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Salary and accommodation requirements can vary depending on whether residents are sponsoring a spouse, children or parents.
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Residents who want to sponsor family in Dubai must meet a minimum monthly salary, Gulf News reported. The requirement is Dh3,000 with accommodation or Dh4,000 without for a spouse or children. Sponsoring parents requires Dh10,000 a month, according to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).
What salary do you need to sponsor family in Dubai?
To sponsor a spouse or children, you need Dh3,000 a month plus employer-provided accommodation, or Dh4,000 a month without it. For parents, the GDRFA currently lists a minimum of Dh10,000 a month. The sponsor must also hold a valid UAE residence permit and have suitable accommodation.
Who can you sponsor on a UAE residence visa?
The UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) sets the general financial requirement. Residents can generally sponsor their spouse, unmarried daughters and sons under 25.
Children with special needs can be sponsored regardless of age, subject to applicable requirements.
Can a woman sponsor her husband or children?
The same thresholds apply to women sponsoring family members: Dh3,000 with accommodation or Dh4,000 without. A mother sponsoring her children may need additional documents, depending on her circumstances.
Firose Khan, CEO and managing partner of Arabian Business Centre, Amer, said these can include a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the father. If the parents are divorced, she may need proof of custody or guardianship.
How much salary is required to sponsor parents in Dubai?
The GDRFA currently lists a minimum monthly salary of Dh10,000 for parent sponsorship, Khan said. Sponsors must provide a salary certificate and employment contract showing the required income.
They also need a valid Ejari, and the home must have at least two bedrooms.
What documents do you need to sponsor family in Dubai?
Required documents depend on who is being sponsored and the sponsor's circumstances. Applicants may be asked to provide:
- Sponsor's passport
- Sponsor's Emirates ID
- Valid UAE residence details
- Passport of the family member being sponsored
- Recent passport photograph
- Attested marriage certificate for a spouse
- Attested birth certificate for children
- Salary certificate or employment contract
- Tenancy contract or Ejari, where applicable
- Recent water and electricity bill, where required
- Valid health insurance
- Additional immigration or identification documents, depending on nationality and circumstances
Marriage and birth certificates used to establish the family relationship may need to be attested in the country of origin and by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
What documents are required to sponsor parents in Dubai?
GDRFA Dubai lists additional paperwork for parent sponsorship:
- Copy of the parent's passport
- Salary certificate or employment contract showing the required income
- Attested tenancy contract suitable for the number of family members
- Recent bank statement
Other documents may be requested depending on the application.
Is a medical fitness test required for family sponsorship?
Sponsored family members over 18 generally need to pass an approved medical fitness examination as part of the residence process.
Where can you check the latest sponsorship rules?
UAE visa and residency rules can change, and requirements may vary by applicant. The information is for general purposes only.
Dubai residents should confirm the latest requirements with GDRFA Dubai before applying. Residents of other emirates should check with ICP UAE. The GDRFA toll-free number is 8005111, and the ICP number is 600522222.
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