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UAE Family Visa (Spouse & Children)

Sponsor your spouse and children to live with you in the UAE. We handle the entry permit, status change, medical testing, Emirates ID and visa stamping.

Processing
7-15 working days (varies by stage)
Stay
Residence, renewable
Validity
Linked to the sponsor's residence visa
Price
Price on enquiry
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Bring Your Family to the UAE

Family sponsorship is a multi-stage process and most delays come from attestation, not immigration. We check your marriage and birth certificates are correctly attested before anything is submitted, then run the entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and stamping stages for you.

What's included

  • Sponsor spouse and children on your residence visa
  • Attestation reviewed before submission
  • Medical test and Emirates ID appointments arranged
  • All stages tracked through to stamping
  • Guidance on the salary and tenancy requirements

Documents you'll need

  • Sponsor passport, residence visa and Emirates ID
  • Attested marriage certificate (for a spouse)
  • Attested birth certificates (for children)
  • Attested employment contract or salary certificate
  • Ejari / registered tenancy contract
  • Passport copies and photographs for each dependent
  • Health insurance for each dependent

Requirements can change with your nationality and current status. We confirm the exact list before anything is submitted.

Questions about the UAE Family Visa (Spouse & Children)

  • How long does the UAE Family Visa (Spouse & Children) take to process?

    7-15 working days (varies by stage). We review your documents before submission so a correctable error does not cost you the application.

  • How long can I stay on the UAE Family Visa (Spouse & Children)?

    Residence, renewable. The visa itself is valid linked to the sponsor's residence visa.

  • What documents do I need for the UAE Family Visa (Spouse & Children)?

    Sponsor passport, residence visa and Emirates ID; Attested marriage certificate (for a spouse); Attested birth certificates (for children); Attested employment contract or salary certificate; Ejari / registered tenancy contract; Passport copies and photographs for each dependent; Health insurance for each dependent.

  • How much does the UAE Family Visa (Spouse & Children) cost?

    Government fees change and the total depends on your nationality, current status and whether insurance is included, so we quote on enquiry rather than publish a figure that may not apply to you. Message us and you will get the full breakdown before you commit.

Payment plans

Pay over time, at 0% interest

Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.

  • Credit card plans from AED 1,000
  • Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
  • Terms from 3 to 12 months
See plans and fees

Find your bank’s plan

Tabby and Tamara, any amount