A UAE family visa allows UAE residents holding a valid residence visa to sponsor their immediate family members - spouse, children, and in some cases parents — to live with them in the UAE. The sponsoring resident must meet minimum salary and accommodation requirements as set by the GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs).
• Spouse — husband or wife of the UAE resident sponsor
• Children — sons up to the age of 18 (or up to 21 if in full-time education); daughters of any age if unmarried
• Parents — subject to income thresholds and supporting documentation
• Domestic workers — household staff sponsored under the employer's residency
To sponsor family members, the UAE resident must typically satisfy the following:
• Valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID
• Minimum salary requirement (amounts vary by family member and emirate — confirmed at
consultation)
• Tenancy contract or proof of suitable accommodation
• Valid employment contract or business licence
Startup Gate manages the complete family visa process on your behalf — from eligibility check through to visa stamping and Emirates ID collection. Our team prepares your GDRFA application, coordinates all required medical fitness tests, arranges Emirates ID biometric appointments, and follows up with the authorities throughout.
• Eligibility and documentation review
• GDRFA entry permit application
• Medical fitness test coordination
• Emirates ID biometric booking and collection
• Visa stamping and status updates throughout
Visa Duration | 2 years (renewable, tied to sponsor's visa) |
Processing Authority | GDRFA — General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs |
Entry Permit | Required before visa stamping inside the UAE |
School NOC Letters | Included for children relocating with the family |
Salary Certificate | Support included for employer-based documentation |
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