Residence visa for families
Expatriate residents with a valid UAE residence visa can sponsor their spouse, children, and sometimes parents to live in the UAE. The sponsor must meet specific salary requirements and provide suitable accommodation.
Varies by emirate and sponsor's status.
Typically 1-3 weeks.
Job offer
No
Language test
No
Family possible
Yes
Path to permanent residence
No
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📊Requirements — Visual Overview
Job offer
Language test
Family possible
Path to permanent residence
Funds (1)
Source-backed requirements
Phase 2 — Qualification
(1)Minimum Salary Requirement
MandatoryThe sponsoring resident must meet a minimum monthly salary threshold to sponsor family members.
Pending verification
Version History
No version history available yet.
Fee summary
Varies by emirate and sponsor's status.
Processing time
Typically 1-3 weeks.
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