{"id":83715,"date":"2024-01-21T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/?p=83715"},"modified":"2024-08-12T15:01:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T11:01:48","slug":"family-sponsorship-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/family-sponsorship-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Sponsorship UAE &#8211; Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Family sponsorship UAE policy permits expatriate residents to bring their family members to live with them in the country. The new family sponsorship policy in the UAE has specific requirements that must be fulfilled to be eligible for sponsoring family members. Discover all the essential details regarding it here.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#1\"><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#2\">Documents <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#3\"><strong>Issuing Time<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#4\"><strong>Eligibility for Women to Sponsor Family<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#5\">FAQ<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-uae-new-family-sponsorship-policy\"><strong>UAE New Family Sponsorship Policy<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-28.jpg\" alt=\"family \" class=\"wp-image-83720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-28.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-28-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p>The new policy in the UAE allows residents to invite their family members to join them in the UAE. The resident&rsquo;s parents and siblings, in addition to the resident&rsquo;s spouse&rsquo;s parents, are all allowed in the country. <\/p><p>However, the process requires a minimum monthly salary and specific supporting documents to be met. <strong><em>Below are some insights on the new family sponsorship rules of the UAE.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All newcomers above 18 years old are required to get a medical check and pass a fitness test. The test is done at specific medical centres under the umbrella of the Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> The sponsor should have a minimum salary of AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 plus accommodation.<br>Family members who are 18 years or older must undergo and pass medical fitness tests at approved health centers in the UAE.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mothers can sponsor their children if the Federal Authority for Identity &amp; Citizenship and Customs &amp; Port Security approve them.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/living-in-abu-dhabi\/\" target=\"_blank\">Abu Dhabi<\/a>, a woman can sponsor her husband and children if approved by the authorities. Provided she meets the necessary financial and visa requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In specific cases, the minimum salary requirement may vary, such as in Dubai. A woman can sponsor her family if her monthly salary is at least <strong>AED 4,000<\/strong> in Dubai<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The new policy has significantly reduced the minimum salary required to sponsor family members. <br><br>Allowing residents with lower salaries to sponsor their families. This change reflects the UAE&rsquo;s commitment to supporting its expatriate community and creating a more inclusive environment for families.<\/li>\n<\/ul><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Start your family&rsquo;s UAE adventure! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/family-visa-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click<\/a> to Know More About UAE Family Visa <\/em><\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-22.jpg\" alt=\"visa application \" class=\"wp-image-83721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-22-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"><p class=\"extendedwopts-md-center has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a28c8f5c9e5764a895de2e2b2bfdc6c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/en\/explore-dubai\/family-friendly\/family-friendly\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Discover the Best Places to Live in Dubai For Families<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"1\"><strong>Requirements for Family Sponsorship UAE<\/strong><\/h2><p>To sponsor your family in the UAE, you need to have a valid residence permit or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/how-to-get-residence-visa-in-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\">visa <\/a>and meet specific financial criteria. The type of profession is no longer a condition for an expatriate worker to be able to sponsor his family visas. While you can learn more about the requirements from official sources such as the UAE Government Official Portal, through the <a href=\"https:\/\/u.ae\/en\/information-and-services\/visa-and-emirates-id\/residence-visas\/residence-visa-for-family-members\/sponsorship-requirements#:~:text=Expatriate%20residents%20can%20sponsor%20their,or%20AED%203%2C000%20plus%20accommodation.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sponsorship requirements<\/a> section.&nbsp;Here are some UAE family sponsorship information and the key points to consider:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Residence Visa<\/strong><\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To sponsor your family, you need to have a residence visa in the UAE. Work visa sponsored by your employer or a self-sponsored visa like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/uae-green-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Green Visa<\/a>, Investor Visa, or Golden Visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Financial Criteria<\/strong>:<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The sponsor must have a minimum salary of <strong>AED 4,000<\/strong> or<strong> AED 3,000 <\/strong>plus accommodation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Family Size<\/strong>:<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The new policy allows residents to sponsor a wider range of family members, including parents and spouses&rsquo; parents without a job, subject to specific financial criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Accommodation<\/strong>:<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sponsors must have suitable housing, such as a property with at least two bedrooms, to start the family visa application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"2\"><strong>Documents required for Sponsoring Your Wife and Children<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/6-22.jpg\" alt=\"visa requirement\n\" class=\"wp-image-83722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/6-22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/6-22-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p>Expats in the UAE have the right to bring their families to live with them as long as they match the criteria. If males are legal residents of the UAE and match the financial criteria, they need the following documents to sponsor their families:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family sponsorship application. Which can be submitted online or in person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport copies of the wife and children.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photos of the wife and children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A medical clearance certificate for any invitee above 18 years old.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of the husband&rsquo;s job contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salary certificate from the employer indicating the husband&rsquo;s monthly salary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-insights-on-children-and-wives-sponsoring\"><strong>Insights on Children and Wives Sponsoring<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/7-19.jpg\" alt=\"visa applications\" class=\"wp-image-83724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/7-19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/7-19-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p>The process of sponsoring family members in the UAE is easy now with the new UAE family sponsorship program. Below are some insights regarding the sponsorship of the family members:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Second Wife<\/strong>:<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Second-wife sponsorship is possible if it meets the conditions of ICP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Daughters<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A father can apply for a sponsorship for his daughter as long as she approves it. No age restrictions for female applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Sons<\/strong>:<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The age of sons must be under 25 years old. Unless the son is disabled, there will be no age restraints applied to him.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Newborn babies<\/strong>:<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The caregiver has to issue a residence visa for babies born in the UAE. The visa must be applied for within 120 days after birth, or they will face delay penalties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Stepchildren<\/strong>:<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expats can sponsor their stepchildren, but they are required to have both:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly deposit to the child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Written consent from the child&rsquo;s father.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"3\"><strong>Time Needed to Issue a Family Visa&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><p>Applying the soonest a person gets in the UAE is essential due to possible delays, additional requirements, and processing times. Visa renewals that are either not renewed or filed late may incur fees.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Renewal of a Residence<\/strong> Visa: 30 days before it expires.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family member<\/strong>: from the entrance gate, the sponsor has 60 days to initiate the visa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Newborn<\/strong>: within 120 days of the baby&rsquo;s birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"4\"><strong>Eligibility for Women to Sponsor Family<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-26.jpg\" alt=\"government services\n\" class=\"wp-image-83723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-26-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p>In the past, Women needed to occupy a profession in the medical field, teaching, engineering, and restricted careers.<br><br>In addition to a minimum monthly income of around <strong>AED 10,000<\/strong> or <strong>AED 8,000<\/strong> plus housing. <br><br><strong>The following are examples of situations in which the minimum wage criterion could change:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the lady passes the particular financial and visa requirements, she may sponsor her husband and children to live in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women must possess a valid work visa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum monthly salary of <strong>&#1616;AED 5,000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dubai family sponsorship regulations in Dubai defer a bit if her monthly salary is at least<strong> AED 4,000<\/strong>, After the approval of the immigration authority.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"5\">&nbsp;<strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711631727970\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the maximum number of family members that can be sponsored in the UAE?<\/strong><br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sponsoring parents need a minimum income of <strong>AED 10,000<\/strong> per month to sponsor a maximum of five people. Up to six people may be brought in by the sponsor if their monthly salary exceeds <strong>AED 15,000<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711631735490\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What happens if the sponsor fails to apply for the residence visa of family members within the given time limit<\/strong>?<br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some consequences may occur when a sponsor fails to apply for a renewal of the residence visa of family members. Some general potential consequences include:<br><\/p><li><strong><span style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"tadv-color\">Penalties<\/span><\/strong>: Fines or restrictions on future visa applications may be applied in case of a delay in the renewal.<\/li><br><li><span style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"tadv-color\"><strong>Visa Expiration<\/strong>:<\/span> Unrenewed visas result in the expiration of the visa, eventually forcing the family member to leave the UAE.<\/li><br><li><strong><span style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"tadv-color\">Legal Issues<\/span><\/strong>: Failure to apply for the residence visa within the specified time frame may lead to legal issues, potentially affecting the sponsor&rsquo;s residency status and future visa applications.<\/li> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711631830284\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long does it take to do the medical test for the family sponsorship application?<\/strong><br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As per the ICP, It takes 40 minutes to complete the medical test. And 1-2 working days to issue the report with the results of the tests.&nbsp;<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711631860446\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What immigration can a UAE national offer for family sponsorship in Dubai?<\/strong><br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The nationals in UAE can grant their family members with foreign passports a 5 years residency visa.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div><p>Finally, more family members are eligible to be sponsored, thanks to the new UAE sponsorship policy. A wider variety of family members may now join expat residents in the UAE with some financial and visa criteria in place. <\/p><p>The United Arab Emirates is demonstrating its dedication to its expatriate population and its desire to foster a more welcoming atmosphere for families with this new policy. Stay tuned with all UAE-related topics on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.ae\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Property Finder blog<\/a>.<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Family sponsorship UAE policy permits expatriate residents to bring their family members to live with them in the country. The new family sponsorship policy in the UAE has specific requirements that must be fulfilled to be eligible for sponsoring family members. 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