General guide — confirm on the official site
Sponsoring your family
കുടുംബത്തെ സ്പോൺസർ ചെയ്യുന്നത്
Eligible residents can sponsor a spouse, children and, in some cases, parents.
Go to the official service Last updated: November 2026
This is general guidance. Fees and rules change — confirm on the official link and apply only there.
Who needs this?
Residents who want to bring family to the UAE.
Eligibility
- Salary of at least AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus company accommodation
- Suitable housing (tenancy contract in your name)
- Spouse, children; parents with extra conditions
Required documents
- Your passport, visa and Emirates ID
- Family members' passports and photos
- Attested marriage certificate (India MEA + UAE Embassy + MOFA)
- Attested birth certificates for children
- Salary certificate / labour contract, Ejari, health insurance
Step by step
- Attest marriage and birth certificates in India first
- Apply for entry permit via GDRFA/ICP or Amer centre
- Family enters UAE; do medical test and insurance
- Apply for residence visa stamping and Emirates ID
Fees
Roughly AED 1,500–3,000 per person in total (permit, medical, ID, insurance extra); some emirates take a refundable deposit
Processing time
About 2–4 weeks end to end
Online or in person
Online and in person
Where to go — useful links
Prices and timings are approximate and change — confirm on the official site before paying.
Responsible authority
Common mistakes
- Applying before marriage or birth certificates are attested.
- Handing documents to unlicensed agents.
Related questions
What is the minimum salary?
Generally AED 4,000 a month, or AED 3,000 plus company accommodation. Confirm on the official site.
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