About Residence Visa for Family Members

  • Employers and employees with valid UAE residence visas can now sponsor residence visas for their families.
  • The new law allows employees to sponsor their families regardless of their job titles, as long as they meet specific income criteria.
  • Employees must earn a minimum salary of AED 4,000 to be eligible for family sponsorship.
  • Alternatively, employees earning AED 3,000 along with company-provided accommodation can also sponsor their families.
    This legal update aims to enhance work-life balance for expatriate employees in the UAE.
  • It recognizes the importance of family unity and fosters a supportive environment for residents.
  • The regulation serves as an incentive for employees to relocate to the UAE and contribute to a more diverse and committed workforce.
  • The UAE’s commitment to family support and inclusivity reinforces its status as an attractive destination for professionals and families seeking growth and stability.
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Provided that all applicants must have cleared medical fitness certificates who have completed the age of 18

  • A mother can sponsor her children in special cases approved by the ICP.

  • A resident sponsor has 60 days to apply for his dependents’ residence visa after they enter the UAE under an entry permit.

  • A resident can sponsor his parents, and the residence visa will be granted on a yearly basis regardless of the duration of the sponsor’s visa

  • Medically unfit people will not be granted a residence visa.

  • Residents who are detected with dormant or inactive pulmonary tuberculosis are also considered medically fit and are granted a one-year ‘Health Fitness Certificate for Residence’ subject to treatment and follow-up by the respective health authority.

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