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UAE Government Supports Family Visa Applications
Since all seven emirates have similar family visa policies, the UAE government has been quite encouraging to residents who want to bring their families here. Applications may be reexamined, even if some professions may have limits needing special authorization.
Regulations state that AED 4,000 is the minimum salary needed to sponsor a family. The primary beneficiary of a family visa is a spouse; fathers can sponsor their children, and husbands can sponsor their wives. The minimum salary requirement increases to AED 8,000 if a wife wants to sponsor her husband. She can also sponsor her children. The minimal wage required to sponsor parents is AED 20,000.
It is necessary to provide supporting documentation if you want to sponsor just one parent. Both parents must have a visa if they are still living. A death certificate is necessary when one parent has passed away. Similarly, if someone is sponsoring their mother as a result of a divorce, they must present the divorce certificate.
It’s also acceptable to sponsor in-laws, both mother-in-law and father-in-law, provided they meet the same AED 20,000 minimum salary criteria. A copy of your passport, your photo, a labor contract, an application form, and a copy of your Emirates ID are also required, along with a tenancy contract.
Although online applications are available, it is not recommended for applicants with no prior expertise to submit themselves because mistakes could result in delays or refusal of their visa. Many people have trouble completing the online application process, which causes their applications to delay. It is advised to get help from respectable travel organizations that specialize in visa processing in order to prevent such problems.
AMER centers, immigration offices, and call centers across different emirates also provide assistance. However, well-experienced travel agencies with a strong track record in visa processing offer greater reliability. These agencies guide applicants through the process and ensure all necessary approvals are obtained.
Regal Tours, a travel agency with over 12 years of experience, has helped thousands to secure UAE family visas for parents, in-laws, and children. Consulting an expert agency minimizes the risk of application rejection and delays. If an application gets stuck, cancellation and reapplication can be time-consuming and costly.
Key documents required for a family visa include a labor contract copy, a residential tenancy agreement, and a marriage certificate for spousal sponsorship. Attested birth certificates are necessary for children. Reputable agencies also assist with document attestation, streamlining the visa process across all emirates.
Marriage and birth certificates must be attested before submission. If issued in a foreign country, they must first be authenticated by the home country’s authorities and then attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A clear passport-size photo with a white background is also required.
Once an application is approved, the next steps include a medical test and obtaining an Emirates ID. Biometric data collection for the Emirates ID is required for individuals over 18, while children under 18 are exempt from this requirement.
For a smooth and hassle-free process, seeking assistance from a well-reputed travel agency ensures proper document submission and guidance through each step of the visa application.
