UAE Family Visa
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About UAE Family Visa
Togetherness. Security. Opportunity.
The UAE Family Visa allows residents to legally sponsor their immediate family members, spouse, children, and in some cases, parents—bringing them to live in one of the world’s safest, most opportunity-rich nations.
This visa ensures loved ones benefit from the same high standards of healthcare, education, and lifestyle the UAE offers to all its residents. Available to UAE residents who meet the income and housing criteria, the Family Visa is your key to establishing deeper roots in a thriving society.
At Upzone, we guide you through every requirement and process—so your family can join you, stress-free and swiftly.
Because in the UAE, success is best when shared.
UAE Family Visa
Types of Family Visas
1-Year / 2-Year
Family Visa
- Sponsored by a UAE resident meeting minimum salary requirements
- 1-year or 2-year residence visa application / pre-approval
- Current visa cancellation (if applicable)
- Medical fitness test (for adults)
- Visa stamping in passport
- Emirates ID issuance
- Processing time: 2–3 weeks
Golden Visa
Family Sponsorship
- Sponsored by a UAE Golden Visa holder (no income restrictions)
- Visa validity aligned with main applicant’s Golden Visa (up to 10 years)
- Medical fitness test (for adults)
- Visa stamping in passport
- Emirates ID issuance
- Priority processing
- Processing time: 2–3 weeks
Parent Visa
(Special Cases)
- Sponsored by a UAE resident earning AED 20,000+ or meeting special criteria
- 1-year renewable visa application / pre-approval
- Proof of sole parental care required
- Medical fitness test (for parents)
- Visa stamping in passport
- Emirates ID issuance
- Processing time: 2–3 weeks
Documents & Eligibility
Compliance. Care. Confidence.
To sponsor family members in the UAE, certain criteria must be met—including minimum salary and valid accommodation.
Common Required Documents:
- Sponsor’s valid Emirates ID
- Sponsor’s valid residence visa
- Tenancy contract (Ejari)
- Salary certificate or Labor contract
- Marriage certificate (attested & Arabic-translated)
- Birth certificates (for children, attested & translated)
- Passport copies of dependents
- Recent photographs of all applicants
- Medical fitness certificate (for adults)
- Emirates ID application forms
- UAE health insurance
At Upzone, we handle the end-to-end documentation and compliance — so your family’s journey is smooth, legal, and fast.
Because bringing loved ones closer shouldn’t be complicated.
Step by Step Guide
Bring Your Family to the UAE
in simple 5 steps
Verify
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How can we help?
Freezone license FAQ
Here are a few of the common ones that we get, along with answers to the questions. Contact us if any of your questions are not answered here.
1. Who can I sponsor under a UAE Family Visa?
You can sponsor your spouse, children (sons up to age 25, daughters until marriage), and in some cases, parents or stepchildren if specific requirements are met.
2. What is the minimum salary requirement to sponsor a family?
Generally, a minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000 (or AED 3,000 + housing) is required to sponsor a spouse and children. Sponsoring parents requires a higher income.
3. Is a separate visa required for each family member?
Yes. Each family member will receive their own residency visa and Emirates ID.
4. Can my family members work or study in the UAE under this visa?
They can study, and adults may work if they obtain a valid UAE work permit sponsored by an employer.
5. How long does the process take?
With the proper documents, the process typically takes 2–3 weeks from application to Emirates ID issuance.
