What salary is needed for family visa?

Typically minimum AED 4,000 (accommodation provided) or AED 10,000+ without. Parent sponsorship requires higher thresholds.

Can investor visa holders sponsor family?

Yes. Investor visa holders meeting salary or business income criteria can sponsor dependants.

How much does dependent visa cost?

Approximately AED 3,500–6,000 per person in government and processing fees plus attestation.

Do children need separate visas?

Yes. Each child requires individual dependant residence visa and Emirates ID.

Can I sponsor my parents?

Yes subject to higher salary requirements, larger accommodation, and health insurance per GDRFA rules.

Are marriage certificates from abroad accepted?

Yes after attestation by home country authorities, UAE embassy, and MOFA UAE.

How long does family visa take?

Typically 2–3 weeks after complete documentation.

Can dependants work in UAE?

Dependant visa holders need separate work permit to work. Some categories allow part-time work with approval.

Does KPM Global Services handle attestation?

Yes. We coordinate certificate attestation and full family visa processing.

Family Visa

Dependent Visa Dubai

Sponsor your spouse, children, and parents for Dubai residence — KPM Global Services manages dependant visa eligibility, salary requirements, Ejari tenancy documentation, and GDRFA processing.

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Spouse & Children
Parent Sponsorship
Ejari Support

Family Visa Path

Guided Process

1Eligibility

2File

3Medical

4Emirates ID

Salary and tenancy rules apply

Sponsor must meet GDRFA criteria.

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Overview

Dubai dependent visa sponsorship

A dependent visa in Dubai allows UAE residents to sponsor spouse, children, and in some cases parents for residence visas linked to the primary sponsor immigration file — processed through GDRFA Dubai.

Sponsors must meet minimum salary thresholds (typically AED 4,000–10,000+ depending on relationship and accommodation), hold valid Ejari-registered tenancy, and maintain active residence visa and employment or investor status.

KPM Global Services coordinates family visa applications, attestation of marriage and birth certificates, medical tests for dependants, and Emirates ID registration for the whole family.

Who This Is For

Family visa sponsors

Employees sponsoring spouse and children after relocation
Investor visa holders bringing family to Dubai
Golden Visa holders sponsoring family members
Residents sponsoring newborn children born in UAE
Expats sponsoring parents for UAE residence
Families reuniting after primary sponsor obtains residence

How We Help

Dependent visa services

Eligibility check

Verify sponsor salary, tenancy, and relationship requirements.

Document attestation

Coordinate marriage and birth certificate attestation.

Application filing

Submit dependant visa applications via GDRFA channels.

Medical & biometrics

Schedule dependant medical tests and Emirates ID.

Parent sponsorship

Advise on parent visa salary and insurance requirements.

Renewal alignment

Synchronise family visa renewals with sponsor visa cycle.

Process

Dependent visa processing steps

1
Sponsor verification
Confirm sponsor visa, salary, and Ejari tenancy validity.
2
Document prep
Attest marriage, birth certificates, and compile application file.
3
Application filing
Submit dependant entry permit or status change to GDRFA.
4
Visa stamping
Stamp dependant residence visas in passports.
5
Medical & ID
Dependants complete medical and biometrics.
6
Emirates ID
Collect dependant Emirates ID cards.

Documents

Dependent visa documents

Sponsor passport, visa, and Emirates ID copies
Dependant passport copies and photographs
Attested marriage certificate (spouse visa)
Attested birth certificates (children visa)
Ejari-registered tenancy contract
Sponsor salary certificate or employment contract
Health insurance for dependants
Parent relationship proof for parent sponsorship

Pricing

Dependent visa cost factors

Fees apply per dependant plus attestation costs.

GDRFA dependant visa fees per family member
Medical fitness test per dependant
Emirates ID registration per person
Marriage and birth certificate attestation abroad
Health insurance premium requirements

Parent sponsorship has higher salary thresholds. KPM Global Services confirms current GDRFA rules.

Timeline

Family visa timeline

3–5 days

Filing

Dependant application submitted to GDRFA.

1–2 days

Stamping

Visas stamped after approval.

2–3 days

Medical

Dependants complete medical tests.

5–10 days

Emirates ID

ID cards issued for all dependants.

Avoid Mistakes

Dependent visa mistakes

Applying without valid Ejari tenancy linked to sponsor
Salary below minimum threshold for family sponsorship
Unattested marriage or birth certificates causing rejection
Missing health insurance before visa stamping
Sponsor visa expired during dependant application
Not updating family visas when sponsor changes employer

Why KPM

Why Choose KPM Global Services

UAE-focused advisory

Practical guidance on Dubai dependent visa processing from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.

Clear documentation

Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.

Connected services

Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.

No generic templates

Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.

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