Here are the different types of Entry Permit:

    • Entry Permit - Employment
    • Entry Permit - Family Visit
    • Entry Permit - Tourism/Transit
    • Entry Permit - Treatment
    • Entry Permit - Mission
    • Entry Permit - Attending Conferences
    • After arrival in Dubai, you should undergo medical tests and await its results.
    • If the medical test results are positive you will be deported back to your country of origin.
    • And if the medical test results are negative you can apply for the UAE Residence Visa within 60 days of arrival in Dubai.
    • You should inform the Embassy or Consulate about these test results.

     

    Once you have performed steps 1, 2, 3 & 4 above, you can proceed towards your UAE Residence Visa application.

    • You must apply for the UAE Residence Visa within 60 days of arrival in Dubai.
    • You must have passed the necessary medical tests upon arrival to be eligible for this Residence Permit.
    • You must visit your nearest embassy or consulate along with all the necessary documents for an interview.
    • The documents required for a UAE Residence Visa are the same as that of the Entry Permit Visa.
      Note: The change in the status of your visa will be made if you meet all the requirements by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).

    The validity of your Residence Permit depends on the validity of your sponsor’s visa.

    • The family member’s Residence Permit depends on the Residence Permit of the sponsor in Dubai. If the Residence Permit of the sponsor becomes invalid, the dependent family members’ permit also becomes invalid.
    • The dependents however are granted a 30-day grace period from the expiry date of their visa to obtain a new Residence Permit.

     

    If the expatriate sponsor in Dubai fails to renew the defendant's Residence Permit in time, they would be considered as illegal residents and would be liable to pay a fine.

    How Much Does a UAE Residence Visa Cost?

    The UAE Residence Visa costs AED 100 per year per person.

    What is the Process Time for the UAE Residence Visa?

    It usually takes 10 days to 3 weeks to process the UAE Residence Visa post all the verifications.

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    Other Important FAQs

    The age criteria only applies to a dependent son. A dependent son should be below 18 years of age to be eligible for the UAE Residence Visa. If the son is above 18 years of age he can still be sponsored as a dependent until 21 years of age only if he is studying, either in UAE or abroad.
    Yes, they can. But, the spouse would need to apply for a work permit to be eligible for employment because only a Residence Visa itself doesn’t qualify as a work permit. Also, a wife would need to submit a no-objection certificate from her husband to be eligible for a work permit..
    IELTS is not compulsory for a Residence Visa in Dubai. However, it is always beneficial to take an IELTS test as it is mandatory for those dependents who wish to work or study in Dubai.